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Photograph of Sawyer and Christensen at Governors Ball, (Nev.), 1959-1967
Date
1959 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
Governors Ball attendees Chet Christensen (right) and Gov. Grant Sawyer (left). The men shake hands and both are wearing tuxedos and bowties. Chritsensen has a ribbon on his pocket that reads "Committee."
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Photograph of guests at Governors Ball, (Nev.), 1959-1967
Date
1959 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
Governors Ball guests stand on basketball court and stadium seating. Two individuals, a man and woman, cross the floor while others clap for them. None of the individuals are identified.
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Photograph of Sawyer Family at Governors Ball, (Nev.), 1959-1967
Date
1959 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
The Sawyers pose for a family photo at the Governors Ball. From left to right, 1. Mrs. Bette Sawyer, 2. Gail Sawyer (daughter), 3. Gov. Grant Sawyer.
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Photograph of Sawyer and guests at Governors Ball, (Nev.), 1959-1967
Date
1959 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
Governors Ball guests stand on basketball court and stadium seating. Governor Grant Sawyer and another unidentified man cross the floor while others clap for them.
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Photograph of Sawyers and guests at Governors Ball, (Nev.), 1959-1967
Date
1959 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
Governor Grant Sawyer and his wife, Bette Sawyer, stand at the beginning of a line of couples about to cross the floor at the Governors Ball. Guests at the event stand to the side, clapping for everyone.
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Photograph of men in front of "United Way" banner, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1959-1967
Date
1959 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
Men stand in front of a banner that reads "Give the United Way." Inscription with photo reads: "Plan UF." Oran Gragson stands on the left and Grant Sawyer stands in the middle. The other men are unidentified.
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Photograph of Sawyer signing paperwork for March of Dimes, (Nev.), 1959-1967
Date
1959 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
Grant Sawyer sits and signs documents, likely for the March of Dimes Foundation. The others in the image are unidentified.
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Photograph of Jack Conlan on telephone, Carson City (Nev.), 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Jack Conlan stands at a desk listening to the telephone. Inscription with photo reads: "The Late Jack Conlan in Senator Cannon's office"
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Photograph of Democratic Women's conference attendees, Washington (D.C.), May 1962
Date
1962-05
Archival Collection
Description
Virginia Cott (left), Senator Howard Cannon (center), and Dorothy Dorothy (right) at the Campaign Conference for Democratic Women, Sheraton-Park Hotel, Washington D.C. The conference lasted from May 20th-22nd, 1962. Inscription with image reads: "National Committee on 'Operation Support' mission for Jack Kennedy, 1962; White House."
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Photograph of women honoring Lucille Bible, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1955-1965
Date
1955 to 1965
Archival Collection
Description
Four women stand for a photo at a "Luncheon honoring Mrs. Alan Bible". Identified from left to right: 1. Ellen Albright 2. Bette Sawyer 3. Lucille Bible, 4. Dorothy Cannon [identified by Dorothy Dorothy in 1984]
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