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Photograph of people in swimming hole at Ladd's Resort, Las Vegas (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

Unknown year in the century of the 1900s

Description

Unidentified people play in the swimming hole of Ladd's Resort in Las Vegas, NV. A rope is tied along the water between two trees that swimmers are holding on to. [Taken in the early 1900s]

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Postcard of a truck and trailer hauling equiptment, circa early to mid 1900s

Date

1910 to 1950

Description

A truck and trailer hauling equipment, likely in Las Vegas or Searchlight, Nevada.

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Kate Martin, Honor College Alumnus of the Year honoree at UMC on March 22, 2016: digital photographs

Date

2016-03-22

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05).

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Randy A. Garcia, Lee School of Business Alumnus of the Year honoree on March 29, 2016: digital photographs

Date

2016-03-29

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05).

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Dr. Antonio "Tony" Alamo, Outstanding Alumnus of the Year honoree on March 10, 2016: digital photographs

Date

2016-03-10

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05).

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Thomas "Tom" Jingoli, Hotel College Alumi of the Year honoree on March 14, 2016: digital photographs

Date

2016-03-14

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05).

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New Years Eve firework celebration at the Stardust: video, 2003 February 25

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Special "Global Noon Hour" segment on Las Vegas, specifically the Stardust Hotel. Begins with the host asking Jim Seagrave (Vice President of Operations) questions about the hotel/casino inside the casino. Seagrave gives some history to the hotel, and talks about how much it has grown and changed. He speaks about the "Lido" being the longest running show until it closed at 1991, and also discusses their location on the Strip being an exciting place to be at the moment with Steve Wynn's new project being constructed. They talk about about new features, including themed slot machines and million-dollar jackpots.The host then speaks with a Stardust dealer who walks through various games, including craps and blackjack. He speaks with a pit boss, who explains what they do and a bit about the Stardust player's club. They visit the Stardust Race and Sports Book, and discuss how it works and which sports are most popular. The next segment the host speaks with the general manager and hosts of William B's, a fine dining establishment. The host speaks with a waiter who has been with the restaurant since 1963, and he shares celebrities who have dined at the restaurant over the years. The final segment of the show takes a look inside some of the hotel's high-roller suites and the amenities that they include. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 049

Archival Component

Photograph of a gushing artesian well in the Las Vegas Valley, circa early 1900's

Date

Unknown year in the decade of the 1900s (year approximate)

Description

Gushing artesian well, the source of Las Vegas' water supply

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Artesian well, source of Las Vegas water supply flows more than 3,500,000 gallons per day."

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Photographic scrapbook: "Graven in Stone: petroglyphs of the Colorado River" by Frank D. Rathbun, approximately 1925 to 1940

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Frank D. Rathbun Archaeology Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00209
Collection Name: Frank D. Rathbun Archaeology Papers
Box/Folder: Digital File 00 (Restrictions apply), Oversized Box 02 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component

Photograph of a group of women, Las Vegas, circa early to mid 1900s

Date

1900 to 1959

Description

A group of women, including Mrs. Mereness and Mrs. Brockman, at Alta Mereness Ham's home, located at 2nd & Carson, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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