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Photograph of men at event for the construction of the Guardian Angel Cathedral, Las Vegas (Nev.) 1962
Date
1962
Archival Collection
Description
An event to gift land for the construction of the Guardian Angel 1962. From left to right: Elias Atol, Gus Greenbaum, Monsignor James Empey from the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church (1957 - his death, 10/26/1962), Jake Kozloff, Bishop Robert J. Dwyer (the Bishop of Reno 8/5/1952 - 1966), Willie Alderman (a.k.a. Icepick Willie), Cardinal James F. McIntyre (the Archbishop of Los Angeles 1948-1970), Bishop Thomas K. Gorman(?) or Monsignor Daniel Murphy(?), Benny Binion (Horseshoe Club), Moe Dalitz (Desert Inn), and Ben Goffstein.
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16th National Convention Navy Mothers Clubs of America, dining area: photograph
Date
1954-07-26 to 1954-07-31
Archival Collection
Description
16th National Convention Navy Mothers Clubs of America Hotel Statler Los Angeles Calif. July 26-31, 1954. Group photo of the convention attendees all seated at tables in dining room. Five Las Vegas women in attendance are identified: Minnie Dodge, Evelyn Hartwell, Thelma Laub, Helen Shepp, Ann Kennedy. (They are circled in picture)
Mixed Content
Photograph of a group posing at the edge of the Black Canyon Mountain Range (Nev.), 1932
Date
1932
Archival Collection
Description
The photograph depicts a group of people attending the wedding of "Ма" Kennedy, Black Canyon (Boulder City, NV), 1932. Left to right: (1) Ryland Taylor; (2) unidentified; (3) Art Ham, Sr. (4) the groom - G.E. "Whataman" Hudson; (5) "Ma" Kennedy; (6) unidentified; (7) Alta Ham; (8) Ernie Cragin; (9) Veronica Harmon; (10) Myrtle Taylor; (11) Harley A. Harmon; (12) Delphine Squires; (13) Seely Cragin; (17) Bud Bodell, Chief Ranger (man with hat).
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Photograph of children at a dessert table at a Harley Harmon School reception, Las Vegas (Nev.)
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1959 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Children at reception, Harley Harmon School, Las Vegas, NV. Left to right: (1) unidentified; (2) Fuzzy Wengert, wife of Al Wengert; (3) Veronica Harmon; (4) Harry Allen; (5) Sen. Howard Cannon; (6) Margret Allen. Photo credit: Edward J. Allen Associates, Inc., Las Vegas, NV
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Remains of a building on the Nevada Test Site: photographic print
Date
1945-19-82
Archival Collection
Description
Remains of a building on the Nevada Test Site. Campsites of nomadic Indians have been found near several natural springs on the Nevada Test Site. A ranch headquarters and camp for horse hunters was located near Tippipah Springs. The site also was a relay post on the mail route from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles during the 1850s. The site is one of many protected archeological sites on the Nevada Test Site.
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Vassili Sulich and company, image 028: photographic print
Date
1965-12 (year and month uncertain) to 1966-12 (year and month uncertain)
Archival Collection
Description
Vassili Sulich kneeling and holding the hand of Ruth St. Denis. Probably the last photo of Ruth St. Denis in Las Vegas, December 1965 or 1966. L-R: Hermes Pan, Jerry Jackson, Ruth St. Denis, Tony Azzi (producer of Folies Bergere), Nico Charisse, Vassili Sulich.
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Film strip of individuals or Hoover Dam construction, image 001: photographic print
Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
This photograph has three images. The first one, (0272_0011) depicts two people. It reads, "Georgia and I at entrance to top of dam. Head tower of massif government hi-line, to handle 50 ton sections of pipe," as a handwritten inscription. The second one, (0272_0012), also shows two people and reads "York and Georgia." The third one, (0272_0013) that's rotated reads "Another view of head tower of government line; notice large 6 cables it uses," as a handwritten inscription.
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Film strip of individuals or Hoover Dam construction, image 002: photographic print
Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
This photograph has three images. The first one (0272_0017) rotated to the left reads, "High mixing plant (blending and mixing plant," as a handwritten inscription. The second one (0272_0018) reads "Shay engine used at mixing plant. Instead of pistons or drivers, wheels are turned by screws; screw driven," as a handwritten inscription. The third one (0272_0019) is a picture of two people, and it reads, "York and Georgia at screening plant,"on the back.
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Film strip of individuals or Hoover Dam construction, image 004: photographic print
Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
This photograph has three images. The first one (0272_0029) reads, "First big blast in canyon." The second one (0272_0030) reads, "The long straight road between Las Vegas and Boulder City," and shows a photograph of Boulder Highway. The third image (0272_0031) is of J.B. Morrison "Georgia" and the photograph reads, "Pal and co-worker, we have shared our hardships, our fun, from the beginning of our time on Boulder Dam," as a handwritten inscription.
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Film strip of individuals or Hoover Dam construction, image 013: photographic print
Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
This photograph has three images. The first one (0272_0093) is an upside-down picture that reads, "York, nice friend with a car. We would drive around and take some pictures." The second one (0272_0092) shows John Kizziar (left) and York (right). The third image (0272_0091) is a picture of John T. Kizziar.
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