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The 2016 Nevada Business Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony held at the MGM Grand: digital photographs

Date

2016-03-24

Description

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.

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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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Map of the city of Las Vegas and vicinity, Clark County, Nevada, 1929

Date

1929

Description

'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.

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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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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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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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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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Photographic slide of Wall Creek Ranch, Nevada, August 2, 1963

Date

1963-08-02

Description

A general view of Wall Creek Ranch in Washoe County, Nevada.

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Photographic slide of Wall Creek Ranch, Nevada, August 2, 1963

Date

1963-08-02

Description

A general view of Wall Creek Ranch, Washoe County, Nevada.

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