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Richard B. Taylor Papers

Identifier

MS-00341

Abstract

The Richard B. Taylor Papers (1920-1993) document Richard Taylor's career and interests as a longtime Las Vegas, Nevada businessman and local historian, including his work as an executive at the Hacienda Hotel and Casino. The materials also include maps, development plans, and local publications for the Nevada communities of Laughlin and Mount Charleston, as well as publicity and promotional materials for these projects. As an amateur historian, Taylor also collected information on Las Vegas, Laughlin, and Mount Charleston.

Archival Collection

Alice Key Papers

Identifier

MS-00095

Abstract

The Alice Key Papers (1936-2004) consist of documents detailing Alice Key’s life and work in the African American community, historic preservation, and labor relations in Las Vegas, Nevada. Included in the collection are awards and certificates documenting Key’s achievements, invitations and programs to events, political and civic correspondence, and magazine and newspaper articles both about Key and written by her. The collection also contains photographs.

Archival Collection

Correspondence, Levi Syphus to Hon. Thomas Toland

Date

1925-03-03

Archival Collection

Description

This folder is from the "Correspondence" file of the Sadie and Hampton George Papers (MS-00434)

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Deed for nine specific parcels of land, Las Vegas Land and Water Company to the Las Vegas Valley Water District, Audit No. 5350, June 1, 1954

Date

1954-06-01

Archival Collection

Description

Deed of the land sold to the Las Vegas Valley Water District from the Las Vegas Land and Water Company, except for the water right reserved in Helen Stewart's deed. Notarized by Louis Scholnick in Douglas County, Nebraska on June 3, 1954.

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Letter including map from James M. Montgomery (Pasadena) to Thomas A. Campbell (Las Vegas), April 13, 1954

Date

1954-04-13

Archival Collection

Description

Mr. Montgomery outlines locations and costs of drilling additional wells and work to existing well. to meet community water supply needs. A hand drawn map of the Las Vegas Land and Water Company well field is included.

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