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Las Vegas Archive Memorabilia and Promotional Materials

Identifier

MS-01034

Abstract

The Las Vegas Archive Memorabilia and Promotional Materials (approximately 1960-2019) contains reproductions of photographs taken of historic landmarks around Las Vegas, Nevada and entertainers like Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Liberace performing in Las Vegas. The collection also contains digital photographs from 2008 of an airship displaying an advertisement for the M Resort Spa and Casino. There is also memorabilia from the MGM Grand Hotel including a gaming guide, decks of playing cards, and a commemorative drinking glass. The collection also includes several historic postcards depicting Las Vegas, political campaign buttons for local Nevada elections, and greeting cards from U.S. Representative Jim Santini.

Archival Collection

John S. Park Roundtable Discussion #4: Community Change/Gentrification

Identifier

OH-02911

Abstract

Roundtable discussion with Michael Baker, Angela Kallus, Billy Logan, Jacqueline Maloy, Todd Jones, JoNell Thomas, Sarah Haggerty, Gregory S. Brown, and Dayvid Figler conducted by Claytee D. White on January 22, 2011 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. In this roundtable discussion, participants talk about their decision to move into the John S. Park neighborhood. The group describes the houses in the area during the early 2000s, changes in the house designs, and crimes in the area. Lastly, the participants talk about the gentrification of the area.

Archival Collection

Church of St. Peter the Apostle: photographic print

Date

1982-03

Description

From the Historic Building Survey Photograph Collection (PH-00345). Church of St. Peter the Apostle, 204 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, Nevada

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Sylvia Adler residence: photographic print

Date

1979 (year approximate)

Description

From the Historic Building Survey Photograph Collection (PH-00345). Sylvia Adler residence, alcove, 604 Bell Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Sylvia Adler residence: photographic print

Date

1979 (year approximate)

Description

From the Historic Building Survey Photograph Collection (PH-00345). Sylvia Adler residence, bathroom, 604 Bell Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Turquoise Chief: photographic print

Date

1978 (year approximate)

Description

From the Historic Building Survey Photograph Collection (PH-00345). Turquoise Chief, 1519 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Twin Lakes Baptist Church: photographic print

Date

1978 (year approximate)

Description

From the Historic Building Survey Photograph Collection (PH-00345). Twin Lakes Baptist Church, 5700 Vegas Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Twin Lakes Elementary School: photographic print

Date

1979 (year approximate)

Description

From the Historic Building Survey Photograph Collection (PH-00345). Twin Lakes Elementary School, 3300 Riverside Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Twin Lakes Elementary School: photographic print

Date

1979 (year approximate)

Description

From the Historic Building Survey Photograph Collection (PH-00345). Twin Lakes Elementary School, 3300 Riverside Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Washington Alternative School: photographic print

Date

1982

Description

From the Historic Building Survey Photograph Collection (PH-00345). Washington Alternative School, 1901 North White Street, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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