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Photograph of Las Vegas Theater Group sitting on the grass, North Las Vegas (Nev), 1930s
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Las Vegas High School Class of 1929 Collection
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The Las Vegas High School Class of 1929 Collection (1921-1979) contains materials relating to the Las Vegas High School graduating class of 1929. Materials include a scrapbook with photographs, pamphlets, fliers, and newspaper clippings from the thirtieth, fortieth, forty-fifth, and fiftieth reunions, as well as poster boards and oversized photographs from the 1920s.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Mayor James Seastrand, Las Vegas, 1982
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Archival Collection
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Las Vegas Paiute Colony: correspondence between the Las Vegas Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Paiute Agency superintendent, and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs
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Archival Collection
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Correspondence from Las Vegas Junior Chamber of Commerce President Frank McNamee Jr. to Commissioner of Indian Affairs John Collier documenting the conditions on the Las Vegas Paiute Colony. McNamee requests federal intervention. Correspondence from Superintendent E. A. Farrow to Commissioner Collier detailing Farrow's previous correspondence with the Las Vegas Junior Chamber of Commerce and his recommendations.
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Letter from Walter R. Bracken and Al M. Folger (Las Vegas) to Mayor J. L. Russell and City Commissioners (Las Vegas), March 30, 1940
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Archival Collection
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The Las Vegas Land and Water Company informs the mayor of Las Vegas of their efforts to promote Emergency Ordinance No. 247 and of the improvements they have made to the water system to increase capacity. J. L. Russell was Mayor of Las Vegas at that time.
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Foundation Records
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Foundation Records (1981-2013) primarily contain photographs, slides, negatives, and proof sheets from Foundation events, fundraisers, and projects. The collection also contains VHS copies of interviews and newscasts pertaining to the UNLV Foundation, annual dinner programs and invitations, and various publications created by the Foundation. The UNLV Foundation is located on the UNLV campus in Las Vegas, Nevada and is a nonprofit organization that seeks and manages gifts to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
Hyundai of Las Vegas dealership on West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Archival Collection
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Airplane and storm clouds over Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Archival Collection
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas Blvd. and Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas, June 5, 1973
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Archival Collection
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Aerial view of Las Vegas Blvd. and Cheyenne Avenue looking north.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Building site of Safeway"
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A Vegas Golden Knights "Vegas Born" billboard sits on the Allegiant Stadium construction site, looking south-southwest in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Archival Collection
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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 Allegiant Stadium.
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