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Photograph of filming of "Meet Me in Las Vegas," Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1955-1956

Date

1955 to 1956

Description

Filming of the motion picture "Meet Me in Las Vegas" outside of the Sands Hotel. Cyd Charisse, Jim Backus (back to camera) and Dan Dailey (in checked jacket) are seen in the center.

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Urban Chamber of Commerce of Las Vegas, Nevada Records

Identifier

MS-00791

Abstract

The Urban Chamber of Commerce of Las Vegas, Nevada Records date from approximately 1980 to 2009 and contains the organizational records of the Urban Chamber of Commerce of Las Vegas, Nevada (UCC), one of the many chambers of commerce in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. The mission of the Urban Chamber of Commerce is to create and foster an environment that promotes development of members and Black-owned businesses. The collection is comprised of publications, financial and administrative records, various event information, and photographs of events and membership.

Archival Collection

The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, April 6, 1950 with handwriting

Date

1950-04-06

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

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Transparency of the Las Vegas Ranch house and fort, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

The Las Vegas Ranch house and south wall of the Las Vegas Fort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Photograph of Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1974

Date

1974

Description

A picture of the remnants of the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort when it was undergoing a French drain archeological investigation. Site Name: Las Vegas Mormon Fort (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 500 East Washington Avenue

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Photograph of "Viva Las Vegas" dance sequence, Las Vegas, 1963

Date

1963

Description

A "Viva Las Vegas" dance sequence which was filmed at the gym on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus. From left to right, pictured here are Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley, the stars of the film. Photograph was likely taken circa July 1963, as most of the filming on the UNLV campus occurred at that time.

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Photograph of downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1912

Date

1912

Description

Fremont Street near an intersection with First Street. A man on horseback and a wagon on dirt street. Buildings with signs advertise businesses including the Salt Lake City Brewing Company, the Ideal Lunch Counter, billiards, and department store.
Site Name: Fremont Street (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of the Las Vegas International under construction (Las Vegas), January 6, 1969

Date

1969-01-06

Description

International Hotel, now the Las Vegas Hilton, while it was under construction. Sticker on back of photo: "LV Hilton (International) with convention center, 1/6/69, Donn Knepp/Las Vegas News Bureau."
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road

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

Date

1963 to 1964

Description

Showgirls and crew during the filming of "Viva Las Vegas" at the Sands Hotel.

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Photograph of filiming of "Meet Me in Las Vegas," Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1955-1956

Date

1955 to 1956

Description

Filming of the motion picture "Meet Me in Las Vegas" at the Sands Hotel. Handwritten on back of photograph: "Tony Martin (L), Cyd Charisse." Martin and Charisse were married at the time and Martin had a cameo in the film.

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