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Las Vegas Sun Photographs
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The Las Vegas Sun Photographs depict significant events in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1948 to 1989 that were covered by the newspaper. The photographs partially document the gubernatorial, senatorial, mid-term, and local elections in Nevada in 1982. The photographs also include protests by African Americans for better wages and renters for fair housing practices, McCarran Airport, protests against the Nevada Test Site, the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas, hotels and casinos, political events, parades, dedications of buildings, and aerial photographs of the city. The photographs also depict politicians during campaign events and fundraisers, including President Ronald Reagan; U.S. Senators Howard Cannon, Pat McCarran, Chic Hecht, Paul Laxalt, and Harry Reid; Nevada governors Mike O'Callaghan and Robert List; and Lieutenant Governor Bob Cashell.
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Vegas World groundbreaking: video
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Local news anchors reports from Vegas World groundbreaking; Vegas World will be the first City of Las Vegas casino; Stupak's goal is to please "the home folks" and locals of Las Vegas; converted from betatape (original taping June 21, 1978). Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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Architectural drawing of additions to the Mather residence, Las Vegas, Nevada, site plan, floor plan and details, October 14, 1975
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Archival Collection
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Site plan of the existing structure and additions to the Mather residence in Las Vegas, Nevada, including floor plans and details for a garage and additional bedroom. Included are the garage floor plan, drawings of the front exterior and entry elevations, and details for a skylight and the patio ceiling. "Date: 14 Oct. 1975, revisions: 15 Oct. 1975."
Site Name: Mather residence
Address: 2800 Cowan Circle;
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The "Vegas Strong" heart sculpture along the walkway at the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden, looking south-southeast in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Archival Collection
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Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. Envisioned by activists and built by volunteers, the City of Las Vegas established the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden at 1015 S. Casino Center Boulevard to honor the victims and give family members and the community a place to gather to remember.
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Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Las Vegas Strip with Paris Las Vegas hotel and casino, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Las Vegas Strip with Paris Las Vegas hotel and casino, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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The Las Vegas Community Healing Garden, looking north in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Archival Collection
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Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. Envisioned by activists and built by volunteers, the City of Las Vegas established the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden at 1015 S. Casino Center Boulevard to honor the victims and give family members and the community a place to gather to remember.
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Photograph of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas Mayors, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1965
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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes, Las Vegas, 1959
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