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Jackie Brett Collection on Las Vegas, Nevada Entertainment

Identifier

MS-00384

Abstract

The Jackie Brett Collection on Las Vegas, Nevada Entertainment (1977-1996) consists of writings by Jackie Brett and publications and clippings about Las Vegas, Nevada entertainment and tourism. Brett worked for the Nevada Commission on Tourism and promoted southern Nevada through her column "Brett's Vegas View." She wrote about production shows, concerts, special performances, and events as well as the overall development of Las Vegas tourist industry in the 1980s and 1990s.

Archival Collection

Photograph of the North Las Vegas Boys' Club building, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

The North Las Vegas Boys' Club building, located at the intersection of Carey Avenue and Webster Streets, circa 1960s.

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Las Vegas Township Inspector of Elections Tally Books

Identifier

MS-00029

Abstract

The Las Vegas Township Inspector of Elections Tally Books date to 1911 and contain the tally books for the June 1, 1911 Las Vegas, Nevada Township local election, a list of all the eligible voters for the year, as well as the outcome of the elections. Edward W. Griffith and Ernest L. Fenner were the appointed election inspectors.

Archival Collection

Local photographer John Locher, right, of the Associated Press, works at the 1 October memorial located at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, looking west-southwest in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-06

Description

Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. This series of photographs document the impromptu memorial created at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

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Items, including a ti leaf lei from Hawaii, left at the 1 October memorial located at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, looking south-southwest in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-18

Description

Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. This series of photographs document the impromptu memorial created at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Facilities Management and Planning Records

Identifier

UA-00059

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Division of Facilities Management and Planning Records are comprised of Clark County, Nevada land acquisitions and right-of-way easements (1956-2004) for the Division of Facilities Management and Planning.

Archival Collection

Slide of the Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas, 1951

Date

1951

Description

A picture of the El Rancho Vegas float at the Helldorado Parade in Las Vegas.

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Photograph of the North Las Vegas Exchange Club presenting a check to the Mothers Club of the North Las Vegas Boys Club, North Las Vegas, Nevada, December 19, 1972

Date

1972-12-19

Description

North Las Vegas Exchange Club presents check to the Mothers Club of the North Las Vegas Boys' Club, North Las Vegas, Nevada, December 19, 1972. Pictured L-R: Warren Wilson, Bruce Therialt, Noel Thompson, Jo DaVan, Nadine Gemmer, and Mary Jane Brown.

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Decorative rocks, flags, signs and other items sit near the Welcome to Las Vegas sign as part of the 1 October memorial, looking north-west in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-18

Description

Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. This series of photographs document the impromptu memorial created at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

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Exterior of Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1966 (year approximate)

Description

From the Las Vegas: Snapshots of History Photograph Collection (PH-00425). Parking lot at Flamingo Las Vegas.

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