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Las Vegas Ambassadors Collection

Identifier

MS-01195

Abstract

The Las Vegas Ambassadors Collection (1968-1985) primarily consists of a scrapbook, newspaper articles, and photographs documenting the activities of the Las Vegas Ambassadors youth singing group. The materials were compiled by Harry LaFavor, the Ambassadors' business manager, who co-founded the group with Norman Kaye and Richie Astone to promote a positive image of Las Vegas. The collection also includes a songbook, vinyl record and ¼” tape recording, and promotional materials.

Archival Collection

Follow Me to Las Vegas Magazine

Date

1967-08

Description

Follow Me to Las Vegas, a magazine about art, entertainment, and popular culture in Las Vegas, Nevada. The magazine contains several print advertisements of local businesses and organizations. 

Mixed Content

Follow Me to Las Vegas Magazine

Date

1968-02

Description

Follow Me to Las Vegas, a magazine about art, entertainment, and popular culture in Las Vegas, Nevada. The magazine contains several print advertisements of local businesses and organizations. 

Mixed Content

Letter from Joseph Irving (Las Vegas) to A. M. Folger (Las Vegas), February 27, 1948

Date

1948-02-27

Archival Collection

Description

Estimate for the drilling of a well on the Las Vegas Ranch.

Text

Lightning over Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-08-02

Description

Lightning flashes across the Las Vegas valley as seen from the Whitney Mesa in Henderson.

Image

Vacant Fountainbleau on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-18

Description

The unfinished Fountainbleau project sits on the Las Vegas Strip, as seen from the Stratosphere Tower.

Image

North end of the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-18

Description

North-end of the Las Vegas Strip in afternoon light as seen from the Stratosphere Tower.

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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, April 6, 1950

Date

1950-04-06

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Text

Photograph of Las Vegas High School cheerleaders, Las Vegas, 1954

Date

1954

Description

A group photo of cheerleaders for Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. The girls are identified as, from left to right: (front) Denece Jolley, Barbara Merrill, and Evelyn Hibbard; (back, leaping in air) Miriam O'Donnell and Gay Fisher (head cheerleader).

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Photograph of menorah at Chabad of Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

An ornate menorah sits in the sanctuary in the Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.

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