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Las Vegas Variety Club Records

Identifier

MS-00590

Abstract

The Las Vegas Variety Club Records (1950-1996) consist of newspaper clippings and photographs that focus on the services the group provided to special needs children. Also included are several scrapbooks documenting the organization’s major activities in the 1950s and 1960s.

Archival Collection

Tourist on the pedestrian overpass near the Aria and Cosmopolitan Las Vegas casinos as Aria's sign shows support for fallen officer Charleston Hartfield prior to his funeral procession, looking west-northwest in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-20

Description

Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. This series of photographs document the funeral procession of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Officer Charleston Hartfield, who was off duty when he was murdered in the mass shooting.

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Photograph of zoo employees at Las Vegas Valley Zoo, Las Vegas Valley, 1975

Date

1975

Description

Zoo employees weighing lion cubs at the Las Vegas Valley Zoo.

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Bill of Sale, Las Vegas Land and Water Company (Las Vegas, Nev.), Audit No. 5355, June 1, 1954

Date

1954-06-01

Archival Collection

Description

Bill of sale for pipelines and wire lines from the Las Vegas Land and Water Company to the Las Vegas Valley Water District.

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Photograph of a saloon's interior, Las Vegas, 1980

Date

1980

Description

Re-creation of an early day Las Vegas saloon's interior as seen at Old Vegas, on the Boulder Highway.

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The Boulder Dam Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, January 21, 1926

Date

1926-01-21

Archival Collection

Description

Weekly newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

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Las Vegas Paiute Colony: correspondence

Date

1972 to 1976

Description

Resolution of the Colorado River Tribal Council to support the release of government land for the use of Native American families in Las Vegas. Letter to Realty Officer Robert Donlevy from Tribal Chairman Kenneth D. Anderson about withdrawing money for emergencies. Certificate of inspection and possession regarding the Las Vegas Paiute Colony signed by Realty Officer Robert Donlevy. Letters from Las Vegas Paiute Tribal Council Secretary Jeannette Anderson to Stewart Indian Agency Superintendent Robert L. Hunter and George Peterson asking for guidance and help regarding pollution control, health hazards, and gas fumes that may be affecting families. Article from Las Vegas Panorama detailing concerns about zoning, gas fumes, and other health hazard concerns impacting the Las Vegas Paiute Colony. Letter from Superintendent to Chairman Kenneth Anderson about developing a smoke shop complex. Letter from Acting Realty Officer B. J. Sallee about improving the access road to the Las Vegas Paiute Colony.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 36th commencement program

Date

1999-05-15

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes performing, Las Vegas, circa early 1960s

Date

1960 to 1965

Description

The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes performing at the Stardust Invitational Basketball Tournament in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes performing, Las Vegas, circa early 1960s

Date

1960 to 1965

Description

The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes performing in the Stardust Invitational Basketball Tournament at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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