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Film transparency of tornado victims, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

From left to right, tornado victims Mrs. Joe Leavy, three-year old (Baby) Bell, and what is presumed to be Joe Leavy in Midway City, Nevada. Midway City, now known as Henderson, is located eight miles out of the Hoover Dam highway.

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Film transparency of tornado victims, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

From left to right, tornado victims Mrs. Joe Leavy, three-year old (Baby) Bell, and what is presumed to be Joe Leavy in Midway City, Nevada. Midway City, now known as Henderson, is located eight miles out of the Hoover Dam highway.

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Pedestrian and automobile traffic on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-02-28

Description

Providing security and access to both automobile and pedestrian traffic is handled differently along Las Vegas Boulevard and has changed over the years on the Strip. Here tourist utilize a spacious sidewalk in front of the Paris Las Vegas hotel and casino as the Bellagio is seen in the background.

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Photograph of the Fremont Theatre marquee advertising "Bridge on the River Kwai," Las Vegas (Nev.), 1957

Date

1957

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of the Fremont Theatre marquee reads: "Best Picture Of The Year 'Bridge On The River Kwai' MW. Holden Technicolor Alec Guinness; Free Parking 4Hrs 3RD & Carson." Site Name: Fremont Theatre (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Sligar, Jerry W., 1948-

J.W. (Jerry) Sligar (1948- ) is a land surveyor with forty years of experience in Southern Nevada. He received his degree in Land Surveying from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1967. He worked for many years with engineering and surveying companies, as well as an independent business owner. He is currently the sole proprietor of J.W. Sligar Surveying.

Person

Carbone, Joseph

Bio copied from a press release from Al Freeman for the Sands Hotel: "6/1/65 from: Al Freeman/ Sands Hotel/ Las Vegas, Nevada for release: upon receipt - ENTRATTER NAMES CARBONE AS SALES - MANAGER FOR SANDS HOTEL - Las Vegas, Nevada (June 1).......Joseph Carbone, former Sales Director of the Eden Roc and Fontainebleau Hotels in Miami, has been named Director of Sales for the Sands Hotel here, it was announced today by Sands President Jack Entratter. Carbone has a long history in the hotel sales field, having been with Florida hotels for the last 12 years in similar positions.

Person

Goussak, Gregory W.

Gregory Goussak was born January 17, 1961 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Chaparral High School in 1979, completed his bachelor’s and master’s degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and his doctorate through the University of Phoenix.

Greg's childhood was shaped by experiences with Las Vegas' sixth grade centers, challenges with scoliosis, and especially, involvement with B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO).

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