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Robert Ranney Collection on the Children's Service Guild of Southern Nevada

Identifier

MS-00334

Abstract

The Robert Ranney Collection on the Children's Service Guild of Southern Nevada(1947-1990) contain primarily newspaper clippings pertaining to juvenile crime, and other juvenile-related issues in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also included are materials chronicling the operation of the Clark County Juvenile Court Services, including photographs, and two scrapbooks.

Archival Collection

Postcard of Rhyolite, Nevada, 1908

Date

1908

Description

Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Lucy B. Lane stands in the center of the group. This was taken in front of the business which her husband, J. R, Lane, conducted. He sold hay, grain, and gas and oil. Rhyolite, Nevada." Handwritten on the front of the image: "Miss Osborn, Mrs. Nall, Lucy, Miss Derry, Mrs. Carkudio, child; Rhyolite, Nevada, 1908."

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Buildings and tents in Reno, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1908 (year approximate)

Description

From the Nan Doughty Photograph Collection (PH-00240). Reproduction by Nevada Photo Service in approximately 1940.

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Photograph of members of the Nevada Judges Association, Clark County, Nevada, August 11, 1975

Date

1975-08-11

Description

The members of the Nevada Judges Association in Clark County, Nevada. From left to right, the people pictured include: Al Gunderson, Supreme Court Justice; Tom Hickey, State Assemblyman from North Las Vegas; Warren Stanley, North Las Vegas Constable; Richard Bryan, Attorney General State of Nevada; Bill (?), Deputy D. A.; and Ray Daines, North Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge.

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Fountainbleau Las Vegas Sits Dormant, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-02-06

Description

The dormant Fontainebleau Las Vegas on the Strip as seen from the SLS Hotel and Casino valet. The Fontainebleau was announced as the Las Vegas version of a classic Miami Beach hotel. Construction started in 2007, and stopped in 2009. In November of that year, financier Carl Ichan purchased the unfinished Fontainebleau out of bankruptcy. The following year, he sold off the fittings and furnishings purchased for the hotel. In late 2015, the Fontainebleau was listed as being for sale.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, July 17, 1996

Date

1996-07-17

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes, along with additional information about the constitution of the Nevada Student Alliance, senate positions, and bylaws.

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Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community

Identifier

MS-00426

Abstract

The Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community spans from 1964 to 2006 and is comprised of scrapbooks, genealogies, ephemera, and other material produced by or for the community. The Hadassah scrapbooks date from 1964 through 1971 and contain invitations, photographs, and records of events and fundraising efforts. Material related to various congregations includes bulletins, fliers, correspondence (form letters), photographs, newspaper clippings, and recorded media. The Jewish Genealogy Society records include bulletins, newsletters, and meeting agendas. Also included is a family genealogy.

Archival Collection

The Frontier Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The postcard reads, "Greetings from Las Vegas, Nevada"

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Stage performace at a casino in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Postcard reads, "Greeetings from Las Vegas, Nevada"

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The MGM Grand gaming area in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- MGM Grand Hotel's gaming area in Reno, Nevada.

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