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Protestors in Las Vegas: photographic print

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Protestors against the Nevada Test Site in Las Vegas. The Palace Station is pictured in the background. circa 1980-1999.

Image

Photograph of the Las Vegas Strip at night, 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

View of the Las Vegas Strip at night, showing the Thunderbird, El Rancho Vegas and the Sahara.
Site Name: Las Vegas Strip
Address: Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV

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Soroptimist International of Greater Las Vegas and Paradise Valley Records

Identifier

MS-00443

Abstract

The Soroptimist International of Greater Las Vegas and Paradise Valley Records document the activity of two Las Vegas, Nevada chapters of the women's advocacy group Soroptimist International from 1968 to 2000. The records contain membership information, by-laws, correspondence, scrapbooks, publications, memoranda, and ephemera about women's issues, environmental concerns, and the club's activities in the Greater Las Vegas and Paradise Valley chapters. The records also contain information from conferences held by Soroptimist International, including audio cassette recordings of speeches and presentations.

Archival Collection

Photograph of the first public train into Las Vegas from Los Angeles, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 15, 1905

Date

1905-05-15

Description

The image was taken within the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad's rail yard. In the center of the photograph is a large crowd of people who have just arrived. To the left is passenger cars, to the right freight cars, in the background center is the first depot in Las Vegas, a railroad car. Photographer is believed to have been Ed Von Tobel, Sr. The San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad offered a special rate of sixteen dollars to those coming in for the auction of lots within Clark's Las Vegas Townsite. If an individual purchased property, the amount of the ticket would be refunded.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Alumni Association Records

Identifier

UA-00035

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Alumni Association Records (approximately 1970-2009) primarily contain photographic prints of homecoming, graduation, award ceremonies, luncheons, career days, sports, and other events. Also included in the collection are photographic prints of UNLV merchandise, faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as subject files with correspondence, reports, brochures, university anniversary planning documents, promotional materials, meeting minutes, and newspaper clippings. Additional materials include contact sheets, negatives, a floppy disk, VHS tapes, a Betacam tape, and keychains.

Archival Collection

Photograph of gamblers at a craps table in the El Rancho Vegas (Las Vegas), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Gamblers at a craps table in the El Rancho Vegas. Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau, Las Vegas-Nevada, Photographers Don English, Joe Buck, Jerry Abbott, 5108."
Site Name: El Rancho Vegas
Address: 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Invoice statements to the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, 1971

Date

1971-03

Description

An invoice statement for advertising from Cole Fischer Rogow, Inc. (New York) to Mr. M.G. Coombs at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mixed Content

Las Vegas Art League Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00064

Abstract

The Las Vegas Art League Photograph Collection contains two photographic prints from between approximately 1960 and 1969. These photographs depict the director of the Las Vegas Art League, Lucile Spire Bruner, along with other individuals viewing and displaying art in Las Vegas, Nevada. Other individuals pictured are Bill Cramer, Miram Kapfer, Irene Chenin, Marge Herzoz, Mary Callahan, and Eleanor Badik.

Archival Collection

Welcome to Las Vegas sign: postcard

Date

1959 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

At left, the famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign. Visible in the bottom right corner in the distance is the Klondike Casino.

Image

LVLWC Las Vegas Ranch - water well

Date

1948 to 1955

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