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Photograph of the opening of the Las Vegas Convalescent Center, Las Vegas, (Nev.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Dedication of the Las Vegas Convalescent Center, 2832 Maryland Pkwy. Standing from left to right, Mrs. Meredith Willson; Meredith Willson (author and composer); John J. Gehan; Frank Cotter, United Convalescent Hospitals Consultant; John Bowles, Pres. Of Rexall Drug Co.; Ralph Evinrude, Chairman of Board, Outboard Marine Corp.; James E. Baker, Director of FHA, State of Nevada; Frances Langford (with scissors); movie star, Gene Kelly; Ralph R. Sachs, M.D., Executive Director, UCH; Emil Forman, in charge of construction, UCH; Charles Z. Wick, President UCH; Mrs. Wick; Raymond H. Edgerly, Director of Research, UCH; Mrs. William H. Daniels; Daniel Kivel, Secretary Treasurer, UCH. [ca. 1960s] Street Address: 2832 Maryland Parkway

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Slide of the Stardust Hotel, 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.

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Fraternal Order of Eagles, Las Vegas Chapter Records

Identifier

MS-00449

Abstract

The Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.), Las Vegas Chapter Records (1906-2001) consist primarily of scrapbooks, attendance and meeting minute record books, correspondence, and an accounting ledger from F.O.E. Aerie #1213 and its associated Women’s Auxiliary and Retired Eagles Activities Club (REAC) located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The scrapbooks contain newspaper articles, photographs, memorandums, and state and national F.O.E. convention information. The collection also contains REAC secretary documents including the club charter, constitution, and bylaws. The F.O.E. is an international non-profit fraternal organization.

Archival Collection

Photograph of a parade on Fremont Street (Las Vegas), 1948

Date

1948

Description

Transcribed from original: "Circa 1948. A Shrine band marches down Fremont Street during an early parade." This parade was in support of the 1948 elections, as indicated by the banner in the photo, urging citizens to vote Democratic: Harry S. Truman for President, Alben W. Barkley for Vice-President, and Walter S. Baring, Jr. for Congress. The following buildings and signs can be seen in the photograph: Overland Hotel; Pioneer Club; Club Savoy; Boulder Club; Eldorado; Golden Nugget Saloon.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV

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Downtown Las Vegas, image 006: postcard

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)

Description

Downtown Las Vegas showing the Pioneer Club with "Vegas Vic."

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Downtown Las Vegas, image 001: postcard

Date

1999

Description

Downtown Las Vegas. (1999)

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Downtown Las Vegas, image 008: postcard

Date

1990 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Views of Downtown Las Vegas.

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Photograph of people at a North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

A North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s

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Las Vegas Westside: newspaper clippings, community programs, and correspondence

Date

1960 to 1979

Archival Collection

Description

Folder of materials from the Mabel Hoggard Papers (MS-00565) -- Civic engagement file. Las Vegas Westside newspaper clippings, community programs, and correspondence. This folder includes a program for a tribute to Ruby Duncan; Operation Life Community Press newsletter, Year 1, Volume 4, March 1978; Westside Council summary; Westside Federal Credit Union Education Committee records; and Nevada Equal Rights Commission letters and amended statistical report, March 16, 1978.

Mixed Content

Las Vegas Paiute Colony criminal and civil jurisdiction: correspondence and resolutions

Date

1965 to 1966

Description

Letter from superintendent to the Bureau of Indian Affairs commissioner about the distribution of funds, the history of the Las Vegas band, rolls and membership, and relocation. Letter from superintendent to W. Wade Head, Area Director, "in reference to criminal and civil jurisdiction of Indians on the Las Vegas Indian Colony." Letter from acting superintendent to Assessor's Office about personal property tax levied against the trailer of a Southern Paiute woman living on the Las Vegas Colony. Resolutions of the general council of the Las Vegas Indian Colony about civil and criminal jurisdiction. Letter from Jose A. Zuni, superintendent, to Mrs. Charles Danzinger, Missionary Board Chairman, about a building on the Las Vegas Colony.

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