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Evolution of a Black Community in Las Vegas: 1905 - 1940

Date

1981

Description

Essay by Roosevelt Fitzgerald exploring the history of the black community in Las Vegas from its founding in 1905 through the 1930s.

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Las Vegas Valley Land Ownership Collection

Identifier

MS-00755

Abstract

The Las Vegas Valley Land Ownership Collection contains lists of property owners in the Las Vegas Valley from 1962 to 1965. Materials are organized by Section and Township, all located in Ranges 60 to 63. Some files also contain plat maps.

Archival Collection

Photograph of people at a North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

A North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s

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Downtown Las Vegas, image 001: postcard

Date

1999

Description

Downtown Las Vegas. (1999)

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Downtown Las Vegas, image 008: postcard

Date

1990 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Views of Downtown Las Vegas.

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Las Vegas Black Historical Society Records

Identifier

MS-00101

Abstract

The Las Vegas Black Historical Society Records (2005-2009) document the organization's history including correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, bylaws, articles, a corporate charter, and use agreements. Also included is a Proclamation from Nevada State Senator Steven Horsford regarding the Second Annual Gathering of the Las Vegas Black Historical Society on January 27, 2007.

Archival Collection

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 housing and pool at the North Las Vegas Air Terminal, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa late 1960s

Date

1965 to 1969

Description

North Las Vegas Air Terminal-housing, , North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa late 1960s.

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Las Vegas, Nevada - water Wells requisitions and material

Date

1946 to 1952

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- General Manager, Manager of Properties, and Manager of Industrial Development in Los Angeles, California -- Industrial Development Subject Files

Mixed Content

Slide of the Sahara sign, Las Vegas, 1986

Date

1986

Description

Night view of the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Located at 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South on the Las Vegas Strip, the Sahara was open from 1952 to 2011 and was had a Moroccan-inspired design.

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