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Don Ashbaugh Papers on Nevada Ghost Towns

Identifier

MS-00130

Abstract

The Don Ashbaugh Papers (1950-1960) document Las Vegas history, Nevada history, and ghost towns. The collection is comprised of the working manuscript of Don Ashbaugh's book, Nevada's Turbulent Yesterday: A Study in Ghost Towns. The collection also contains typescript drafts, newspaper clippings, and a geographical index of Nevada ghost towns.

Archival Collection

Banquet celebrating Lincoln's 100th birthday, menu, February 12, 1909 at the Illinois State Armory in Springfield

Date

1909-02-12

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Includes an article about the event from the Chicago Examiner Menu insert: Guest lists Restaurant: Illinois State Armory Location: Springfield, Illinois, United States

Text

Great Northern Hotel luncheon menu, Wednesday, February 10, 1909

Date

1909-02-10

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Embossed portrait of Lincoln on the cover. Quotations from Lincoln are printed throughout the menu. Lyrics from several patriotic songs are also included. The address "The message of Abraham Lincoln to our generation" was given by Rev. Frank G. Smith Menu insert: Music Programs; Quotations; Song Lyrics Restaurant: Great Northern Hotel Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

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St. Nicholas Hotel, banquet in honor of Thomas Jefferson, menu, April 26, 1905

Date

1905-04-26

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Embossed text on menu cover. Menu is bound by an off-white cord. Menu includes listing of individuals proposing toasts and committee members. Menu features images of the St. Nicholas Hotel and the Illinois Capitol Building Menu insert: Toasts Restaurant: St. Nicholas Hotel (Springfield, Ill.) Location: Springfield, Illinois, United States

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Jhone Ebert (Department of Education) oral history interview conducted by Magdalena Martinez and Elia Del Carmen Solano-Patricio: transcript

Date

2022-11-01

Description

From the Lincy Institute "Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic" Oral History Project (MS-01178) -- Education sector interviews file.

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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, November 17, 1949

Date

1949-11-17

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Text

Photograph of the Flamingo Hotel at sunset, Las Vegas, circa mid 1950s

Date

1953 to 1958

Archival Collection

Description

Exterior view of the Flamingo Hotel at sunset. The illuminated champagne tower is visible and a marquee advertising Betty Grable and Harry James is seen in the background.

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Photograph of individuals at Special Collections, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 1975

Date

1975-09

Description

From left to right: Susan Jarvis, Hal Erickson, and Alfreda Blood in the Special Collections department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). They are examining the Leonard T. Blood papers just donated to UNLV Special Collections.

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Lawrence Revere Papers

Identifier

MS-00064

Abstract

The Lawrence Revere Papers primarily consist of correspondence between Lawrence Revere and the developers of blackjack betting systems dating from 1965 to 1970. The collection includes information about blackjack gambling systems, correspondence with gambling experts, and press material regarding the publication of Revere's book Playing Blackjack as a Business.

Archival Collection

Paul J. Richert Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00102

Abstract

The Paul J. Richert Photograph Collection (approximately 1950-1951) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives depicting the swimming pools at the Desert Inn and Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also included is an image of the Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes dance group and an image of the El Rancho Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection