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Photograph of Jean Ford with an unidentified member of the Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1984-1985
Date
1984 to 1985
Archival Collection
Description
An unidentified woman with Nevada politician Jean Ford (at right) before leaving with the Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs to tour the state of Nevada to testify on child abuse prevention legislation. They are standing by a car in a parking lot in front of an apartment building; part of the Las Vegas Hilton hotel can be seen in the background.
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Photograph of Las Vegas Valley Water District officals, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1970
Date
1970
Archival Collection
Description
Las Vegas Valley Water District officials. Standing from left to right is Maurice Gedance, Harvey Luce, George Ullom, Leonard Fayle, and William Renshaw.
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Photograph of performers preparing backstage for the Folies Bergere, Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 1986
Date
1986-08
Archival Collection
Description
Performers preparing backstage for the Folies Bergere show at the Tropicana Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. The tallest showgirl in Las Vegas, Sonja Lubbers (6 feet, 2.5 inches), is adjusting the tie of the show's shortest boy dancer, Bo Ramos, who is standing on a chair. Shelves with hats, headdresses and shoes are seen behind them.
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Photograph of leaders of North Las Vegas Chapter #9 International Footprinters Association, North Las Vegas, Nevada, July 15, 1975
Date
1975-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
Leaders of North Las Vegas Chapter #9 International Footprinters Association, North Las Vegas, Nevada, July 15, 1975. Second from left is Municipal Judge Ray Daines.
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Film transparency of "Big Bertha" near Boulder City, Nevada, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of "Big Bertha," the Six Companies, Inc. motor transport used to haul workmen between Boulder City and Hoover Dam. This double-decker truck could haul 154 men. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of Sergeant Clyatt, in his bake shop at the landing on the Arizona River near Ragtown near Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Sergeant Clyatt, in his bake shop at the landing on the Arizona River near Ragtown near Boulder City, Nevada. He established a relief station there and served bread and coffee to families left homeless after a brush fire at the river. Photo was taken circa 1930s. (NOTE: Photos of Elton Garrett, family, and friends transferred to B.C. - D. McBride collection)
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Photograph of men posing at the North Las Vegas Library construction site, May 19, 1966
Date
1905-05-19
Archival Collection
Description
From left to right: a picture of the North Las Vegas Library construction with Mayor William Taylor, Councilmen Bud Cleland and Jack Petitti, City Manager Clay Lynch, and North Las Vegas Building Inspector Roland Tate.
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Photograph of Gary Meyer and Mary Kincaid, North Las Vegas, March 2, 1983
Date
1983-03-02
Archival Collection
Description
Gary Meyer, Principal of Faith Lutheran High School, and Mary Kincaid, Chairman of the School board, standing in front of the Faith Lutheran High School in North Las Vegas, Nevada. They are "kicking off" ticket sales for a benefit performance for the school. Individual creators credit goes to Ken Bouton.
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Film transparency of the basketball team for Clark County High School, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the boys basketball team for Clark County High School playing a game of basketball, per the handwritten description above the image. Note: Image is from a family photo album that was loaned to UNLV Libraries Special Collections and returned to the family on July 17, 1984.
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Photograph of Ray Daines taking an oath of office before Mayor Gene Echols and Bud Cleland, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1976
Date
1974 to 1978
Archival Collection
Description
Ray Daines (center) takes oath of office before Mayor Gene Echols (right) At left is Bud Cleland, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1976.
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