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Photograph of Virginia Page, Miss Las Vegas, Sands Hotel, June 2, 1957

Date

1957-06-02

Archival Collection

Description

Nineteen year old Virginia Page from Brighton, England, winner of Meet Me In Las Vegas contest. Page, as Miss Las Vegas, won a trip to Las Vegas for a week starting June 2, 1957. Ms. Page is pictured here at the Sands Hotel speaking to reporter Chuck Van Goerbun during a rehearsal.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 47th commencement program

Date

2009-12-15

Description

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

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Photograph of the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce's float entry in the North Las Vegas 25th anniversary parade, North Las Vegas, Nevada, April-May, 1971

Date

1971-04
1971-05

Description

The North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce dragon float entry leads the parade on the 25th anniversary of the city, North Las Vegas, Nevada, April-May, 1971. Photo by Howard W White.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 27th commencement program

Date

1990-05-13

Description

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

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Photograph of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), 1967

Date

1967

Description

View of the Hacienda property and sign looking towards the Spring Mountains.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Postcard of trees at Mormon Fort, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1924

Date

1924 (year uncertain)

Description

Scene at Mormon Fort (Las Vegas Ranch) underneath the trees. Inscription with image reads: "A shady spot at Las Vegas, NV. (early 1900s) postcard. (1924?)"

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Building Las Vegas Summer Speaker Series

Identifier

OH-01603

Abstract

Building Las Vegas Summer Speaker Series conducted by Claytee D. White and Stefani Evans on June 30, 2017, August 13, 2017, and September 17, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Panel 1: Reimagining Downtown: This panel of experts examined past and present plans for the redevelopment of Downtown Las Vegas as a tourist and entertainment destination and as an urban residential neighborhood. Panel 2: A Woman's Place Is...: This panel of high-achieving women shared their experiences in shaping the growth and development of Las Vegas. Panel 3: Turning the Tide: Water In The Desert: Leaders discussed how the supply, quality, and management of water has affected the Southern Nevada region’s growth and development.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas, Nevada - purchase one new Chevrolet sedan

Date

1933 to 1934

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada Office -- Water Company

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Polaris and Hacienda Avenues border the Las Vegas Stadium site pre-construction, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-10

Description

Drastic change is slated for the vacant land near the intersection of Polaris and West Hacienda Avenues. Planned as the future home of the Las Vegas Raiders, the site features close proximity to the Las Vegas Strip.

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Polaris and Hacienda Avenues border the Las Vegas Stadium site pre-construction, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-10

Description

Drastic change is slated for the vacant land near the intersection of Polaris and West Hacienda Avenues. Planned as the future home of the Las Vegas Raiders, the site features close proximity to the Las Vegas Strip.

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