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Photograph of Silver Palace on Fremont Street, Las Vegas (Nev.), late 1950s - early 1960s
Date
1955 to 1965
Archival Collection
Description
Pedestrians and automobiles on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, marquees for the Las Vegas Club, Fortune Club, and Silver Palace can be seen in the background. Site Name: Silver Palace Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: Fremont Street
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Postcard of St. Mary's Church, Virginia City, Nevada, 1868 - late 1800s
Date
1868 to 1899
Archival Collection
Description
An exterior view of St. Mary's Church in Virginia City, Nevada. The text printed on the front of the postcard reads: "St. Mary's in the mountains, built 1868 - burned 1875, rebuilt 1876, Virginia City, Nevada." Site Name: St. Mary's Church (Virginia City, Nev.)
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Postcard of St. Mary's Church interior, Virginia City, Nevada, 1868 - late 1800s
Date
1868 to 1899
Archival Collection
Description
A view of the interior of St. Mary's Church in Virginia City, Nevada. The text printed on the front of the postcard reads: "St. Mary's in the mountains, built 1868 - burned 1875, rebuilt 1876, Virginia City, Nevada." Site Name: St. Mary's Church (Virginia City, Nev.)
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Photograph of the interior of James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, decorated for the library's anniversary, September 1991
Date
1991-09
Archival Collection
Description
A "Happy Birthday" banner and streamers hang over the book stacks and a service desk inside James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in celebration of the university library's 30th anniversary on September 7, 1991. Site Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Photograph of American Legion meeting, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s-1960s
Date
1950 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
A meeting of the American Legion at the Thunderbird Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. K.O. Knudson is the first person in front row, seated at table. The other individuals are unidentified. Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 2755 South Las Vegas Boulevard
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Photograph of Democratic meeting at Dorothy ranch, Pahrump (Nev.), August 1950
Date
1950-08
Archival Collection
Description
Democratic meeting held on the Dorothy's patio at the Lazy 88 Ranch, Pahrump. Men and women sit and stand on the lawn in the enclosed area. Dorothy stands to the right in a checkered dress. Inscription with photo reads: "We always served refreshments." Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch
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Slide of the Wagon Wheel Motel, Wells, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the exterior of the Wagon Wheel Motel located in Wells, Nevada. The neon sign advertising the motel's business reads: "Wagon Wheel Motel." On the smaller, yellow sign: "Casino Package, Color T.V., Low Rates." Site Name: Wagon Wheel Motel (Wells, Nev.)
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Photograph of Donn Arden, Margaret Kelly, and Pierre-Louis Guérin posing with dancers during rehearsal, Paris, France, 1981
Date
1981
Archival Collection
Description
Donn Arden, Margaret Kelly (Madame Bluebell), and Pierre-Louis Guérin, seated in chairs at center, pose with dancers onstage during rehearsal at the Lido in Paris.
Show Name: Cocorico (Lido: Paris, France)
Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
Show Name: Cocorico (Lido: Paris, France)
Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)
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Photograph of the Copa Girls onstage in long white dresses and feathered hats, Las Vegas, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Two Copa Girls wearing long formal dresses with full long skirts and matching hats trimmed with feathers. One costume has off-the-shoulder long sleeves, the other is sleeveless with long white gloves.
Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino
Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino
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Architectural drawing of the Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City), suites and guestrooms, 1985
Date
1985
Archival Collection
Description
Plans for the construction of the Showboat Hotel Casino in Atlantic City from 1985. Parchment copy.
Site Name: Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City)
Address: 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
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