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Postcard of Benny Binion quote, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard advertising Binion's Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada n.d. The card has a picture of Benny Binion of Binion's Horseshoe. The caption, a quote by Binion, reads, "treat them right, show them a good time, and the rest will take care of itself". Site Name: Binion's Horseshoe (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Postcard of straight hand in poker, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard illustrating five cards: the ace of spades through the ten of spades. The caption reads, "I'll play these: To hold this hand makes one feel fine but I'd rather hold your hand in mine. That's straight" n.d.

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Photograph of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Manor, Millers (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Mr. And Mrs. S. H. "Barney" Manor with their daughter in the foreground in Millers, Nevada. Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Barney and I and Jo. I am some thing here. Only weigh 98 - but weight 103 again now. Wonderful. Mr. and Mrs. Sh. H. Manor and daughter. Barney' a nickname from Barney Oldfield, because he had such a heavy foot when driving. Barney's real name was Sam Houston Manor. As of 2/20/80 Barney was still living at Hawthorn and Round Mountain, 90 yrs. old. He worked for Tonopah & Goldfield RR-sect(?)hand. Their marriage was a love match. Barney had sandy red hair. He had a slight shake in his hands as I do, and because I had red hair, too, everyone teased that I really was his daughter. This photo probably taken at Millers, Nevada. Quotation and information told to Elizabeth Nelson Patrick, 2/20/80."

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Congregation Ner Tamid pamphlet: "A Sweet Year of Programming & Events, 5769 (2008-2009)"

Date

2008 to 2009

Archival Collection

Description

A Sweet Year of Programming & Events pamphlet for adult education, family programming, and special events from Congregation Ner Tamid on the Greenspun Campus for Jewish life, learning, and spiritual renewal. The pamphlet includes information on news, meetings, events, statements, and book reviews.

Mixed Content

Photograph of a small town, late 1800s-early 1900s

Date

1890 to 1910

Description

Part of a small town can be seen in the photograph, including homes, people, and pets.

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Photograph of a post office, late 1800s-early 1900s

Date

1885 to 1915

Description

People stand outside the post office with a mule and an automobile. The post office advertises Jevne's Bread.

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1959 New Year's Eve celebration at the Sands Hotel: photographs of a child with bags of coins

Date

1959

Description

Series XIX. New Year's Eve Celebrations

Sands Hotel and Casino

Mixed Content

Photograph of railroad yards and machinery, Las Vegas (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1905 (year approximate) to 1910 (year approximate)

Description

Las Vegas Railroad yards with large tanks and engine visible in the distance. Likely taken 1905-1910? Inscription with image reads: "Machine shop to back of picture."

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Postcard of gambling scene while man flirts with woman, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date

1900 to 1989

Description

A postcard illustrating a man playing poker while holding a woman's hand with the caption, "If I'd Have Held This Hand Ten Years Ago-I'd Have A------'Full House' Now!" Inscription on back.

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Photograph of men in hats at railroad depot, Las Vegas (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

Unknown year in the century of the 1900s

Description

Group of unidentifed men wearing hats stand in front of the SP, LA, & SL Railroad Depot in Las Vegas [Taken in the early 1900s].

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