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Photograph of Howard Hughes and his crew at a parade, New York, July 15, 1938

Date

1938-07-15

Description

Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Gen. view parade: As globe fliers braved Broadway blizzard, New York. Although they didn't encounter a single snowflake on their roaring dash across Siberia, Howard Hughes and his four-man crew met a regular blizzard (of Broadway ticker tape) today as New York paid them homage as only New York know how. This is a view of the scene as the triumphal procession proceeded from the Battery to City Call. In the car are (left to right) Grover Whalen, President of the New York World's Fair, Howard Hughes and Al Lodwick, his press representative. (w) 7-15-38.30."

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Transcript of interview with Fermin De Leon by Generoso E. Sayon, March 15, 1981

Date

1981-03-15

Description

On March 15, 1981, Generoso E. Sayon interviewed his adoptive father, Fermin De Leon (born July 8, 1899 in the Philippines) at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the Filipino experience in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the 1950s. During this interview, De Leon discusses being a veteran, who served in World War II. De Leon also recalls that most of the Filipinos living in Las Vegas worked as kitchen help in the hotels on the Strip.

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Postcard of the Museum of Memories, Virginia City (Nev.), January 3, 1938

Date

1938-01-03

Description

Museum of Memories Virginia City, Nevada. Inscription says: "Read the "Drama of Comstock". 15 cents a copy."

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 15, 1995

Date

1995-05-15

Description

Includes meeting agenda, minutes, and emails. CSUN Session 25 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Photograph of Carson City Mint interior, Carson City, Nevada, circa 1941 - mid 1900s

Date

1941 to 1969

Description

A coin press from Carson City Mint on exhibit at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, Nevada.

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