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Ainsworth Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Memorabilia
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The Ainsworth Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Memorabilia (1942-1965) consists of fliers, programs, and receipts from Las Vegas, Nevada events and gatherings. The material pertains to the Helldorado, Boulder Roundup, and Little Britches rodeos as well as local plays and musicals. Also of interest, the collection contains a 1942 World War II ration book.
Archival Collection
Photograph of the North Las Vegas Boys' Club building, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of the Las Vegas High School Basketball team, Las Vegas, circa 1926
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of V.F.W. Post band in front of the Las Vegas Courthouse, Las Vegas, circa 1930s.
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Photographs of Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), February 8, 2017
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Archival Collection
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Site address: 1205 S Las Vegas Blvd
Sign owner: Ron Decar And Jamie Richards
Sign details: The building was constructed in 1950. This location was originally The Thunderbird Lounge. In 1999 it was bought by Ron and Jamie to be the Viva Las Las Vegas Wedding Chapel.
Sign condition: 4- still in good condition, paint is still bright
Sign form: Pylon
Sign-specific description: This sign showcases a pink and white color scheme. The sign has a caricature of Elvis, as well as other caricatures surrounding him. The words Viva Las Vegas are in pink channeled neon letters. This sign also has a video screen marquee. Underneath the video screen is sparkling incandescent light bulbs contained in channeled letters stating "Wedding Chapel". This sign also has a plastic back lit signs that advertises themed weddings and themed rooms.
Sign - type of display: Neon, Incandescent light bulbs, plastic back lit and video screen display
Sign - media: Steel, plastic and media screen.
Sign - non-neon treatments: Plastic back lit section and Video Display screen.
Sign animation: Flasher for incandescent light bulbs
Sign environment: This location is on South Las Vegas Blvd. in between Downtown and the Strip. This chapel is next to a Super 8 motel, a couple blocks from the Little White Wedding Chapel, across the street from two Hostels.
Sign manufacturer: Thompson Neon Sign Company and Hyoco Sign Company(the Video board display)
Sign - date of installation: 2000
Sign - date of redesign/move: 2004 video screen added
Sign - thematic influences: This sign showcases Vintage Las Vegas themes with Elvis and his relation to Vegas particularly with the name of the chapel and his caricature on the sign.
Survey - research locations: Assessor's Page, Viva Las Vegas Wedding chapel website http://www.vivalasvegasweddings.com/ , Email correspondence with Blaze Linn(wedding Coordinator)
Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-05
Sign keywords: Flashing; Incandescent; Plastic; Backlit; Neon; Pylon; Steel; Video screen; Chasing; Back to back; Paint
Mixed Content
First Methodist Church of Las Vegas Photograph Collection
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The First Methodist Church Photograph Collection (approximately 1909-1912) contains black-and-white photographic prints and corresponding negatives of the Las Vegas train depot, railroad yards, and the First Methodist Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also included are portraits of Reverend Edwin A. Palmer and his family.
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North Las Vegas Grade School no. 1, North Las Vegas Grade School no. 2, North Las Vegas, 1947
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Archival Collection
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Las Vegas, Nevada Elected Officials Photographs
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The Las Vegas, Nevada Elected Officials Photographs contains portraits of Las Vegas, Nevada elected officials from 1911 to 1995. The photographs primarily depict the mayors and city commissioners of Las Vegas, but they also include several city council members.
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Las Vegas Paiute Colony election: report and guidelines
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Archival Collection
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Adult Education Specialist Fred W. Forbusch's report about the Las Vegas Indian (Paiute) Colony organizing a formal governing body and discussions of including the Colony in the Model Cities program of North Las Vegas. Las Vegas Indian Colony Guidelines for election committee.
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Las Vegas, Nevada - Las Vegas Transfer Co., Las Vegas Transfer and Storage Company, 1960-1966
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