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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to Leo A. McNamee (Las Vegas), June 20, 1939

Date

1939-06-20

Archival Collection

Description

On a report that the railroad was not fulfilling its duty to supply water to the Stewart burial plot, Bracken and others visited the site and reported on their findings. An excerpt from the original Stewart deed is referenced below.

Transcribed Notes: Handwritten note at bottom of letter: "Mrs. Mina Stewart Los Angeles 7/25 talked to M & J. No water on burial plot although reservoir overflowed. 7/25."

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The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas casino sign shows support for fallen officer Charleston Hartfield prior to his funeral procession, looking north in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-20

Description

Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. This series of photographs document the funeral procession of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Officer Charleston Hartfield, who was off duty when he was murdered in the mass shooting.

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The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas casino sign shows support for fallen officer Charleston Hartfield prior to his funeral procession, looking east in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-20

Description

Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. This series of photographs document the funeral procession of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Officer Charleston Hartfield, who was off duty when he was murdered in the mass shooting.

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Photograph of Las Vegas Town site, Las Vegas, circa 1909-1910

Date

1909 to 1910

Description

Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Roof of the Episcopal Church [located at] 2nd and Carson."

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Photograph of the Las Vegas Strip, circa 1969

Date

1968 to 1970

Description

Las Vegas Strip looking south showing the Riviera, the Stardust, and the Frontier Hotel. Per patron comment, the photo may have been taking around 1969.
Site Name: Las Vegas Strip
Address: Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of the opening of the Las Vegas Convalescent Center, Las Vegas, (Nev.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Dedication of the Las Vegas Convalescent Center, 2832 Maryland Pkwy. Standing from left to right, Mrs. Meredith Willson; Meredith Willson (author and composer); John J. Gehan; Frank Cotter, United Convalescent Hospitals Consultant; John Bowles, Pres. Of Rexall Drug Co.; Ralph Evinrude, Chairman of Board, Outboard Marine Corp.; James E. Baker, Director of FHA, State of Nevada; Frances Langford (with scissors); movie star, Gene Kelly; Ralph R. Sachs, M.D., Executive Director, UCH; Emil Forman, in charge of construction, UCH; Charles Z. Wick, President UCH; Mrs. Wick; Raymond H. Edgerly, Director of Research, UCH; Mrs. William H. Daniels; Daniel Kivel, Secretary Treasurer, UCH. [ca. 1960s] Street Address: 2832 Maryland Parkway

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Photograph of Las Vegas as seen from the top of the Arizona Club, Las Vegas, circa 1905-1912.

Date

1905 to 1912

Description

View of Las Vegas, looking toward Main and Ogden Street from the top of the Arizona Club. Visible is a landry facility and railroad station.

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Las Vegas Club flag mounted wall sign, lettering, and wall signs, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Description

Exterior view of the Las Vegas Club in Las Vegas, NV during the day.

18 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101


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