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Photograph of historical marker unveiling, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 15, 1980
Date
1980-05-15
Archival Collection
Description
The unveiling of the first depot location historical marker in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) of the City of Las Vegas. From left to right: Ed Kennefick, UPRR president; Frank Scott, owner Union Plaza Hotel; Howard Cannon (in derby), U.S. Senator from Nevada; Mayor Bill Briare.
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Photograph of Wilbur and Toni Clark at a formal dinner at the Hotel Astor in New York City, 1958
Date
1958
Archival Collection
Description
Wilbur Clark (round table in tux, facing camera) and his wife Toni (next to priest, far right) at a formal dinner at the Hotel Astor in New York City, 1958. (Credit: Bill Mark, Park Sheraton Hotel, New York City)
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Transcript of interview with Ed Collins by Steve Smith, March 15, 1981.
Date
1981-03-15
Archival Collection
Description
On March 15, 1981, Steven L. Smith interviewed Edward A. Collins (born on March 16th, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois), at the Dunes Hotel and Country Club. Collins relocated to Nevada in 1955. The interview covers gender equality in the field of culinary arts in Las Vegas. Collins describes the changes he saw take place in culinary over the years. He also discusses Bugsy Siegel’s impact and influence on the emergence of big shows in the hotels on the Strip. Among other jobs, Collins worked as a captain in a showroom at the Frontier Hotel. He discusses Las Vegas before and after Howard Hughes and Bob Maheu appeared on the scene.
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Aerial photograph of Boulder City (Nev.), 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Boulder City, Nevada.
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Conceptual sketch of Casino Phase 1 Expansion inside the Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey: photographic print
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
From the Showboat Atlantic City Photograph Collection (PH-00329).
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Photograph of water seeping into restored pit and dwellings of Lost City, Nevada, 1939
Date
1939
Archival Collection
Description
Pithouse in the Lost City restorations undermined by rising Lake Mead water.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "(1939) Seeping water from rising Lake Mead undermines pit and dwellings."
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Man helping to renovate an old barracks in Boulder City, 1953
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00022
Collection Name: Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 03
Collection Name: Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 03
Archival Component
Boulder City Chamber of Commerce at the Boulder City Airport, 1947
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00022
Collection Name: Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 03
Collection Name: Virginia "Teddy" Fenton Photograph Collection on the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 03
Archival Component
Sands Motel flag mounted, marquee and wall mounted signs, Boulder City, Nevada: photographic print
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
Exterior view of the Sands Motel in Boulder City, NV during the day.
400-498 Avenue B, Boulder City, NV 89005
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Photograph of women inside Elton Garrett's history room, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1981
Date
1981
Archival Collection
Description
From left to right, Ida Browder Kelley, Madelaine Garrett, and Virginia "Teddy" Fenton in Elton Garrett's history room located in Boulder City, Nevada.
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