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Letter from H. H. Larson (Los Angeles) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), August 26, 1938
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Archival Collection
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Larson asking Bracken if it was still the policy of the company to not sell water to an institution like the Railroad Pass Casino.
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African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project Town Hall Meeting
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Town hall meeting for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project facilitated by Claytee D. White on May 11, 2013. In this town hall, White explains the mission and the purpose behind the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Attendees also speak, telling stories and histories of the African American people and communities in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Howard Hughes at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C.: Howard Hughes, Constantin A. Dumansky, Counselor of the Soviet Embassy; General Oscar Westover; Jesse Jones; and Chairman of the R.F.C. and Count De Saint-Quentin, the French Ambassador, 1938 July 21
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 13
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Photograph of children gathered by an artesian well near Tule Springs, circa 1938
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Archival Collection
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(left to right) Celia Rivero, Johnny Weber and Alfonso Rivero gathered by a well near Tule Springs with Margarita Rivero and Maria Weber looking on.
Transcribed Notes: 'Attached sheet: Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Nevadan, 'Help Us Write History,' February 7, 1982 -- Source: Celia Munney, 870-0713, 6301 Garwood. Born 1926. l-r: 1. Celia Rivero, 2. Johnny Weber, 3. Alfonso Rivero, cousin, 4. Margarita Rivero, mother. Died 1974, 5. Maria (Chuey) Weber, aunt. Deceased. ca. 1938. Picture taken near Tule Springs. Had restaurant, Frank's Cafe, on First St. near Fremont (pres. parking for California Club). Frank Rivero had 3 restaurants: 1 behind present Mint; 2nd near Home Lumber site; and this one. Frank died in 1948. Had Mexican and American food. Made lunches for Boulder Dam crews. Has pictures and made appointment to see her 2-17-82, 3:30 pm. Elko Rooms next to Frank's Restaurant owned by an aunt you came to LV in 1917.'
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Slide of Frank & Estella Beam Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1980s
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Archival Collection
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Script excerpts A-3 and A-6, 1946 July 24 to 1946 July 25
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: Box 573 (Restrictions apply)
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Slide of Maude Frazier Hall construction, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1957
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of library office in Grant Hall, Nevada Southern University, circa 1960-1961
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Photograph of Amargosa Cattle Co. store, Beatty (Nev.), 1937-1938
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Archival Collection
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Fourth of July menu, The Burnet House, 1905 July 04
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Bohn-Bettoni Menu Collection
Box/Folder: Box 10
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