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Paul May Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00279

Abstract

The Paul May Photograph Collection (1969) consists of black-and-white and color photographic prints. The images primarily depict Nevada Assemblyman Paul May alongside Nevadan senators and congressmen, including Senator Paul Laxalt. Other images are portraits of May.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

Photograph of Hoover Dam at night.

Image

David Farnsworth Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00290

Abstract

The David Farnsworth Photograph Collection, approximately 1900 to 1915, contains five black-and-white photographic prints and corresponding negatives of David Farnsworth with groups of people posing outside storefronts in Las Vegas and Caliente, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Campbell Family Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00130

Abstract

The Campbell Family Photograph Collection is comprised of nine black-and-white photographic reprints of Pioche, Nevada and two photographic reprints of Dr. Linwood Campbell, taken from approximately 1895 to 1929 and reprinted between approximately 1950 and 1969.

Archival Collection

Frank Mitrani Photographs

Identifier

PH-00332

Abstract

The Frank Mitrani Photographs depict people and events in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1953 to 2010. The photographs are primarily portraits of Las Vegas businesspeople, including realtors, salespeople, insurance agents, bankers, and executives. The photographs depict several service organizations operating in Southern Nevada, including the Rotary Club of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Jaycees, the Elks Lodge, and the Assistance League. The photographs also depict hotels and casinos, politicians and political campaigns, news organizations, schools, the Elks Lodge, healthcare professionals, weddings and engagements, and religious events.

Archival Collection

Clarence L. Cleveland Photographs

Identifier

PH-00047

Abstract

The Clarence L. Cleveland Photographs depict Las Vegas, Nevada and other locations in Southern Nevada from 1932 to 1952. The photographs primarily depict locations on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, including the Pioneer Club, Frontier Club, Sal Sagev Hotel, Overland Hotel, Golden Nugget, and the Smith and Chandler "Indian Traders" store. The photographs also depict the Nevada desert, Lake Mead, Boulder City, Nevada, and the Helldorado Parade in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Alan Byron Olson Photographs

Identifier

PH-00457

Abstract

The Alan Byron Olson Photographs (approximately 1933) consist of one negative album containing 100 photographic negatives taken by Alan Byron Olson around 1933 that depict the Hoover Dam (then known as Boulder Dam) and the Boulder City Hospital. Olson was a medic for the Boulder City Hospital and the images also depict various hospital staff and other locations related to Hoover Dam. The collection also includes digital copies of the negatives.

Archival Collection

Frontier Hotel suite: photographic print

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1981 (year approximate)

Description

Two individuals converse in a suite in the Frontier Hotel. Stamped on the back of the photograph, "Allen Photographers."

Image

Color photographic prints of building exterior (10); Black and white photographic prints of building's exterior (5); Color photographic prints of artists renderings and photographs of an architectural model and photographs of the building's exterior (25); Color photographic prints of photographs of the building's exterior (5); and, black and white photographic prints of photographs of an architectural model (2)

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes photographs by Las Vegas News Bureau (photographer), Larry Hanna and Associations (photographer); QA Architectural Arts (artist);

Archival Collection

Homer Rissman Architectural Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00452
Collection Name: Homer Rissman Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Box 19

Archival Component

Joan D. Norris Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00238

Abstract

The Joan D. Norris Photograph Collection, approximately 1960 to 1971, consists of black-and-white photographic prints depicting scenes from Atlantic City, New Jersey. Images portray the Atlantic City Boardwalk, storefronts, and hotels.

Archival Collection