Phil Tobin with neighbor Jack Summers at an unknown location. Mountains are visible in the background. In 1931, as a freshman Assemblyman, Phil Tobin introduced a bill to legalize gambling in Nevada. A Humboldt County rancher and buckaroo, the 29-year old had no interest in gambling himself. Instead, he correctly believed legalized gambling would benefit the public and especially schools thanks to tax revenues. At the time, illicit gambling houses were thriving in Las Vegas, and with Hoover Dam slated to begin construction 40 miles away, many feared the increased Federal presence associated with the Dam construction effort would lead to a clamp-down. The measure passed. After serving out his term, Tobin returned to ranch life for good.

Phil Tobin posing on a white horse at an unknown location. In 1931, as a freshman Assemblyman, Phil Tobin introduced a bill to legalize gambling in Nevada. A Humboldt County rancher and buckaroo, the 29-year old had no interest in gambling himself. Instead, he correctly believed legalized gambling would benefit the public and especially schools thanks to tax revenues. At the time, illicit gambling houses were thriving in Las Vegas, and with Hoover Dam slated to begin construction 40 miles away, many feared the increased Federal presence associated with the Dam construction effort would lead to a clamp-down. The measure passed. After serving out his term, Tobin returned to ranch life for good.

Photograph of a meeting held by the Salvation Army asking individuals from the local community for funding. This meeting is being held in the compound of a local Japanese community center that is now a city hall in California. This original Japanese community center was established by the LA, SL, and the San Pedro Railroad Company and was able to house up to one hundred people. Some identified individuals are first row: Henry Sakai, Frank Sakai, Nanyu Tomiyasu, Murata, Kiyo Tomiyasu, Alice Sakai, Uwamie, Mabel Sakai. Second row: Otohei Nasu, Karasu Maru,Tom Sakai, Mr. Enomoto, Tom Tomiyasu, Maymie, Mrs. Tom Sakai. Third row: Mrs. Enomoto, Mrs. Nasu, Mrs. Toyono Tomiyasu. Fourth row: Mr. Murata, Mr. Sayano and Mrs. Murata.

George Lockhart in his office. His right hand is wrapped in gauze. The inscription on the back of the photo reads: "Geo. Lockhart, son of Thomas Lockhart, owner of Florence Mine, Goldfield, Nev. In office where I worked for Davis & Shoemaker."

Cast members and production staff of "Feminine Touch" musical revue at a reception at the Silverbird in March, 1981. From left to right standing is Silverbird Executive Assistant Bob Mouzoon; Dancers Dave Gordon, Sally Waldo, Toni Balanesi, Van Zimmerman, Suzanne Saxe, Marlene Vicente, Diane Dardano, Jeannie Pursel, Assistant Costume designer Janice Munford, dancer Lee Cornell and Silverbird president Fred Crossley. From left to right seated are Hally Stein; producer Matt Gregory; choreographer Michel Stany; costume designer Beverly Whiting.

An interior view of the Horseshoe Hotel & Casino. Guests and staff sit and stand around the room. There are slot machines near the bar entrance and a man appears to be singing to the left. The stamp on back of photo says, "Vegas Studio & Camera Supply 116 Fremont Street Las Vegas, Nevada."

Fireworks display above the Union Plaza Hotel at the end of Fremont Street, Las Vegas Nevada. Binion's Horseshoe Casino and the Golden Nugget Gambling Hall can also be seen. (c. 1980s?). Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau 48348 Convention Center Las Vegas, Nv. 89109".