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Fedora Bontempi Simpkin Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00239

Abstract

The Fedora Bontempi Simpkin Photograph Collection (1970-1983) consists of black-and-white and color photographic prints depicting Clark County, Nevada Mother's Day Celebrations and mother of the year award ceremonies. Pictured honorees include Grace Hayes, Frances Liberace, and Joyce Straus. Other images include Fedora Bontempi Simpkin with Nevada Senator Howard W. Cannon and Nevada Governor Richard Bryan.

Archival Collection

Sarah Winnemucca: photograph

Date

1864 (year approximate) to 1891

Description

Photographs from the Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection -- Native Americans and Petroglyphs -- Sarah Winnemucca file. Written on the back: "Photo file # 1360, negative. Sarah Winnemucca, full length view. Please credit Nevada State Museum."

Image

Photographs of Minsky's cast members in costume, 1970-1979

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

An 11-photograph proof sheet of several Minsky's cast members displaying costumes in various poses. The female dancers are wearing beaded bikini-style costumes and have large feathered back pieces, and the male dancers are wearing dark pants and strap-style vests.

Image

Unidentified: photographic slide

Date

1977 (year approximate) to 1991 (year approximate)

Description

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Possibly a soldier. 

Image

Color photographic prints of photographs of the building's exterior (3); and, color photographic reproductions of an artist's rendering (7)

Level of Description

File

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 12

Archival Component

Barbara and John Kizziar Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00272

Abstract

The Barbara and John Kizziar Photograph Collection primarily contains black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) construction during John Kizziar’s time working for Six Companies Inc. between approximately 1986 and 1992. These images are reproductions of originals taken from between approximately 1930 and 1945. They detail John Kizziar’s work life during the dam’s construction, as well as events and scenes associated with the dam. Other images portray billboards and streets in Boulder City, Nevada. The collection also depicts other locations in Nevada, including Las Vegas, Mount Charleston, Black Canyon, the northern Mojave Desert, and the Colorado River ferry crossing between Nevada and Arizona.

Archival Collection

Basketball team posed for team photograph with two coaches: photographic print

Date

1942

Description

From the Hazel Baker Denton Photograph Collection (PH-00312)

Image

Photograph of Frontier Hotel suite (Las Vegas), 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

View of a suite at the Frontier Hotel. Handwritten text on photo sleeve: "Suite, Frontier Hotel. Woman possibly is Doris Day." Stamp on back of photo: "Allen photographers."
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

American Society of Landscape Architects Nevada Chapter Photographs

Identifier

PH-00360

Abstract

The American Society of Landscape Architects Nevada Chapter Photographs (2000-2001) consist of color photographic prints which depict chapter members and leaders at events, including the Pink Flamingo Awards Banquet at the Flamingo Hilton and a lecture series at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Architecture. Other images document strategic planning committee meetings.

Archival Collection

Eric A. Jamieson Photographs

Identifier

PH-00432

Abstract

The Eric A. Jamieson Photographs contain photographic slides of the Western United States' Intermountain region from 1955 to 1983. The bulk of the images are of the region's physical and urban landscapes and include Las Vegas, Nevada, the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street, Nevada mining towns, Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston, Valley of Fire, Lake Mead, and Death Valley.

Archival Collection