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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 former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, 1966

Date

1966

Archival Collection

Description

Former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, as photographed in 1966. The location where the photograph was taken in unknown. Paul Dominique Laxalt (born August 2, 1922) was Governor of Nevada from 1967 to 1971 and a United States Senator from 1974 to 1987. In the media, the words "son of a Basque sheepherder" often accompanied his name. He was one of Ronald Reagan's closest friends in politics. In fact, after Reagan was elected President in 1980, the national press began to refer to Laxalt as "The First Friend." He is the older brother of Robert Laxalt, who was a noted and prolific writer. He is a member of the Republican Party.

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Postcard of former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, 1966

Date

1966

Archival Collection

Description

Former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, as photographed in 1966. The location where the photograph was taken in unknown. Paul Dominique Laxalt (born August 2, 1922) was Governor of Nevada from 1967 to 1971 and a United States Senator from 1974 to 1987. In the media, the words "son of a Basque sheepherder" often accompanied his name. He was one of Ronald Reagan's closest friends in politics. In fact, after Reagan was elected President in 1980, the national press began to refer to Laxalt as "The First Friend." He is the older brother of Robert Laxalt, who was a noted and prolific writer. He is a member of the Republican Party.

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Photograph of Nevada Southern University commencement, Las Vegas, 1967

Date

1967

Description

Random photo of some graduates and some of the audience at the Nevada Southern University, now known as the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, commencement ceremony. Individual Creator credit goes to Robert L. Lawson.

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Slide of protester in the desert near the Nevada Test Site, circa April 1989

Date

1988 to 1989

Description

Color image of Sister Klaryta Antoszewska sitting on the ground in the Nevada desert during a demonstration against nuclear testing organized by the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience).

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Photograph of Bank of Nevada bowling team, Las Vegas (Nev.), mid 1950s

Date

1953 to 1956

Description

Bank of Nevada bowling team, standing left to right are: Arthur Smith, Spencer Butterfield, and "Whitey" Hartman. Kneeling, Earl Phillips is in the middle.

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Old ranch house on the Carver ranch, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1948 to 1949

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series V. Smoky Valley, Nevada and Round Mountain, Nevada -- Subseries V.A. Carver, Carver-Duhme, and Carver-Book Families (Smoky Valley). The water tank, which was filled by artesian water flow using a hydraulic ram, is on the right side.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration Diploma Ceremony program

Date

1994-05-14

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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Unknown restaurant, Hotel Nevada & Casino, menu, circa 1979

Date

1979 (year approximate)

Description

Note: In downtown Las Vegas printed on cover. "VC Menus - Eastland, Texas 6-79" in lower right corner of page 3 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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Collage of scenes from Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada. "Experience the elegance of 575 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, the excitement of 24 hour gaming, and the enjoyment of dining in our many fine restaurants, only at Harvey's"

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