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Letter from T. E. Fennessy (Las Vegas) to the Las Vegas Land and Water Company, May 31, 1946

Date

1946-05-31

Archival Collection

Description

Letter written by the Las Vegas City Manager, announcing a meeting on June 14, 1946 to discuss the water situation in the Las Vegas Valley. The letterhead includes a green colored engraving of an artesian well and an irrigation headgate. The attached letter mentioned by Mr. Fennessy is referenced below.

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Photograph of Las Vegas Education Association, Las Vegas, circa late 1940s

Date

1945 to 1949

Description

Education leaders gathered together for a social event given by Las Vegas Education Association in Las Vegas, Nevada. Seated, left to right: Miss Lucille Chandler; Mrs. Clarabelle Hanley; Miss Helen Marie Smith; and Miss Maude Frazier, former Superintendent of schools in Las Vegas. Second row, left to right: Samuel B. Kurtz; Miss Rozie Copenhaver; Harvey Dondero; Duane D. Keller; Mrs. Adrian Dubois Walter V. Long; Miss Doris French; K. O. Knudson; and Mrs. Roma Knight. Third Row, left to right: Roy McCaughey and Oran Ballinger.

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Photograph of Las Vegas Review-Journal, 1955

Date

1955

Description

Front page of the Golden Anniversary edition of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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Film transparency of the Las Vegas Day train ride, Las Vegas, circa 1980

Date

1980

Description

Elbert Edwards and his family at the Las Vegas Day train ride in Las Vegas, Nevada. A young boy is shown sleeping here beside his toy truck.

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Photograph of filming of "Viva Las Vegas," Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1963-1964

Date

1963 to 1964

Description

A crowd watches nighttime filming of the motion picture "Viva Las Vegas" in a parking lot outside of the Sands Hotel.

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Las Vegas Contemporary Arts Center Records

Identifier

MS-00643

Abstract

The Las Vegas Contemporary Arts Center Records (1985-2012) are comprised of the organizational records of the Las Vegas Contemporary Arts Center (CAC), located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Materials include administrative files, records of exhibits hosted by the CAC, newspaper clippings, awards, and promotional materials. The records also include photographic prints, slides, and digital images of artwork.

Archival Collection

Annexation of areas to city of Las Vegas, Nevada

Date

1921 to 1954

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada Office -- Water Company

Mixed Content

Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes marching, Las Vegas, circa late 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes marching on the Las Vegas High School football field in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes performing, Las Vegas, circa late 1950s

Date

1955 to 1959

Description

The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes performing on the Las Vegas High School football field in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Las Vegas Changing Times

Date

1968-04-17 to 1968-04-23

Description

Las Vegas Changing Times, a magazine about life, art, entertainment, and popular culture in Las Vegas, Nevada. Poems are featured in various articles. The magazine contains several print advertisements of local businesses and organizations. Published weekly.

Mixed Content