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.
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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
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Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).
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Letter to the manager of the Army housing project informing him of complaints about water waste and the city ordinance forbidding water waste.
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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."
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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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