Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05). Rossi Ralenkotter, President/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority was inducted into the hall.
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).
'Copyright 1929, C.D. Baker, civil engineer. Drawn by R.C. Kenmir.' Includes inset sketch showing general location of Las Vegas, Nev. Relief shown pictorially on inset map. Scale [ca. 1:39,600. 1 in. to 0.625 mile]. Cadastral map. Library's copy 1 has hand-drawn brown line and red circles. Library's copy 2 has "Proposed annexation" printed in capital letters in red pencil near the top, has a brown line drawn around the area.
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.
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.
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"
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.