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Photograph of the Flamingo Hotel gaming room entrance, Las Vegas, circa late 1940s-early 1950s

Date

1948 to 1953

Description

Daytime photo of the exterior of the Flamingo Hotel, showing the canopied gaming room entrance.

Image

Circus Circus Enterprises Scrapbook

Identifier

MS-00988

Abstract

The Circus Circus Enterprises Scrapbook consists of articles from 1984 related to the Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel and their investment properties. The scrapbook includes articles on the entertainment, dining, real estate, and management of Circus Circus Enterprises in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Alan Paine Papers

Identifier

MS-00461

Abstract

The Alan Paine Papers are largely comprised of the works written by poet and screenwriter Alan Paine, including his screenplays, a manuscript for an unpublished book, and Ode to Madonna, a collection of poems published in 1992. The collection also includes correspondence, personal ephemera, and photographs from 1975 to 2002.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Astronomical Society Records

Identifier

MS-00480

Abstract

The Las Vegas Astronomical Society Records (1981-2003) focus on the early history of the Society. The collection contains membership information, descriptions of the organization's founding by both its first director and first president, a copy of the Society's newsletter from 2003, and color slides from 1981 and 1982 that document the Society's early activities.

Archival Collection

The Collection of Newspaper Clippings on Thomas Hanley

Identifier

MS-00567

Abstract

The Collection of Newspaper Clippings on Thomas Hanley is comprised of photocopied newspaper articles from the Las Vegas Sun and Las Vegas Review-Journal, dating from 1956 and 1972. The materials relate to the life and career of Thomas Hanley, a union boss accused of several murders and convicted of the murder of Al Bramlet.

Archival Collection

White Cross Drug Store Scrapbook

Identifier

MS-00628

Abstract

The White Cross Drug Store Scrapbook (1950-1964) contains photographs, employee training materials, newspaper clippings, advertisements, displays, and some historical narrative and press release material on the history and mission of the White Cross Drug Store. It also includes advertising ephemera and brochures on cosmetic products and perfumes of the early 1950s.

Archival Collection

Monty Brandt Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00198

Abstract

The Monty Brandt Photograph Collection consists of black-and-white photographic prints of the White Cross Drug Store on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1924 and 1955. Images include views of Fremont Street, as well as interior and exterior views of the White Cross Drug Store.

Archival Collection

Elizabeth Casper Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00375

Abstract

The Elizabeth Casper Photograph Collection, approximately 1947 to 1960, contains photographic prints and slides that document the childhood of artist and schoolteacher, Elizabeth Casper, and her family life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Included are images of Casper and her family as well as the Helldorado parade, civic celebrations, churches, a nursery school, and casinos in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter health committee reports

Date

1997-04-30 to 1998-11-14

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file. Includes National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer, Las Vegas coalition (NBLIC) records and program for "Nevada's First African American Wellness Conference."

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