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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) College of Human Performance and Development 33rd commencement program
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Archival Collection
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Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).
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Photograph of John Quincy Lisle at the edge of his reservoir, Las Vegas, circa 1930
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Archival Collection
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Lisle stands at the edge of the reservoir fed by an artesian well on his homestead.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "John Quincy "Jack" Lisle at the edge of the reservoir on his homestead in the Las Vegas Valley, about 1930. The reservoir is located not far from the present intersection of Twain and Eastern streets and was one of the best artesian wells in the Las Vegas Valley. At the time it was necessary to make a winding road off the Boulder Highway to reach the homestead. Most people thought that Lisle was absolutely insane to locate a homestead in such a desolate place, but Lisle, and amateur geologist, staked his claim there because he figured that water would be abundant because the land was near the Flamingo Wash. At one time Lisle raised 40 acres of alfalfa on the property."
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Mounted photographs of William McGruff and Old Man Mason near an artesian well, and William McGruff and his peach trees, Las Vegas, circa 1915
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Archival Collection
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William McGuff (right) and Old Man Mason (left) near an artesian well at the McGruff Ranch. Old Man Mason who brought the first automobile to town. Two photographic prints mounted on one piece of cardboard. It was verified that Paradise Road and Sur Este Avenue are in Las Vegas.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from cardboard mount (below first photo): "William McGruff Ranch. Man in dark clothes is 'Old Man Mason' who brought first auto to town."; Transcribed from second photo: "Mr. McGruff & his peach trees." and "Paradise Rd. on Sur Este Ave."
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Chart of Las Vegas water consumption in 1940, circa 1941
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Archival Collection
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1940 Las Vegas water consumption by month.
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Chart of Las Vegas water consumption in 1941, circa 1942
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Archival Collection
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1941 Las Vegas water consumption by month.
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Photograph of Peter Lawford performing at the Copa Room in the Sands Hotel with several celebrities in the audience, Las Vegas, circa 1960
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Archival Collection
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Peter Lawford performing at the Copa Room in the Sands Hotel in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Seated near the stage are several celebrities, including Sammy Davis, Jr., Milton Berle, Marilyn Monroe, Eddie Fisher, Elizabeth Taylor, Dean Martin, and his wife, Jeanne Martin.
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Rex Bell Jr. riding on a hobby horse at Walking Box Ranch, Nevada: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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Bell Family Scrapbook scanning, Set 4, proofed 11.04.2010 Rex Anthony Bell, Jr (Toni Larbow Beldam) at age 3 dressed in western cowboy outfit on a hobby horse that Tom Mix gave him. Location unknown
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Photograph of Peter Lawford onstage at the Copa Room in the Sands Hotel with several celebrities in the audience, Las Vegas, circa 1960
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Archival Collection
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Peter Lawford performing at the Copa Room in the Sands Hotel in the late 1950s to early 1960s. Seated near the stage are several celebrities, including Sammy Davis, Jr., Milton Berle, Marilyn Monroe, Eddie Fisher, Elizabeth Taylor, Dean Martin, and his wife, Jeanne Martin.
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