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Slide of the Las Vegas Strip, 1963

Date

1963

Description

A partial view of the Las Vegas Strip with various hotels and motels visible along either side of the street.

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Photograph of parade in Las Vegas, 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

Two unidentified men posing beside a Chamber of Commerce float used in a parade in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 21st commencement program

Date

1984-05-27

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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A car on Las Vegas Boulevard at Convention Center Drive with the Resorts World Las Vegas tower under construction in background, looking north-northwest in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-09-21

Description

Photographed as part of the UNLV Special Collections and Archives' Building Las Vegas collecting initiative started in 2016. This photo series documents ongoing construction work at the Resorts World Las Vegas site.

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Pedestrians walk past signage on the construction fence along Las Vegas Boulevard for the Resorts World Las Vegas construction, looking west-southwest in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-09-21

Description

Photographed as part of the UNLV Special Collections and Archives' Building Las Vegas collecting initiative started in 2016. This photo series documents ongoing construction work at the Resorts World Las Vegas site.

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A Las Vegas Boulevard street sign at Convention Center Drive with the Resorts World Las Vegas tower under construction, looking west-northwest in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2019-05-30

Description

Photographed as part of the UNLV Special Collections and Archives' Building Las Vegas collecting initiative started in 2016. This photo series documents ongoing construction work at the Resorts World Las Vegas site.

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Photograph of the first public train into Las Vegas from Los Angeles, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 15, 1905

Date

1905-05-15

Description

The image was taken within the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad's rail yard. In the center of the photograph is a large crowd of people who have just arrived. To the left is passenger cars, to the right freight cars, in the background center is the first depot in Las Vegas, a railroad car. Photographer is believed to have been Ed Von Tobel, Sr. The San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad offered a special rate of sixteen dollars to those coming in for the auction of lots within Clark's Las Vegas Townsite. If an individual purchased property, the amount of the ticket would be refunded.

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Photograph of Dick Haymes, Las Vegas, 1955

Date

1955

Archival Collection

Description

Dick Haymes, a crooner who appeared at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Photograph of Dick Haymes, Las Vegas, 1955

Date

1955

Archival Collection

Description

Dick Haymes, a crooner who appeared at the Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Building Las Vegas Summer Speaker Series

Identifier

OH-01603

Abstract

Building Las Vegas Summer Speaker Series conducted by Claytee D. White and Stefani Evans on June 30, 2017, August 13, 2017, and September 17, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Panel 1: Reimagining Downtown: This panel of experts examined past and present plans for the redevelopment of Downtown Las Vegas as a tourist and entertainment destination and as an urban residential neighborhood. Panel 2: A Woman's Place Is...: This panel of high-achieving women shared their experiences in shaping the growth and development of Las Vegas. Panel 3: Turning the Tide: Water In The Desert: Leaders discussed how the supply, quality, and management of water has affected the Southern Nevada region’s growth and development.

Archival Collection