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Las Vegas Paiute Colony election: report and guidelines

Date

1968-03-14

Description

Adult Education Specialist Fred W. Forbusch's report about the Las Vegas Indian (Paiute) Colony organizing a formal governing body and discussions of including the Colony in the Model Cities program of North Las Vegas. Las Vegas Indian Colony Guidelines for election committee.

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Photograph of V.F.W. Post band in front of the Las Vegas Courthouse, Las Vegas, circa 1930s.

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

V.F.W. Post band seated on steps of Las Vegas Courthouse with their instruments.

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Photograph of the UNLV campus, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, October 4, 1991

Date

1991-10-04

Description

View of the UNLV campus and Sheep Mountain range from the roof of the Rod Lee Bigelow Health Sciences (BHS) building during construction at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

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Las Vegas Strip with Paris Las Vegas hotel and casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2017 June 03

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Development of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada

Archival Component

Las Vegas Strip with Paris Las Vegas hotel and casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2017 June 03

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Development of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada

Archival Component

Photographs of Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), February 8, 2017

Date

2017-02-08
2017-08-05

Description

The Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel sign sits at 1205 Las Vegas Boulevard South. The chapel has provided themed weddings since 1999. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Data Sheet.
Site address: 1205 S Las Vegas Blvd
Sign owner: Ron Decar And Jamie Richards
Sign details: The building was constructed in 1950. This location was originally The Thunderbird Lounge. In 1999 it was bought by Ron and Jamie to be the Viva Las Las Vegas Wedding Chapel.
Sign condition: 4- still in good condition, paint is still bright
Sign form: Pylon
Sign-specific description: This sign showcases a pink and white color scheme. The sign has a caricature of Elvis, as well as other caricatures surrounding him. The words Viva Las Vegas are in pink channeled neon letters. This sign also has a video screen marquee. Underneath the video screen is sparkling incandescent light bulbs contained in channeled letters stating "Wedding Chapel". This sign also has a plastic back lit signs that advertises themed weddings and themed rooms.
Sign - type of display: Neon, Incandescent light bulbs, plastic back lit and video screen display
Sign - media: Steel, plastic and media screen.
Sign - non-neon treatments: Plastic back lit section and Video Display screen.
Sign animation: Flasher for incandescent light bulbs
Sign environment: This location is on South Las Vegas Blvd. in between Downtown and the Strip. This chapel is next to a Super 8 motel, a couple blocks from the Little White Wedding Chapel, across the street from two Hostels.
Sign manufacturer: Thompson Neon Sign Company and Hyoco Sign Company(the Video board display)
Sign - date of installation: 2000
Sign - date of redesign/move: 2004 video screen added
Sign - thematic influences: This sign showcases Vintage Las Vegas themes with Elvis and his relation to Vegas particularly with the name of the chapel and his caricature on the sign.
Survey - research locations: Assessor's Page, Viva Las Vegas Wedding chapel website http://www.vivalasvegasweddings.com/ , Email correspondence with Blaze Linn(wedding Coordinator)
Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-05
Sign keywords: Flashing; Incandescent; Plastic; Backlit; Neon; Pylon; Steel; Video screen; Chasing; Back to back; Paint

Mixed Content

Ainsworth Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Memorabilia

Identifier

MS-00190

Abstract

The Ainsworth Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Memorabilia (1942-1965) consists of fliers, programs, and receipts from Las Vegas, Nevada events and gatherings. The material pertains to the Helldorado, Boulder Roundup, and Little Britches rodeos as well as local plays and musicals. Also of interest, the collection contains a 1942 World War II ration book.

Archival Collection

Photograph of the Las Vegas High School Basketball team, Las Vegas, circa 1926

Date

1926

Description

Las Vegas High School Basketball Team in their uniforms. L-R: Coach Carver , Jack Sandy, Fred Whiteneck, Clair Wadsworth, Ebbie Davis, Fermin Goodwin, Berkley Bunker.

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First Methodist Church of Las Vegas Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00112

Abstract

The First Methodist Church Photograph Collection (approximately 1909-1912) contains black-and-white photographic prints and corresponding negatives of the Las Vegas train depot, railroad yards, and the First Methodist Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also included are portraits of Reverend Edwin A. Palmer and his family.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Las Vegas, 1908

Date

1908

Description

Panorama of Las Vegas, 1908. The home of Mr.. & Mrs. Ed Von Tobel., Sr. is shown with the peaked roof (appearing to be sitting atop a power pole). Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.

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