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Photograph of Boulder City Elementary School, Boulder City, Nevada, October 5, 1932
Date
1932-10-05
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the first eighth grade class of Boulder City Elementary School, currently the home of City Hall, located at 401 California Avenue in Boulder City. The principal of the school, Miss Leila Tilley, is visible in the back of the classroom behind the students.
Image
City of Las Vegas building codes, notices, correspondence
Date
1956 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
City of Las Vegas building codes, notices, correspondence
Text
Photograph of Howard Hughes and crowds at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 14, 1938
Date
1938-07-14
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of Howard Hughes and his crew being surrounded by crowds as they exit the Lockheed 14 aircraft after finishing the Around the World flight at Floyd Bennett Airfield in New York. "Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: A scene at Floyd Bennett Field as Howard Hughes and his crew landed after completing a round the world flight. 7-14-38 (Press Association)."
Image
Photograph of Howard Hughes and crowds at Floyd Bennett Airfield, New York, July 14, 1938
Date
1938-07-14
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of Howard Hughes and his crew being surrounded by crowds as they exit the Lockheed 14 aircraft after finishing the Around the World flight at Floyd Bennett Airfield in New York. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Hughes reception at Floyd Bennett Field 7/14/38 (Press Association"
Image
Postcard of City Hall, Ely, Nevada, 1909
Date
1909
Archival Collection
Description
A picture postcard of the City Hall in Ely with a letter is written on the back.
Image
Slide of the construction phase of Hoover Dam, December 15, 1933
Date
1933-12-15
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of the construction phase of Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Transcript of interview with Myrtle Banks by George Williams, March 15, 1981
Date
1981-03-15
Archival Collection
Description
George Williams interviews Myrtle Banks (b. 1923) in her home while Lucille Bell is also present and occasionally provides additional commentary. They discuss African American history in Nevada, specifically in the context of job opportunities, relationships with whites, and the social and political changes that took place over time. Banks also discusses the riots of the 1960s, changes in crime rates and their effect on perception of safety, constructional increases and population growth, shopping and price changes on various products, and how gambling and entertainment defined Las Vegas.
Text
City of Las Vegas, City Hall Expansion Building, 1990 November
Level of Description
File
Scope and Contents
This set includes drawings prepared by City of Las Vegas (architect), and L. R. Nelson Consulting Engineers (engineer).
Archival Collection
Kenneth H. Childers Architectural Drawings
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Collection Number: MS-00851
Collection Name: Kenneth H. Childers Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 029
Collection Name: Kenneth H. Childers Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 029
Archival Component