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Mida Mae Dick Collection on Las Vegas Entertainment

Identifier

MS-00259

Abstract

The Mida Mae Dick Collection on Las Vegas Entertainment (1945-1986) consists of clippings and programs about the Las Vegas, Nevada entertainment scene. The bulk of the materials concern shows and nightlife at notable hotels and casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.

Archival Collection

Art Sloan Collection of Las Vegas Memorabilia

Identifier

MS-00831

Abstract

The Art Sloan Collection of Las Vegas Memorabilia (1931-2005) consists of items from Las Vegas, Nevada casinos and hotels such as the Flamingo, El Rancho, and Hotel Last Frontier. Materials include ashtrays, silverware and glassware, postcards, photographs, dice, playing cards, matchbooks, and other casino memorabilia. Materials also include Nevada license plates from 1933 and 1936 and a hard hat from the construction of the Hoover Dam.

Archival Collection

The Boulder Dam Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, probably 1926

Date

1926

Archival Collection

Description

Weekly newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club. The top right corner is ripped off, but the date of the newsletter is likely 1926.

Text

Las Vegas, Nevada - retirement of Lots 19 and 20

Date

1933 to 1934

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada Office -- Water Company

Mixed Content

Las Vegas, Nevada - retirement of Lots 25 and 26

Date

1934

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada Office -- Water Company

Mixed Content

Las Vegas, Nevada - retirement of Lots 1, 2, 17, 18

Date

1935

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada Office -- Water Company

Mixed Content

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 31st commencement program

Date

1994-05-13

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

Text

Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to C. P. Massie (Las Vegas), June 10, 1942

Date

1942-06-10

Archival Collection

Description

Letter to the manager of the Army housing project informing him of complaints about water waste and the city ordinance forbidding water waste.

Text

Photograph of the Las Vegas Volunteer Fire Department, Las Vegas, early to mid 1900s

Date

1900 to 1950

Description

A group photo of the Las Vegas Volunteer Fire Department in Las Vegas, Nevada. Description provided with image: "Back row, sitting on truck: Ray Nealy, Jimmie Downs, Shorty DeBrink, Harry Jameson, Henry Kampling. Stand of back step: Roy Neagle (Nagley?). Standing: Bill Trelease, RER (Earl Rockwell), Gene Parks, Leon R. (Rockwell), Harold Case, Horace Taylor, Jimmy Adams, Percy Scholenberger (Shellenberger?), Tom Lake. Driver seat: Archie Mellot, Al Conger."

Image

Aerial photograph of the Las Vegas Hilton from the north (Las Vegas), circa 1976

Date

1976 to 1978

Description

Aerial view of the Hilton from the north after the completion of the east tower. The International Hotel was sold in 1970 and renamed the Las Vegas Hilton in 1971.
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road

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