On May 12, 1978, Lyle Helmick interviewed his mother, Shirley Helmick (born March 7, 1930 in Colorado), in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two discuss Helmick’s personal history, occupational history, and reasons for moving to Nevada. The interview concludes with Helmick explaining events that the United Methodist Church hosts.
Aerial view of construction of Circus Circus casino, Las Vegas. The casino opened in October 1968; its first hotel tower was added in 1972. The bottom left corner of the photograph reads: "Jay Florian Mitchell, Las Vegas, Nevada." Site Name: Circus Circus (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Two clips showing workers doing crane weight testing on site of Stratosphere construction. 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.
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.
Postcard with an illustration of Fremont street looking west at the hotels, stores, and traffic. The typed caption reads: "Looking west on Fremont Street, Las Vegas." Site Name: Fremont Street (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: Fremont Street
Sadie Kiel George duck hunting along Las Vegas Creek on the Stewart Ranch (now called the Las Vegas Ranch). 0105 0089 is a duplicate copy of this photo. Site Name: Las Vegas Ranch (Las Vegas, Nev.)
A woman standing on horseback during the Helldorado parade on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the background, the Mint Casino is under construction. Site Name: The Mint Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 100 Fremont Street
Atomic bomb blast cloud visible over the mountains from the "Yucca Flats test (distant view from the Lazy 88 Ranch, Pahrump." See Images 0131 142-146 for others. Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch
Woman stands in the grass next to parked cars at the Sahara Hotel. The hotel's marquee sign is visible just behind her. The woman is unidentified but wears a dress with pockets and heels. Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.)