Astronauts Bob Crippen and John Young stand on stage during a celebration welcoming the two astronauts home. Stamped on the back of the photograph, "Las Vegas News Bureau."
Dinner and a party to honor astronauts after the first flight of the Shuttle Columbia. Written on the award, "This flag and patch were flown aboard the Space Shuttle 'Columbia' (STS-1) April 12-14, 1981. Presented to State of Nevada ... Astronaunt John Young. Astronaut Robert Crippen". Standing from left to right is John Young, Sany Baxter, Bob Crippen. Stamped on the back of the photograph, "Las Vegas News Bureau."
Victory bond drive September 8th, 1943 Several individuals gather together during a victory bond event. Depicted on the sign in the back, "Buy a bond, Be here Wed.Nite.Sept. 8 $5. Victory Bond Barbecue. 4 hour show Leo Carrillo. 3rd War Loan drive."
From the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas, OH-01039. On March 25, 1981, collector Sonny Neighbors interviewed his mother, Margo Knowles (born October 13th, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Margo speaks about growing up and going to school in Las Vegas. She also discusses her work as a telephone operator in Las Vegas, and at the Nevada Test Site in Nye County, Nevada.