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Map showing general geology and areas of artesian flow of the Las Vegas, Pahrump, and Indian Spring Valleys, Clark and Nye Counties, Nevada, 1946

Date

1947

Description

'United States Department of Interior, Geological Survey, Water Resources Bulletin No. 6.' 'State Engineer of Nevada.' Relief shown by contours. Includes township and range lines. Scale [ca. 1:126,720. 1 in.=approx. 2 miles]. Series: Water resources bulletin (Carson City, Nev.)
no. 6. Originally published as plate 1 in Ground water in Las Vegas, Pahrump, and Indian Spring Valleys, Nevada : a summary / G. B. Maxey and T. W. Robinson, prepared in cooperation with the United States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, and published as no. 6 of the Water resources bulletin.

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Photograph of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas Mayors, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1965

Date

1950 to 1965

Description

Mayors of North Las Vegas and Las Vegas sign documents with two other unidentified gentlemen, described as "engineers."

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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, July 14, 1949

Date

1949-07-14

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes, Las Vegas, 1959

Date

1959

Description

The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes wave good-bye prior to their departure on a tour to Idaho during the summer of 1959. In the foreground and shaking hands are Mayor Oran Gragson (center foreground, left) and Evelyn Stuckey (center foreground, right), director of the group. They are all standing in front of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Las Vegas Ambassadors Collection

Identifier

MS-01195

Abstract

The Las Vegas Ambassadors Collection (1968-1985) primarily consists of a scrapbook, newspaper articles, and photographs documenting the activities of the Las Vegas Ambassadors youth singing group. The materials were compiled by Harry LaFavor, the Ambassadors' business manager, who co-founded the group with Norman Kaye and Richie Astone to promote a positive image of Las Vegas. The collection also includes a songbook, vinyl record and ¼” tape recording, and promotional materials.

Archival Collection

The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, February 23, 1950

Date

1950-02-23

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

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Las Vegas water supply in 1936, circa 1937

Date

1937 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

Report of the output of the Las Vegas Springs and well, and Las Vegas water consumption for 1936.

Transcribed Notes: handwritten corrections in pencil

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Las Vegas Club in downtown Las Vegas: postcards

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Postcards of the Las Vegas Club in downtown Las Vegas. (n.d.) (Corner of Main and Fremont Streets) From the Dennis McBride Photograph Collection (PH-00263).

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Aerial photograph of the Las Vegas Hilton (Las Vegas), circa 1978

Date

1978 to 1979

Description

Las Vegas Hilton after the expansion of the north tower. Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. Las Vegas - Nevada Convention Center, 31238 Don English. Jerry Abbott. Joe Buck. Milt Palmer. Wolf Wergin. Gary Angell. Tony King. Jim Borrup. Lee McDonald. Herb Herpolsheimer." Note: The International Hotel was sold in 1970 and renamed the Las Vegas Hilton in 1971.
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road

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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, March 9, 1950

Date

1950-03-09

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

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