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Film transparency of the entrance of the Royal Nevada (Las Vegas), between 1955-1959
Date
1955 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
nighttime view of the front exterior and entrance of the Royal Nevada resort and casino. The Royal Nevada was eventually incorporated into the Stardust Resort and Casino.
Site Name: Royal Nevada
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Notes on the Four Chaplains Day Benefit written by the Freeman Company publicists to Jack Kogan, January 27, 1960
Date
1960-01-27
Archival Collection
Description
A copy of notes written by the Freeman Company publicists outlining the location, time, and entertainment prepared for the Four Chaplains Day Benefit at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Site Name: Las Vegas Convention Center (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Mixed Content
Photograph of Fremont Street, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1908
Date
1908
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white view of the Fremont Street from 2nd Street, looking west. Signs reading "Post Office" and "Majestic" can be seen on a building in the left foreground. Site Name: Fremont Street (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, 1936-1940
Date
1936 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
The filling of the Hoover Dam after the completion of the construction. It was previously called the Boulder Dam, and in 1947 it was officially renamed the Hoover Dam. Written on the top of the photo: "BDRA. NEV. 4.36 350." Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)
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Photograph of man in Fortune Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1953 - 1958
Date
1953 to 1958
Archival Collection
Description
An unidentified worker stands in front of slot machines inside the Fortune Club casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Fortune Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 East Fremont Street
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Photograph of cotton planters on ranch, Pahrump (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Three cotton planters stand among the crops at the Lazy 88 Ranch. Inscription with photo, identifying the people, reads: "Cotton planters of Pahrump, Dale, Bert, and Ethel, Happy Memories, T. L. McCullough." Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch
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Photograph of Lincoln County Court House, Pioche (Nev.), 1872
Date
1872
Archival Collection
Description
Lincoln County Court. On the right and left side of the entrance reads " POST NO BILLS", the sign in the doorway reads " Old Lincoln County Court House for $1,000,000!" Site Name: Lincoln County Courthouse (Pioche, Nev.)
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Photograph of Hoover Dam, December 25, 1932
Date
1932-12-25
Archival Collection
Description
Cofferdam (upper one), 1/4 - 1/2 mile upstream from Dam site. Dec. 25, 1932. Note on back: ""Electric Marion steam shovel on top of cofferdam. May have used shovel to lay down metal grating. - W. A. Davis.""
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Photograph of a 8th grade graduating class, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 1937
Date
1937-05
Archival Collection
Description
A group picture of the graduating class: 8th graders from Fifth Street Grammar School on May 1937. In the first row is #1 John Pinjuv and #2 Lynn Scott. Site Name: Fifth Street School (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of a woman and cooks at the Last Frontier, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Chef Schneider, Ann Kelsy, and two other unidentified men pose for a photo in front of a buffet table at a 7th anniversary party of the Last Frontier Hotel. Site Name: Last Frontier Village (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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