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Photographs from the WE CAN "Love Ya Child" benefit at the Union Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, 1984

Date

1984

Description

Sixteen photos taken at the WE CAN "Love Ya Child" benefit at the Union Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. WE CAN (Working to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect) was a chapter of the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse. Individuals include Judge John F. Mendoza, attorney Bob Faiss, Paula Mendenhall, Chris Hall, Judge John McGroarty, Blanche Zucker, Leigh Schaller, Harriet Schaller, Joan Doubrava, Kathy Stewart and John Walsh. Site Name: Union Plaza Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1 South Main Street

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Photograph of Howard Hughes at his parade for Round the World flight, New York City, July 15, 1938

Date

1938-07-15

Description

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Daily News. Howard R. Hughes, Mayor La Guerdia, Grover Whalen leaving City Hall, 7/15/38."

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Photograph of costumed children for the 4th of July, circa 1930s-1950s

Date

1930 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of children dressed up in costumes, possibly for the 4th of July at City Hall in Boulder City, Nevada. Boys dressed reminiscently of America's Founding Fathers are paired with girls in patterned dresses.

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Photograph of costumed children for the 4th of July, circa 1930s-1950s

Date

1930 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of children dressed up in costumes, possibly for the 4th of July at City Hall in Boulder City, Nevada. The children stand in three row as they don sailor costumes with matching sailor hats.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter executive committee agenda

Date

1993

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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Old Timers being honored at meeting of the Chamber of Commerce: photographic print

Date

1951-10-04

Description

From the Charles Aplin Photograph Collection (PH-00236). Grouped around the centerpiece depicting a covered wagon drawn by oxen are, from left to right: Bob Hall, Mrs. Mrs. Anna Lake Beardon, Mr. Alice Lake Gifford, Mrs. Minnie Westlake, Otto Westlake, Mrs. Charles Aplin, Charles Aplin, Pearl Laravey, Payne, Mrs. Bob Hall, Fred Pine, Mrs. Fred Pine, Mrs. Anna Kramer and Mrs. Emily Ball.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter meeting agendas

Date

2000

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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Richard Strahlem oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01782

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard E. Strahlem conducted by Jacqueline R. Hall on March 12, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Strahlem discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1958 in search of job opportunities. Strahlem then describes the local businesses that he worked with and recalls the competitive nature of gambling. Strahlem later discusses the construction of McCarren International Airport and the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Archival Collection