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Photograph of construction inside the Forums Shops at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1990-1991
Date
1990 to 1991
Archival Collection
Description
Long shot of construction inside the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, looking towards the Fountain of the Gods. The Forum Shops opened January 1, 1992.
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Photograph of men in suits and cowboy hats at a mobile home parking lot, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Men dressed in suits pose with two individuals in white coats and cowboy hats. They stand in front of a mobile office in a mobile home parking lot. William J. Moore Jr. is fourth from the right and Wilbur Clark is on the far left. The rest of the men are unidentified.
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Photograph of William Beckley at the register in his clothing store, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1909
Date
1908 to 1910
Archival Collection
Description
Will Beckley, at desk, stands at the rear of his store. "The store, his first one, was established in 1908 and was located inside the Nevada Hotel at the corner of Main and Fremont. Beckley used to cuff pants himself. One night he left the iron on and burned the place down." - Virginia Beckley Richardson.
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Photograph of a West Las Vegas shack house located at 1401 H Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, October, 1957
Date
1957-10
Archival Collection
Description
West Las Vegas shack located at 1401 H Street (rear). The photo was taken by Henry Elder, City Building Inspector, October 1957. Refer to photo #0310 0058 (pho017999) for an aerial view of the area.
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Film transparency of the "Death Valley Express" Stagecoach entry in the Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas, Nevada, May, 1955
Date
1955-05
Archival Collection
Description
The "Death Valley Express" Stagecoach entry in the Helldorado Parade, May 1955. Nine men ride the stagecoach along the parade route. People are watching the parade from windows, balconies and roofs as they pass by.
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Photograph of dancers at the Lido, Paris (Fr.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
At the Lido in Paris, 1951. Photograph shows dancers in "Rendez-Vous", a show staged by Donn Arden at the Lido in Paris in 1951. The Lido was a famous cabaret, and there were many Donn Arden productions at this particular location. The dancers all are wearing elaborate headdresses and costumes, and the audience looks on as they perform.The stamp on back of photo reads "La Mention Photo-Renoux est obligatoire sous chaque reproduction. Studio Renoux 178, Rue de Chateau - Paris-XIV."" Street Address: 178 Rue de Chateau
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Postcard of poker hand with 3s, an 8, and a Jack with fortune telling, Chicago (Ill.),1939
Date
1900 to 1989
Archival Collection
Description
A postcard illustrating five cards (three of spades, jack of spades, three of diamonds, eight of hearts, and three of hearts) n.d. The caption reads, "The Gentlemen's Card: You will make a pleasure trip soon, meet good hearts, with a kiss of lips and a fine time following 10 cards give a complete reading". "Copyright 1939 Exhibit Supply Co, Chicago, Made in the U.S.A."
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Photograph of aerial view of building units, Henderson (Nev.), March 31, 1942
Date
1942-03-31
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of metal plant unit no. 1 showing rectifier unit, electrolysis unit, and chlorination unit.
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Cashman-Swartz ferry on the Colorado River in Black Canyon, Arizona: photographic print
Date
1927 (year uncertain; year approximate) to 1933 (year uncertain; year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Far below, in Black Canyon on the Colorado River, is the Cashman-Swartz ferry. Run by Jim Cashman and Walter Swartz.
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Graduation picture of Celesta Lisle Lowe at El Monte High School: photographic print
Date
1934
Archival Collection
Description
From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VII. Other areas in Nye County -- Subseries VII.F. Lowe Family. Lowe attended high school in El Monte, because there were no schools in Baker, California, where the family resided at the time.
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