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UNLV University Libraries Collection on Las Vegas Show Costume Design

Identifier

MS-00422

Abstract

The UNLV University Libraries Collection on Las Vegas Show Costume Design is comprised of work from several desginers who created costumes for various Las Vegas, Nevada shows. The designs are undated but appear to date from the 1940s to 1970s. The collection includes works from the following designers: Jean Devlyn, Anne Guertin, Larry Merritt, Ladd, Josephine Spinedi, Corrado Colabucci, and also includes unsigned designs from unknown artists. The collection also designs for Matt Gregory Productions. Most of the designs do not include show information.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas, Nevada, 1923 to 1989

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographic slides of neon signs in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1923 to 1989. Materials include slides of hotels and casinos, wedding chapels, McCarran International Airport, and other local landmarks.

Archival Collection

Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection

Archival Component

Postcard of Fremont Street, Las Vegas, 1918

Date

1918

Description

A view looking down Fremont Street featuring Woodward's Garage storefront. Las Vegas Pharmacy and Dewitt are credited on the photo's bottom left side.

Image

Photograph of past, present and future presidents of the North Las Vegas Democratic Club, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

North Las Vegas Democratic Club installations. Pictured L-R: Bonnie Price, outgoing President; Ken Reynolds, past President; Frank Mathews, incoming President. North Las Vegas, circa 1970s.

Image

Photograph of Las Vegas High School (Nev.), 1910s

Date

1910 to 1919

Description

Las Vegas High School, built in 1910. When a new high school was built in 1929, this became Fifth Street Grammar School. Site Name: Las Vegas High School (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Postcard of Fremont Street, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1924

Date

1924

Description

Postcard shows Fremont Street with automobiles, men, and businesses such as Hotel Overland, Hotel Nevada, Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas Cafe.
Site Name: Fremont Street (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Slide of the Stardust Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, 1986

Date

1986

Description

Stardust Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Originally located at 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South, the Stardust was open from 1958 to 2006 and replaced the Royal Nevada's location on the Las Vegas Strip.

Image

Photograph of an unidentified diving grandmother at the Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, circa 1965

Date

1964 to 1966

Archival Collection

Description

An unidentified diving grandmother at the Sands Hotel and Casino pool in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Arlington Park Turf Club sign is visible in the background.

Image

Photograph of an unidentified diving grandmother at the Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, circa 1965

Date

1964 to 1966

Archival Collection

Description

An unidentified diving grandmother at the Sands Hotel and Casino pool in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Arlington Park Turf Club sign is visible in the background.

Image

Photograph of an unidentified diving grandmother at the Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, circa 1965

Date

1964 to 1966

Archival Collection

Description

An unidentified diving grandmother at the Sands Hotel and Casino pool in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Arlington Park Turf Club sign is visible in the background.

Image