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Photograph of children gathered by an artesian well near Tule Springs, circa 1938

Date

1938 (year approximate)

Description

(left to right) Celia Rivero, Johnny Weber and Alfonso Rivero gathered by a well near Tule Springs with Margarita Rivero and Maria Weber looking on.

Transcribed Notes: 'Attached sheet: Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Nevadan, 'Help Us Write History,' February 7, 1982 -- Source: Celia Munney, 870-0713, 6301 Garwood. Born 1926. l-r: 1. Celia Rivero, 2. Johnny Weber, 3. Alfonso Rivero, cousin, 4. Margarita Rivero, mother. Died 1974, 5. Maria (Chuey) Weber, aunt. Deceased. ca. 1938. Picture taken near Tule Springs. Had restaurant, Frank's Cafe, on First St. near Fremont (pres. parking for California Club). Frank Rivero had 3 restaurants: 1 behind present Mint; 2nd near Home Lumber site; and this one. Frank died in 1948. Had Mexican and American food. Made lunches for Boulder Dam crews. Has pictures and made appointment to see her 2-17-82, 3:30 pm. Elko Rooms next to Frank's Restaurant owned by an aunt you came to LV in 1917.'

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Set of photographs including Reverend Coleman's anniversary, Elder Hall, and Bob Bailey

Date

1964

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: VIII-8 Rev. Coleman's Ann[iversary] '64, Elder Hall's, Bob Bailey's Frant.

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Photograph of the Crystal Palace Gambling Hall/Hotel marquee in Laughlin, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

The Crystal Palace Gambling Hall/Hotel marquee in Laughlin, Nevada, 1986. A signs for the Pioneer, Edgewater, and Regency Casinos are visible in the background.

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Photograph of the Lockheed 14 aircraft in a hangar in New York, New York, July 9, 1938

Date

1938-07-09

Description

The black and white view of the Lockheed 14 aircraft in a hangar in New York, New York. Typed on a piece of paper attached to the image: "Readying Hughes' plane for Paris flight-- Mechanics hastened to put Howard Hughes's Lockheed 14 monoplane in shape for a flight from Floyd Bennett Airport herem to Paris. Motor trouble forced postponement and helpers were working under injunction to have the ship ready for a takeoff, July 9, "at the earliest possible moment." Photo shows: Mechanics working on the plane inside the hangar at Floyd Bennett Field. Credit Line (ACME) 7/9/1938."

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Basin-Plateau Aboriginal Sociopolitical Groups by Julian H. Steward, 1938

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Archaeo-Nevada Society Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00728
Collection Name: Archaeo-Nevada Society Records
Box/Folder: Box 13

Archival Component

Photograph of a crowd surrounding the Lockheed 14 aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield, France, July 1938

Date

1938-07

Description

The black and white view of a crowd of people surrounding the Lockheed 14 aircraft at the Le Bourget Airfield in France. Text printed on accompanying strip of paper: "Howard Hughes' Lockheed surrounded by a great crowd at Le Bourget Field, Paris, as his crew disembarked after their flight from New York. July 1938."

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The Battle for Peace by Jones, F. Elwyn. Victor Gollancz LTD, 1938

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Mavis Eggle "Books as They Were Bought" Collection
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Collection Number: MS-01144
Collection Name: Mavis Eggle "Books as They Were Bought" Collection
Box/Folder: No Container 00

Archival Component

The Miracle of Peille by Campbell, J.L.. Penguin Books Limited, 1938

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Mavis Eggle "Books as They Were Bought" Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01144
Collection Name: Mavis Eggle "Books as They Were Bought" Collection
Box/Folder: No Container 00

Archival Component

Memo about weir water measurements from Las Vegas springs and wells, May 18, 1938

Date

1938-05-18

Archival Collection

Description

A delegation from the Las Vegas Land and Water Company and local and state agencies was present to take weir water measurements from Las Vegas springs and wells.

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Photograph of Sunday music matinees at Grant Hall, Las Vegas, 1962

Date

1962

Description

Sunday music matinees held for the public at Grant Hall and foyer of the gym. From left to right: Lou Pressman - 1st violin; Mrs. Pressman; Robert Spokany - 2nd violin; William Gromko - viola; Mrs. Gromko; Mrs. Pacey; Joseph Pacey - cello.

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