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Eye in the Sky at the Sands Hotel: photographs
Date
1961 to 1968
Archival Collection
Description
Series VIII. Sands Hotel Interior and Exterior
Sands Hotel and Casino
Mixed Content
Transcript of interview with Marianne Carpenter by James D. Campbell, March 02, 1977
Date
1977-03-02
Archival Collection
Description
James D. Campbell interviews Las Vegas native, Marianne Carpenter (born in 1929) at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office, located at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During the interview Marianne recalls the crash of Carol Lombard’s plane, the early above ground atomic tests, pollution and other social and environmental occurrences that have taken place in Las Vegas. Marianne also discusses the Helldorado Parade, the Downtown area and the Mesquite Club. Lastly, she offers an overview of her experience working for Nellis Air Force Base and her current job at the EPA
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Front of postcard
Date
1907
Description
The front of the postcard depicts a group of men sitting at a table playing poker.
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Front of postcard
Date
1906-08-03
Description
Front of the postcard depics a group of skeletons smoking cigarettes and playing poker.
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Front of postcard
Date
1919-04-08
Description
Front of the postcard depicts a group of men playing poker at a table.
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Front of postcard
Date
1907
Description
Front of the postcard depicts a group of men, seemingly from a medieval time playing poker.
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Virginia Houser interview, March 20, 1978: transcript
Date
1978-03-20
Archival Collection
Description
On March 20, 1978, collector Karen Reed interviewed her grandmother, Virginia Houser (born on August 22nd, 1912 in Bartonville, Illinois) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the interview, Virginia Houser discusses working in Las Vegas at various stores as well as changes in the Downtown and Strip areas. She also speaks about the annual Helldorado Parade and other entertainment in the Las Vegas area besides gambling.
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