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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1955

Description

From the Mary and Arthur Ackerman Photograph Collection (PH-00306). The following casinos are pictured: The Sands (partially visible on the far left), the Flamingo (center), and the Dunes (right)

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Delores Brownhofer Neonis Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00116

Abstract

The Dolores Brownhofer Neonis Photograph Collection (approximately 1940-1970) contains photographic prints, negatives, and a slide depicting the Brownhofer family at restaurants, bars, and casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Morrison Family Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00213

Abstract

The Morrison Family Photograph Collection (1917-1933) consists of black-and-white and color photographic prints, negatives, and slides. The images primarily depict the Morrison family in Las Vegas, Nevada and the surrounding areas. Images portray youth activities in Nevada, including a local Boy Scouts Troop, Las Vegas High School students, Clark County High School students, as well as student activities at the University of Nevada, Reno. Also included are images of scenes around Las Vegas, including Mount Charleston, Little Falls, and the Colorado River prior to the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). Other images include Morrison family trips to California, Utah, Oregon, and Arizona.

Archival Collection

Richard "Dick" Ham Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00440

Abstract

The Richard "Dick" Ham Photograph Collection (1910-2005) contains photographs of Boulder City, Nevada resident Richard "Dick" Ham, his family, friends, and romantic partners. Images include photographs of Las Vegas High School and the University of California, Berkeley where Ham attended high school and college. The collection includes both formal portraits as well as candid snapshots of Ham and the people who were part of his life.

Archival Collection

Nevada Consolidated Copper Company Photograph Albums

Identifier

PH-00441

Abstract

The Nevada Consolidated Copper Company Photograph Albums (1906-1907) contain two photograph albums from the mining company's chief engineer's office. The photograph albums include cyanotype and black-and-white photographs depicting the construction of the smelting plant, equipment, railroad, and landscape of Ruth, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Photograph of a woman, circa 1910

Date

1909 to 1911

Description

An unidentified woman, likely friends with Lottie Wengert. Indented in the bottom right corner is, "Hart Ames, IA."

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Harv Kahn photographs

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This series of photographs were taken by Harv Kahn from the early 1970s to the 1990s. After Kahn passed away, Ray Tutaj Jr. scanned the photographs and donated the digital files. These photographs exist only as digital files.

Archival Collection

Ray Tutaj Jr. and Harv Kahn Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00456
Collection Name: Ray Tutaj Jr. and Harv Kahn Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Staley Family Photograph Collection on Beatty, Nevada

Identifier

PH-00415

Abstract

The Staley Family Photograph Collection on Beatty, Nevada is comprised of photographs of Beatty, Nevada from approximately 1938 to 1944. Photographs depict the Staley family, their family home, and the family-run El Portal Motel in Beatty.

Archival Collection

Robert Scott Hooper Photographs [UNPROCESSED]

Identifier

PH-00459

Abstract

This collection is unprocessed; see the access note for additional information. The Robert Scott Hooper Photographs (approximately 1960-2019) consist of photographic negatives, positives, prints, Polaroids, 16mm films, videos, business records, correspondence, drawings, and ephemera. The collection was created by prolific photographer Robert Scott Hooper and his longtime business partner and wife, Theresa Holmes. The couple's life and business was based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hooper's work focused on the female form, encompassing many areas of interest including sexual entertainment, modeling, pornography, and Las Vegas entertainment. Hooper was a contributing photographer with Playboy and Vegas Visitor magazines. Hooper also photographed many celebrities, Las Vegas production shows, notable events like hotel implosions, and the development of the Las Vegas Strip, including early time-lapse work on the Luxor Hotel and Casino and The Venetian. This collection also includes business records, model contracts, and correspondence.

Archival Collection

Photograph of woman, Ames (Iowa), circa 1910

Date

1909 to 1911

Description

The woman in the photograph was most likely a relative of Lottie Wengert. Indented in the lower right hand side of the photograph is, "Hart Ames, IA."

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