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Photograph of a horse at Kiel Ranch, North Las Vegas (Nev.), 1893-1904

Date

1893 to 1904

Archival Collection

Description

The favorite horse at Kiel Ranch. Sunrise Mountain in background. 0105 0099 is a duplicate copy of this photo. Site Name: Kiel Ranch (North Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

B.B. King recordings, 1975 to 1996

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

King talks about his early life and career in the South, his influences, teaching himself to play music, crime his work in rehabilitation, his guitar Lucille, and advice on teaching yourself music.

After a musical introduction, King talks about his early career, the culture of both the music industry and the country in the 50's, his influences, his hits, and his favorite works.

After a recorded musical introduction, King discusses why he developed his guitar style, his career, childhood, and other entertainers.

King discusses blues music culture, the Mississippi delta, his military experiences, working for Bullet Records, and other aspects of his life and career.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

Photograph of the Sands Hotel marquee, Las Vegas, circa 1950s-1960s

Date

1950 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

The Sands Hotel primary marquee advertises Jerry Lewis; Bob De Voye Trio; the most beautiful girls in the west; Antonio Morelli and His Music. The secondary marquee advertises Lillian Briggs; Clark Bros.; Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps; The Four Voices.

Image

Photograph of the Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, May 1964

Date

1964-05

Archival Collection

Description

An exterior view of the Sands Hotel, as seen from Las Vegas Blvd. The primary marquee advertises Alan King; Chubby Checker; Antonio Morelli and His Music. The secondary marquee advertises Morry King and His Violins; Dave Burton; Danny Costello; Ernie Stewart.

Image

Ledbetter, Adams

Primary Supervisor at Vegas Heights Elementary School

Primary Supervisor at Vegas Heights Elementary School

Person