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Las Vegas Paiute Colony appraisal report

Date

1958-03-27

Description

Appraisal report for the Las Vegas Paiute Colony by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Phoenix Area Office Branch of Realty.

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The Mint Hotel Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

From the Mint Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00235) -- This security's "Eye in the sky" shows an unusual view from atop the Mint Hotel casino floor as seen through one-way glass used for security purposes by the Mint Hotel in downtown Las Vegas. Stamped on the back of the photograph is," Las Vegas News Bureau".

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Photograph of Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1910

Date

1906 to 1916

Description

The Methodist Church can be seen in the upper right. The Palace Hotel is located in the left center. This photograph was identified by Shirley Ferron Swanson on October 25, 1983.

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The Las Vegas Strip, image 024: postcard

Date

1970 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)

Description

Night view of the portion of the Las Vegas Strip called the "Four Corners" - intersection of Tropicana Avenue and the Strip.

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Film transparency of the front exterior of the Sands Hotel as seen from Las Vegas Boulevard (Las Vegas), circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Wide view of the exterior of the Sands as seen from Las Vegas Boulevard. Peter Lind Hayes and Mary Healy headline on the sign.
Site Name: Sands Hotel
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Las Vegas Playground magazine, volume 1, number 1

Date

1962-02

Description

A magazine about life, art, entertainment and popular culture in Las Vegas. The mid-century diverse Las Vegas community and prominent Vegas entertainers are vividly featured in various articles and photographs. The magazine contains numerous print advertisements of local businesses and organizations. Published bi-monthly.

Mixed Content

Las Vegas Playground magazine, volume 2, number 2

Date

1964-01

Description

A magazine about life, art, entertainment and popular culture in Las Vegas. The mid-century diverse Las Vegas community and prominent Vegas entertainers are vividly featured in various articles and photographs. The magazine contains numerous print advertisements of local businesses and organizations. Published bi-monthly.

Mixed Content

Las Vegas Playground magazine, volume 2, number 1

Date

1963-10

Description

A magazine about life, art, entertainment and popular culture in Las Vegas. The mid-century diverse Las Vegas community and prominent Vegas entertainers are vividly featured in various articles and photographs. The magazine contains numerous print advertisements of local businesses and organizations. Published bi-monthly.

Mixed Content

Ortiz Family Collection on the Las Vegas 51s Baseball Team

Identifier

MS-00267

Abstract

The Ortiz Family Collection on the Las Vegas 51s Baseball Team consists of programs, baseball cards, posters, newspaper clippings, and seasonal media guides from 1983 to 2010. The bulk of material is from 1983-2000, when the Las Vegas Stars franchise was affiliated with the San Diego Padres. In 1983, a Pacific Coast Minor League franchise moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, and became the Las Vegas Stars. The team was an affiliate of the San Diego Padres from 1983 to 2000, and in 2001 the name changed to the Las Vegas 51s. The team was then affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2001-2008), the Toronto Blue Jays (2009-2012), and the New York Mets (2013-2018). Now the Las Vegas Aviators, the team is affliated with the Oakland A's (2019-present).

Archival Collection

Photograph of Las Vegas Wash, May 1933

Date

1933-05

Description

Las Vegas Wash in 1933

Transcribed Notes: Handwritten on back of photograph: Vegas Wash - May - 1933

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