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Early Las Vegas road: photograph

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1930 (year approximate)

Description

Photograph of Early Las Vegas depicting a road lined with buildings. A coffee house is on the right and a tailor shop is on the left.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 29th commencement program

Date

1992-05-17

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

Text

Transparency of a scene from the film "Meet Me In Las Vegas," Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1955-1956

Date

1955 to 1956

Description

A scene from the movie "Meet Me In Las Vegas" filmed by the Sands Hotel swimming pool.

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Photograph of Las Vegas, Nevada, 1905

Date

1905

Description

Panoramic photograph of downtown Las Vegas Nevada, showing railroad tracks, the railyard, businesses (some in tents) and residential homes.

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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes in parade, Las Vegas, circa late 1940s - early 1950s

Date

1945 to 1955

Description

The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes marching past the El Cortez Hotel in a parade held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 48th commencement program

Date

2010-05-08

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

Text

Photograph of North Las Vegas Police Department administration staff, Las Vegas, circa early 1970s

Date

1970 to 1975

Description

The North Las Vegas police administration posing together in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the members pictured include: Assistant Chief James Avance, Frank Adams, Jim Rowley, Linda Garrett, Mildred Bricky, and Chief "Slim" Davison.

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"Las Vegas: the American Way to Play" promotional video for Las Vegas: video, 1988

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Voiceover explains the varied and many amenities of visiting Las Vegas; including the new McCarran International Airport, clips of entertainment and nightlife, gambling, dining options, outdoor activities, local shopping malls (Meadows, Boulevard, Fashion Show); Wet 'n Wild water park; sports including boxing, golf, tennis, Thomas & Mack event opportunities, Laughlin, Nev.; the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman field center; discusses the monorail system under construction, and how Las Vegas is the premier convention and resort town. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00930
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

Planet Hollywood signage on Harmon Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Modern signage, like this one on Planet Hollywood hotel and casino at Harmon Avenue and Las Vegas boulevard, take advantage of large display screens providing the opportunity for motion and imagery not previously available in traditional neon signs.

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Planet Hollywood signage on Harmon Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Modern signage, like this one on Planet Hollywood hotel and casino at Harmon Avenue and Las Vegas boulevard, take advantage of large display screens providing the opportunity for motion and imagery not previously available in traditional neon signs.

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