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Nevada Partners: archived website, 2017
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Other Level
Archival Collection
Documenting the African American Experience in Las Vegas, Nevada Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-00969
Collection Name: Documenting the African American Experience in Las Vegas, Nevada Web Archive
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Collection Name: Documenting the African American Experience in Las Vegas, Nevada Web Archive
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Archival Component
Photograph collage of the Southern Nevada Fair, 1923, image 2
Date
1923
Description
The black and white view of fireworks in Las Vegas at the Southern Nevada Fair. This photo is part of a collage of eight photos mounted on a card stock.
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Photograph collage of the Southern Nevada Fair, 1923, image 4
Date
1923
Description
The black and white view of the entrance to the Southern Nevada Fair in Las Vegas. This photo is part of a collage of eight photos mounted on a card stock.
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Photograph collage of the Southern Nevada Fair, 1923, image 7
Date
1923
Description
The black and white view of a display at the Southern Nevada Fair in Las Vegas. This photo is part of a collage of eight photos mounted on a card stock.
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Photograph collage of the Southern Nevada Fair, 1923, image 8
Date
1923
Description
The black and white view of a display for the Southern Nevada Fair in Las Vegas. This photo is part of a collage of eight photos mounted on a card stock.
Image
Slide of the Palm Saloon, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the neon sign for the Palm Saloon, located on Railroad Street in Elko. The sign is decorated with a palm tree and the words "The Palm," and it can be found above the entrance door of the saloon. Advertisements visible in the window include Coors, Silver Bullet, and poker slots.
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Slide of the Commercial Hotel, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Commercial Hotel, located at the corner of Idaho Street and 4th Street in Elko. Neon signs on top of the building advertise the Hotel and performances by The Brydells. A large white polar bear statue with the words "White King" is located above the entrance.
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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, circa 1913
Date
1912 to 1914
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of downtown Reno at night. The illuminated neon sign bridging the two sides of the street together reads: "Reno, The Biggest Little City In The World." Signs from various cafes and clubs are also visible.
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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, circa 1913
Date
1912 to 1914
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of downtown Reno. Multiple neon signs can be seen advertising different businesses, including: "Wall Paper;" "Sunderlands;" "Anheuser Restaurant;" and "Frederick's Millimery." Text on the phote reads: Copyrighted by [?] Reese" and "Virginia St. Reno, Nev 1913."
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Slide of the Hilton Hotel, Reno, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of the Hilton Hotel, located on Sierra Street in Reno. The central sign for the Hilton Hotel and Casino consists of a rainbow sprouting from two pots of gold. Another sign features a lollipop and the words, "Don't be a sucker. We're posting odds on every $1 slot." The Horseshow Hotel and Casino is also visible. Site Name: Hilton Hotel Casino (Reno, Nev.)
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