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Del Webb Corporation Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00313

Abstract

The Del Webb Corporation Photograph Collection (approximately 1957 to 1988) consists of black-and-white photographic prints, black-and-white oversize reprints, negatives, and color slides focusing on the Mint Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Images depict the construction of a twenty-six story high-rise addition to the property, its grand opening and anniversary celebrations, the Mint 400 Off-Road race festivities, interior shots of the casino floor, restaurants and lounges, and a salon. Also included are exterior images of properties on Fremont Street considered to be competitors of the Mint, advertisements and billboards, and photographs of Del E. Webb and associates.

Archival Collection

Helen M. Shepp Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00217

Abstract

The Helen M. Shepp Photograph Collection contains photographs of community organizations, entertainers, and significant figures in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1950 to 1964. The collection includes photographs of the American Association of the United Nations, the Navy Mother's Club, and the Women's Democratic Club. The collection also includes photographs of Nevada politicians and entertainers.

Archival Collection

Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00200

Abstract

The Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Photograph Collection contains black-and-white photographs of locations on or near the Nevada Test Site (NTS) from 1963 to 1965 as documented by the Nevada Test Site News from 1963 to 1981. The collection includes photographs of Cat Canyon, Native American artifacts, cabins formerly occupied by prospectors and miners, caves, the town of Rhyolite, Nevada, buildings for the set of the film The Reward, Wahmonie Mining District, and White Rock Spring.

Archival Collection

Church on D Street in the Historic Westside neighborhood, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

A small home sits at 1203 D Street in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining D Street with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

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Historic buildings, Trona, California, color: photographic print, 1954

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Item

Archival Collection

Nan Doughty Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00240
Collection Name: Nan Doughty Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 13

Archival Component

Historic buildings, Trona, California, color: photographic print, 1954

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Nan Doughty Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00240
Collection Name: Nan Doughty Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 13

Archival Component

Marian Honeycutt Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00342

Abstract

The Marian Honeycutt Photograph Collection (1963-1969) is comprised of snapshots taken of famous Las Vegas landmarks in the 1960s. Among the landmarks depicted are: the Golden Nugget, the Golden Slipper, the Desert Inn Hotel, and the Sahara Hotel. Some of the snapshots were taken from the interior of a vehicle.

Archival Collection

Bryan, J. Phileas Fogg and the Jumping Frog: a collection of wild, weird bets, historical and fictional, Holiday 40(2), 1966 August

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
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Collection Number: MS-00626
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 09

Archival Component

Church on D Street in the Historic Westside neighborhood, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

The Fresh Start Baptist Church at 1200 D Street in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining D Street with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

Image

Business on D Street in the Historic Westside neighborhood, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

The Jackson Family Mini Market at 1218 D Street in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining D Street with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

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