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Photograph of fireworks outside of the Binion's Horseshoe and Golden Nugget gambling halls, Las Vegas, Nevada, approximately 1980 to 1989

Date

1980 to 1989

Description

Fireworks display above the Union Plaza Hotel at the end of Fremont Street, Las Vegas Nevada. Binion's Horseshoe Casino and the Golden Nugget Gambling Hall can also be seen. (c. 1980s?). Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau 48348 Convention Center Las Vegas, Nv. 89109".

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Photograph of Howard Hughes and his crew in Floyd Bennett Field, New York, July 10, 1938

Date

1938-07-10

Description

The black and white view of Howard Hughes and his crew surrounded by a crowd before they take off from Floyd Bennett Airport in New York.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes and his crew in Floyd Bennett Field, New York, July 10, 1938

Date

1938-07-10

Description

The black and white view of Howard Hughes and his crew surrounded by a crowd before they take off from Floyd Bennett Airport in New York.

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Photograph of a meeting of unidentified people, circa 1930s-1940s

Date

1930 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

An image of people at a meeting, possible somewhere in the southwestern region of the United States. Standing on stage, a man laughs at another man tied to a board while a crowd of onlookers sit and observe.

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Photograph of the Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes, circa 1959

Date

1958 to 1960

Description

Members of the Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes and other unidentified individuals surround a microphone while standing in front of a crowd of people in what is most likely Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Photograph of Boulder Beach during boat races at Lake Mead (Nev.), November 1955

Date

1955-11

Description

A crowd of people stand on Boulder Beach as they watch a boat race occur across Lake Mead. The hydroplanes Miss Wahoo U-77 and Miss Wayne U-50 can be seen in the background.

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Photograph the Desert Love Buggy in the Helldorado parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1934-1950

Date

1934 to 1950

Description

The Desert Love Buggy drives down the street during the Helldorado Days festival parade. Crowds line the street and White Spot Cafe and other sorefronts can be seen in the background.

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Slide of protesters at a demonstration held on Mother's Day near the Nevada Test Site, May 10, 1987

Date

1987-05-10

Description

Color image of a crowd of protesters at a demonstration held by American Peace Test, a group opposed to nuclear testing. Balloons designed to look like the earth are also visible.

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Slide of protesters at a demonstration held on Mother's Day near the Nevada Test Site, May 10, 1987

Date

1987-05-10

Description

Color image of a crowd of protesters at a demonstration held by American Peace Test, a group opposed to nuclear testing. The protesters are blocking the highway leading to the Nevada Test Site.

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Photograph of the annual "Turkey Trot" at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, circa mid 1950s - early 1960s

Date

1955 to 1964

Archival Collection

Description

The annual "Turkey Trot" held at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. An unidentified group of people crowd around two children holding a turkey by its feet.

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