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Photographs of guests at event in Las Vegas, (Nev.), circa 1960
Date
1959 to 1961
Archival Collection
Description
Prominent guests chat at a function in Nevada, possibly the Governor's Ball. Individuals identified from left to right: 1. Bob Keyser/Kaiser, Deluca Importing Company, 2. Grant Sawyer, Gov. of Nevada, 3. Jan Peerce, LV singer and hotel performer, 4. Mrs. Peerce, Jan's wife, 5. Art Smith, Chairman of Board of Bank of NV & CEO of First Interstate Bank.
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Photographs of Governor Sawyer and Miles Pike, (Nev.), 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Governor Sawyer and Miles Nelson Pike stand together next to an American flag and possibly Nevada's state flag. Pike was the Chariman of the Democratic Party and former Nevada District Attorney as well as a Supeme Court Judge. Photographer: John Nulty
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Interview with Bruce Walter Church, April 27, 2004
Date
2004-04-27
Archival Collection
Description
Narrator affiliation: Assistant Manager for Environment, Safety, Security & Health, Department of Energy
Access note: May not quote in any form without written permission from interviewee
Access note: May not quote in any form without written permission from interviewee
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 1, 1983
Date
1983-11-01
Archival Collection
Description
Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 14 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.
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Photograph of Harry Reid and Hillary Clinton, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa early 1990s
Date
1990 to 1994
Archival Collection
Description
U.S. Senator Harry Reid (Nev.) at podium on the occasion of Hillary Clinton's visit to UNLV.
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Photograph of Harry Reid, Hillary Clinton, and Bob Miller, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa early 1990s
Date
1990 to 1994
Archival Collection
Description
U. S. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) shakes hands with First Lady Hillary Clinton during her visit to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus. Nevada Governor Bob Miller stands in the back.
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Photograph of Bonnie Gragson, wife of Mayor Oran K. Gragson, in a Renaissance-style costume displaying a campaign poster for her husband, circa 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Bonnie Gragson, wife of Mayor Oran K. Gragson, in a Renaissance-style costume displaying a campaign poster for her husband. The poster features a woman with long dark hair holding a sign that reads "Vote Gragson." On the belt of the dress is a star that says "cream cheese." The location where the photograph was taken is unknown. Oran Kenneth Gragson (February 14, 1911 – October 7, 2002) was an American businessman and politician. He was the longest-serving mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1959 to 1975. Gragson, a member of the Republican Party, was a small business owner who was elected Mayor on a reform platform against police corruption and for equal opportunity for people of all socio-economic and racial categories. Gragson died in a Las Vegas hospice on October 7, 2002, at the age of 91. The Oran K. Gragson Elementary School located at 555 N. Honolulu Street, Las Vegas, NV 89110 was named in his honor.
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Photograph of Mayor Oran K. Gragson with USAF Thunderbirds, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, circa early 1960s
Date
1960 to 1965
Archival Collection
Description
Mayor Oran K. Gragson (standing, left) poses with USAF Thunderbirds, precision flying team based at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayor Gragson is holding a matted photo of the Thunderbirds in flight over a mountain. The inscription reads " To: Mayor Oran Gragson with sincere best wishes, The USAF Thunderbirds." Oran Kenneth Gragson (February 14, 1911 – October 7, 2002) was an American businessman and politician. He was the longest-serving mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1959 to 1975. Gragson, a member of the Republican Party, was a small business owner who was elected Mayor on a reform platform against police corruption and for equal opportunity for people of all socio-economic and racial categories. Gragson died in a Las Vegas hospice on October 7, 2002, at the age of 91. The Oran K. Gragson Elementary School located at 555 N. Honolulu Street, Las Vegas, NV 89110 was named in his honor. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of Mayor Oran K. Gragson with USAF Thunderbirds, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, circa early 1960s
Date
1960 to 1965
Archival Collection
Description
Mayor Oran K. Gragson (standing, 2nd from right), poses with USAF Thunderbirds, precision flying team based at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayor Gragson is holding a matted photo of the Thunderbirds in flight over Hoover Dam. The inscription reads " To: Mayor Oran Gragson with sincere best wishes, The USAF Thunderbirds." Oran Kenneth Gragson (February 14, 1911 – October 7, 2002) was an American businessman and politician. He was the longest-serving mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1959 to 1975. Gragson, a member of the Republican Party, was a small business owner who was elected Mayor on a reform platform against police corruption and for equal opportunity for people of all socio-economic and racial categories. Gragson died in a Las Vegas hospice on October 7, 2002, at the age of 91. The Oran K. Gragson Elementary School located at 555 N. Honolulu Street, Las Vegas, NV 89110 was named in his honor. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of Mayor Oran K. Gragson at the International College of Surgeons, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 21, 1967
Date
1967-11-21
Archival Collection
Description
Mayor Oran K. Gragson (right) with Dr. Joe De los Reyes at the International College of Surgeons, held at the Flamingo Hotel. Oran Kenneth Gragson (February 14, 1911 – October 7, 2002) was an American businessman and politician. He was the longest-serving mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1959 to 1975. Gragson, a member of the Republican Party, was a small business owner who was elected Mayor on a reform platform against police corruption and for equal opportunity for people of all socio-economic and racial categories. Gragson died in a Las Vegas hospice on October 7, 2002, at the age of 91. The Oran K. Gragson Elementary School located at 555 N. Honolulu Street, Las Vegas, NV 89110 was named in his honor.
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