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Biography of Maxine Brown written by Epic Records (New York), June 17-19, 1968

Date

1968-06-12

Description

A biography of musician Maxine Brown written by Epic Records in New York and given to the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Epic Records National Sales Convention. This two-page biography examines Brown's upbringing in her church choir in Kingstree, South Carolina to her hit singles and performances in notable clubs in New York City.

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Biography of David Houston written by Epic Records (New York), June 17-19, 1968

Date

1968-06-12

Description

A biography of musician David Houston written by Epic Records in New York and given to the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Epic Records National Sales Convention. This three-page biography examines Houston's early start at the age of twelve when he stared on the famed radio program ""Louisiana Hayride"" to a list of his current country music hit sincles and albums.

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Biography of Sly and the Family Stone written by Epic Records (New York), June 17-19, 1968

Date

1968-06-12

Description

A biography of the musical group Sly and the Family Stone written by Epic Records in New York and given to the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Epic Records National Sales Convention. The seven-page biography lists all of the members in the group, and provides a small bio on each member; including information on their individual musical accomplishments.

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Biography of Georgie Fame written by Epic Records (New York), June 17-19, 1968

Date

1968-06-12

Description

A biography of the musician Georgie Fame written by Epic Records in New York and given to the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, for the Epic Records National Sales Convention. The five-page biography examines Fame's early career in Britian to his appearance on the U.S. television shows "Hulaballoo" and "Shindig."

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Photograph of Clark townsite auction sale, Las Vegas, May 15-16, 1905

Date

1905-05

Description

Handwritten text on back of photo: "Auction sale of lots. Clarks Townsite, Las Vegas, Nevada. May 15 & 16th 1905. Tall man in shirt sleeves, standing on platform is C.O. Whittemore, Attorney for Salt Lake R.R. Short man on his left, with broad brim had on, is Ferd K. Rule, Treasurer of Salt Lake R.R. Man on his left with hat on and wearing black neck tie is Frank A. Watters, Roadmaster, Salt Lake R.R. Man with mustache, standing on ground on extreme right is Mr. Towner. (Original owner of Indian Springs Ranch) It was 110 Degrees in the shade of the old mesquite tree where auction took place, between present Freight Depot and Main Street -- near Woodards Down Town Camp. Heavy set man with white mustache standing on the ground is Mark Weight, Mayor of Pasadena California, 1905."

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Photograph of hospital, Las Vegas, circa 1905

Date

1904 to 1906

Description

Two men standing at the doorway of a hospital.

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Photograph of Clayson & Griffith supply store, Las Vegas, 1905

Date

1905

Description

Clayson & Griffith supply store, Las Vegas 1905. Handwritten text on back of photo: "Midway of block below present Sal Sagev." Sign in photo reads: "Clayson & Griffith, House Furnishings, Miners, Supplies, Burros and Saddles. New and Second Good Bought and Sold."

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Photograph of first Post Office, Las Vegas, 1905

Date

1905

Description

Handwritten text on back of photo: "First Post Office of Las Vegas Nevada, erected by Walter R. Bracken who served as postmaster from 1904 to 1914". Text on photo sleeve: "Las Vegas, Nevada Post Office 1905 Walter Bracken was Post master. Water Bracken's pony 'Ben' is standing at doorway. This Post Office was located in Block 3 on South Main Street about where 'Dusty Rhodes' garage is now."

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Photograph of horses and wagons on Block 16, Las Vegas, 1905

Date

1905

Description

Men posing with their horses and wagons in from of the Arizona Club on "Block 16," Las Vegas, about 1905. Handwritten text on back of photo: "Tip & Brownie - Ladd's Team." Sign in photo reads: "Arizona Club. Headquarters for Fully Matured Reimported Straight Whiskey".

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Photograph of First State Bank, Las Vegas, 1905

Date

1905

Description

First State Bank, Las Vegas, 1905. Handwritten text on back of photo: "First State Bank - 1905 First & Fremont Street - Occupied same site as present Bank Building -- [in 1963 occupied by The Mint Club] Rooms upstairs were occupied by Masonic Lodge. This old building was later removed to an alley location just north of VonTobel's Lumber Yard." The insert that accompanies photo reads: "The history of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada might be well written around the history of the Las Vegas branch of the First National Bank of Nevada, a statewide banking system. For this branch has been an integral part of the growth of Las Vegas - sharing its hardships and its prosperity. Established as the First State Bank by a group of public spirited pioneers in 1905, the Bank, through the practice of sound banking policies has grown, until today it is symbolic of the strength of 'the One Sound State.'"

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