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Slide of several officials signing the contract to construct Hoover Dam, April 18, 1931
Date
1931-04-18
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of officials from the Six Companies of San Francisco and the Bureau of Reclamation, as well as some local individuals, signing the contract to construct Hoover Dam (note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947). Dr. Elwood Mead is signing the contract. Seated next to him is Henry J. Kaiser. Also identified in the photograph (in no particular order) are W.R. Armstrong, Walker Young, R.F. Walter, and Louis Crampton.
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Photograph of Clark County High School students and staff, Las Vegas, 1912
Date
1912
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of students, teachers, and the principal of Clark County High School taking a school picture. Back row (left to right): Reynolds Robbins, Harry Gentry, Florence Bishop, Miss Lester (teacher), Wanda Ball, Leon Ronnow, Joe Coughlin, Herbert Squires, Vernon Delameter. Front row (left to right): Leland Ronnow, Clara Kiernan, Martha Kramer, Zatta McDonald, Olive Lake, Helene Reed, Louella Wengert, and Harry Overman (Principal).
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Photograph of the signing of the Six Companies contract, Las Vegas, April 1931
Date
1931-04
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of officials from the Six Companies of San Francisco and the Bureau of Reclamation, as well as some local individuals, signing the contract to construct Hoover Dam (note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947). Henry J. Kaiser is seated, signing the contract. Standing at the second spot from the left is Al Cahlan, Las Vegas Review Journal Managing Editor. Standing at the far right is Charles P. "Pop" Squires. Also identified in the photograph (in no particular order) are W.R. Armstrong, Walker J. Young (Bureau of Reclamation Engineer), R.F. Walter, and Louis Crampton.
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Postcard of the Grant party at mines in Virginia City, Nevada, October 28, 1879
Date
1879-10-28
Archival Collection
Description
A postcard of the Grant Party at the mines in Virginia City, Nevada October 28, 1879. The people in the photo are identified on the postcard as: Mr. J.W. Mackay, Mrs. M.G. Gillette, Mr. U.S. Grant Jr., Mrs. U.S. Grant, General U.S. Grant, S. Yamada, Mrs. J.G. Fair, Governor J.H. Kinkead, and Colonel J.G. Fair. The postcard is stamped July 1, 1930 in Carson City, Nevada. The postcard's inscription reads, "Hello Pals, saw Mary and Glenn yesterday, they both are fine. Hope you are both well and doing a big business. Regards to family, Busher." It was addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Stocker Las Vegas, Nevada Northern Hotel.
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Photograph of women at a luncheon for the Wednesday Pan Club, Las Vegas, circa 1930s to 1940s
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photograph: "Mother-Daughter Luncheon of the Wednesday Pan Club in Las Vegas, Nevada Seated: 1. Mrs. Julian Moore, nee Frances McNamee 2. Mrs. Doris Ham 3. Mrs. C. W. Pierce, nee Carol Williams 4. Mrs. Jerry (Georgia) Woodbury 5. Mrs. Clinton Campbell, nee Alice Doherty 6. Mrs. Howard Jones, nee Margie Martin. Standing: 1. Mrs. Leo (Frances) McNamee 2. Mrs. Fred (Patience) Hesse 3. Mrs. Hazel Williams 4. Mrs. Clare (Lola) Woodbury 5. Mrs. C. C. (Florence) Boyer 6. Mrs. Arden (Helen) Lewis."
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Photograph of Squires family and friends at the 60th wedding anniversary at the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, August 21, 1949
Date
1949-08-21
Archival Collection
Description
A group picture taken at the Squires' 60th wedding anniversary party. Identification given with photograph (from left to right): John Doherty, Betty Lou Doherty, C. C. Boyer, Clinton Campbell, Herbert Squires, Florence Squires, Alice Doherty Campbell, Helen Squires, Florence Squires, Alice Doherty Campbell, Helen Squires, Florence Squires Boyer, Delphine Squires, Charles P. Squires, Genevieve Doherty, Charles S. Doherty holding Charla Sue Doherty. Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of John Gilbert and Ina Claire, Las Vegas, May 05, 1929
Date
1929-05-05
Archival Collection
Description
Film stars John Gilbert and Ina Claire signing a marriage license after they were wedded in Las Vegas, Nevada May 5, 1929. The man on the left, dressed in glasses and a tie, is A. E. Cahlan, editor of the Las Vegas Evening Review Journal. Charles P. "Pop" Squires, editor of the Las Vegas Age, is in background between the newlyweds. (See newspaper citations behind the photo.)
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Film transparencies of students at Clark County High School, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s
Date
1915 to 1930
Archival Collection
Description
Identification given with page: "A class photo page from the Clark County High School in Las Vegas, Nevada Ca. early 1900s. Top row left to right: E. Siebert (class advisor), L. Malone (class secretary), J. Sandy (class president), and N. A. Whiteneck. Second row left to right: R. Oppedyk, W. Ran, A. Sandy, G. Bremner, H. Browning, F. Whiteneck, and D. Williams. Third row from left to right: J. Loflin, M. Davis, K. Bunker, L. Whitehead, B. Bunker, R. Stewart, and F. Goodwin. Bottom row left to right: D. Howell, C. McDonald, J. Walsh, B. Rhoads, E. Davis, and E. Lake. This image is from the fourth Squires photo album page 29 image 1."
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Film transparency of people at an observation point for Hoover Dam, September 19, 1931
Date
1931 to 1936
Archival Collection
Description
Description provided with image: "Minnie "Ma" Kennedy and Guy Edward "Whataman" Hudson's wedding at Observation Point, overlooking the Hoover Dam site, near Boulder City, Nevada Sept. 19, 1931. L-R: (far left) Ryland G. Taylor, one of Hudson's attorneys; Justice of the Peace Frank M. Ryan; Hudson, holding the license; Ma Kennedy; Mrs. Ryland G. Taylor (dark flowered dress); District Attorney Harley A. Harmon (hat in hand); Mrs. C. P. Squires (hat with feather); Mrs. E. W. Cragin; a reporter; P. L. Lacy, proprietor of Railroad pass store; G. E. "Bud" Bodell, police chief of Boulder City (extreme right). Tall man in very back is Mayor E. W. Cragin of Las Vegas."
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Photograph of wives and friends of North Las Vegas Police Officers, North Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2, 1976
Date
1976-02-02
Archival Collection
Description
Wives and friends of North Las Vegas Police Officers, as well as concerned citizens, man picket lines in front of North Las Vegas City Hall in support of ten fired policemen and the Police Officers Association in North Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2, 1976. The demands were for increased wages and benefits. Pictured L-R: Debbie Dean, Sabine Young, JoAnn [Froncoso?], Birdie Rutherford, Judy Berkowitz
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