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Photograph of Las Vegas Rail Yards back view, Las Vegas (Nev.)

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Another view of the Las Vegas Rail yards seen from a back area. Inscription with image reads: "Back shop at left."

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas ROTC Records

Identifier

UA-00031

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas ROTC Records are comprised of administrative files and photographic prints from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) from its inception in 1980 to 1991. The collection includes photographs of cadet activities as well as Army ROTC recruitment materials.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas High School Class of 1929 Collection

Identifier

MS-00632

Abstract

The Las Vegas High School Class of 1929 Collection (1921-1979) contains materials relating to the Las Vegas High School graduating class of 1929. Materials include a scrapbook with photographs, pamphlets, fliers, and newspaper clippings from the thirtieth, fortieth, forty-fifth, and fiftieth reunions, as well as poster boards and oversized photographs from the 1920s.

Archival Collection

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 roughly bordered by West Hacienda Avenue, Dean Martin Drive, Russell Road, and Polaris Avenue as seen from the freeway overpass on West Hacienda. Planned as the future home of the Las Vegas Raiders, the site features close proximity to the Las Vegas Strip.

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Film transparency of the Las Vegas Day train ride, Las Vegas, circa 1980

Date

1980

Description

Elbert Edwards and his family at the Las Vegas Day train ride in Las Vegas, Nevada. Banner in photo reads: "Diamond Jubilee Celebration."

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Black Entertainers in Las Vegas: 1940 - 1960

Date

1988

Description

Essay by Roosevelt Fitzgerald reflecting on black entertainers during the early days of the Las Vegas Strip, dated 1988.

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Tourists and cars on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-02-28

Description

Providing security and access to both automobile and pedestrian traffic is handled differently along Las Vegas Boulevard and has changed over the years on the Strip. This busy stretch near Bally's hotel and casino is an example of how fencing and traditional sidewalks move tourists while keeping automobile traffic flowing.

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Tourists and cars on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-02-28

Description

Providing security and access to both automobile and pedestrian traffic is handled differently along Las Vegas Boulevard and has changed over the years on the Strip. This busy stretch near Bally's hotel and casino is an example of how fencing and traditional sidewalks move tourists while keeping automobile traffic flowing.

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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, June 21, 1951

Date

1951-06-21

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to L. L. Arnett (Las Vegas), June 15, 1935

Date

1935-06-15

Archival Collection

Description

Letter from Bracken asking the Las Vegas mayor if the city could assign a policeman at the water company's expense to enforce water restrictions as they were entering the hottest part of the year.

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