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Planet Hollywood signage on Harmon Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Modern signage, like this one on Planet Hollywood hotel and casino at Harmon Avenue and Las Vegas boulevard, take advantage of large display screens providing the opportunity for motion and imagery not previously available in traditional neon signs.

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Photograph of the Flamingo sign (Las Vegas), late 1940s

Date

1945 to 1949

Description

The original sign at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino. Sticker on back of photo: "Please Credit Las Vegas News Bureau, 0771, Photographers Jerry Abbot, John Litty, Don English, Tony King, Milt Palmer, Wolf Wergin, John Gurzinski, Convention Ctr. Las Vegas, NV 89019, (702)735-3611, Bureau MGR. Don Payne."
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes in parade, Las Vegas, circa late 1940s - early 1950s

Date

1945 to 1955

Description

The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes marching past the El Cortez Hotel in a parade held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) 13th commencement program

Date

1976-05-23

Description

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

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Transparency of a scene from the film "Meet Me In Las Vegas," Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1955-1956

Date

1955 to 1956

Description

A scene from the movie "Meet Me In Las Vegas" filmed by the Sands Hotel swimming pool.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Dental Science Records

Identifier

UA-00119

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Dental Science Records (1969-2001) include two issue briefs from 1969 and 2001 detailing Nevada's dentist shortage and the University's efforts to mitigate the issue. The collection also contains a final report from 1998 detailing the need for the state of Nevada to establish a college of dental science.

Archival Collection

Single family homes next to the Las Vegas Wash, looking south, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-09-28

Description

Single family homes sit on the opposite side of the Las Vegas Wash east of the Club at Sunrise Golf Course.

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Development plan for the Las Vegas Paiute Colony: letter

Date

1969-06-13

Description

Letter from Assistant Area Director George Hedden to Superintendent of the Nevada Agency Jose A. Zuni regarding upcoming construction on the Las Vegas Paiute Colony.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Athletics Records

Identifier

UA-00001

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Department of Athletic Records consist of UNLV sports memorabilia, programs, magazines, media guides, and newsletters from the athletics department. The collection has materials documenting both women and men's teams including basketball, swimming and diving, and golf. Other teams include track and field, cheer and dance, and softball. There are also materials that document Jerry Tarkanian's role coaching the men's basketball team.

Archival Collection

Postcard of the Las Vegas Strip at night, 1962

Date

1962

Description

Caption: "The 'fabulous Strip' Las Vegas." Looking northeast on Las Vegas Blvd. at night, the neon signs in front of Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn, The New Frontier and the Silver Slipper are visible. On back: "P49214."

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