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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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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, August 11, 1942 to December 30, 1946
Date
1942-08-11 to 1946-12-30
Archival Collection
Description
Bound volume of Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, August 11, 1942 to December 30, 1946
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Photograph of Virginia City, Nevada, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1910
Archival Collection
Description
Virginia City, Nevada.
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Alexander's Hotel, menu, December 15, 1884
Date
1884-12-15
Archival Collection
Description
Restaurant: Alexander's Hotel Location: Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Café Savarin, menu, April 15, 1892
Date
1892-04-15
Archival Collection
Description
Menu insert: Wine lists; Spirits Lists; Beer lists Restaurant: Café Savarin Location: New York, New York, United States
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Slide of the Virginia City historic marker, Virginia City, Nevada, circa 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of a historic marker for tourists to take a picture with. The sign has "Virginia City-Queen of the Comstock" inscribed on it with details about the Comstock Lode, which was "the largest body of precious metals ever discovered on Earth."
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Re-enactment of the land auction of 1905; includes Lt. Governor Myron Leavitt, U.S. Senator Howard Cannon, Governor Robert List, John Cahlan, Las Vegas Mayor William Briare, City Commissioner Ron Lurie, City Commissioner Al Levy, City Commissioner Paul Christensen, Jubilee King Merle Frehner, and Jubilee Queen Evelyn McDonald, 1980 May 15
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Archival Collection
Florence Lee Jones Cahlan Photographs
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Collection Number: PH-00045
Collection Name: Florence Lee Jones Cahlan Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Collection Name: Florence Lee Jones Cahlan Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Archival Component
Photograph of a parade procession for Howard Hughes, New York, July 15, 1938
Date
1938-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes' wide grin diffuses the lanky Texan's features during a lighter phase of the day's ceremonies. Credit Line (ACME) 7/15/38."
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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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Photograph of book displays at the Boulder City Library, Boulder City, Nevada, November 10, 1950
Date
1950-11-10
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of two books displays ("Old Friends" and "New Friends")at the Boulder City Library. The library was then housed in the basement of the city's municipal building.
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