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Slide of aerial view of University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, circa 1972-1975

Date

1972 to 1975

Description

Aerial view, looking west, of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. The photo shows the entire campus from Tonopah residence hall on the south to the Judy Bayley Theater on the north and Frazier Hall on the east to the EPA buildings on the west. Intersection of Maryland Parkway and Harmon Ave. is seen in the foreground.

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Photograph of a street scene in Goldfield, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

Photograph of a street scene in Goldfield, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920

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Claudine Williams Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00351

Abstract

The Claudine Williams Photograph Collection (approximately 2007-2009) consists of nine optical disks containing ninety-eight digital surrogate images dating between 1940 and 2000. The images primarily portray Claudine Williams in publicity images for various hotel and casinos Williams and her husband owned alongside prominent individuals, including Dean Martin, Hillary and Bill Clinton, and Robert Reich. Other images depict Williams in her youth and with her family members. Additional materials include images of Williams’ business cards, articles in various Las Vegas and Nevada magazines and newspapers on Williams, and images of properties Williams operated.

Archival Collection

"Talking Stories: A Panel of the City of Las Vegas AAPI Committee" panel discussion

Identifier

OH-03902

Abstract

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Day panel discussion, "Talking Stories: A Panel of the City of Las Vegas AAPI Committee," features six panelists and was moderated by Allycia B. Murphy, Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney, Criminal Division. Panelists include Cynthia Leung, Chief Judge for Las Vegas Municipal Court; Jennifer Rabanes, Recreation Coordinator at Centennial Hills Active Adult Center; Patricia Cabrera, Enterprise Records Officer, City Clerk's office; Joey Boquecosa, Equipment Operator, Public Works Department; Natasha Shahani, Senior Public Information Officer; and Gai Phanalasy, Multimedia Production Specialist. The panel was held at Las Vegas City Hall on May 11, 2023, following Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman's declaration of May 11, 2023, as "Asian American and Pacific Islander Day." Anticipating the proclamation, the City's AAPI employees formed the City of Las Vegas AAPI Committee to organize the City's first AAPI Appreciation Day at City Hall. The Committee invited several local AAPI performers, organizations, and social, cultural, and advocacy groups to celebrate, honor, and recognize the City's AAPI employees across all departments.

Archival Collection

Photograph of an unidentified float in the Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas, (Nev.), circa 1948

Date

1948 to 1949

Description

Women in costume pose on an unidentified float as crowds gather and watch during the Helldorado Parade . The float drives down Fremont Street and passes the Westerner Gambling Hall in 1948 or 1949. Site Name: Westerner Gambling Hall and Saloon (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 23 Fremont Street

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Film transparency of the entrance to the Last Frontier Village at dusk (Las Vegas), circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Night view of the front entrance to the Last Frontier Village. The Golden Slipper Gambling Hall is seen in the foreground. The gambling hall was named the Golden Slipper prior to its being named the Silver Slipper.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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