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Photograph of C. D. Baker and his business sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1951
Date
1950 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
C.D. Baker points to his business sign. The business sign advertises, "C.D. Baker licensed real estate broker. H.E. Hazard-Carl Reed-Geo. Vontobel. Baker & Hazard Inc. Subdividers & Developers. D.D. Baker for Mayor Headquarters."
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Photograph of a cocktail party, 1950s-1960s
Date
1950 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Cocktail party hosted by R. Julian Moore (Frontier Fidelity organizer) while Alan Bible was in office. Standing from left to right: Art Ham Jr., Harley Harmon, Bob Baskin, H.E. Hazard, Senator Alan Bible, Harry Claiborne, C.D. Baker, Cliff Jones, Tom Foley, and Herb Jones.
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Photograph of C. D. Baker and Blim the dog, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 1953
Date
1953-09
Archival Collection
Description
Mayor C.D. Baker signs the proclamation for Dog Week, Sept. 20-26, 1953. C.D. Baker is sitting next to Dr. and Mrs. Basse Wallace's boxer dog, named Blim. The sign reads, "Dog Show, sponsored by the City recreation Dept. All Dogs eligible to enter, mixed breed or pedigreed. Contest open to adults & children. Wed. Sept 23, 6:30 P.M." and "Prizes for the; longest ears, tallest, smallest, heaviest, lightest, longest tail, shortest tail, most appropriate name, best teeth, longest hair, best groomed, best costume. Blooded Dogs for Exhibit Only!"
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Photograph of Officers of the Nevada Municipal Association meeting, Sparks (Nev.), 1954
Date
1954
Archival Collection
Description
Officers of the Nevada Municipal Association greeted guests from 16 Nevada communities and welcomed them to Sparks, Nevada. Standing at the head of the table are Marshall Guisti, Reno City Councilman; C.E. Geraghty, mayor of Ely; C.D. Baker, mayor of Las Vegas; Seth Burgess, acting mayor of Sparks; Francis R. Smith, mayor of Reno; Wendell Bunker, city councilman of Las Vegas; Miss Howard of Mayor Smith's office. (1954)
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Photograph of C. D. Baker and others at McCarran Field, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
VFW chief arrives at McCarran Field, Las Vegas. In the photograph, clockwise, are Herb Crosby, state commander, Las Vegas; Virginia Giannoti, state auxiliary president, Reno; John Gammick, member national council, Elko; Mayor C.D. Baker; Lou La Porta, councilman, Henderson; VFW chief Murphy; and George Harmon, Commander of Las Vegas Post 1753. Site Name: McCarran Field (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard
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Photograph of Thunderbird Day proclamation, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Group of officials proclaim "Thunderbird Day" in honor of the U.S.A.F. Thunderbird precision flying team stationed at Nellis AFB. Standing from left to right is Henderson Mayor William Byrne; Earl Hartke (Mayor of North Las Vegas); C.D. Baker (Mayor of Las Vegas); Major J.A. "Robby" Robinson (Thunderbird leader); and Capt. John R. Crane (narrator).
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Photograph of Western Airlines office opening, Las Vegas (Nev.), June 1955
Date
1955-06
Archival Collection
Description
The opening of the Western Airlines office in the Riviera Hotel. Standing from left to right are: Doris Parlaman, Mayor C.D. Baker, Mickey Rooney, Shirley Fox, and Arthur F. Kelley (VP, Sales, Western Airlines). They are cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremony. Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 2901 South Las Vegas Boulevard
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Photograph of Jean Fayle, (Nev.), 1935-1950
Date
1935 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Jean Fayle poses while her photograph is being taken. She is estimated to be 50-55 years old in this photograph.
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Photograph of Leonard and Arthur Fayle, 1900-1910
Date
1900 to 1910
Archival Collection
Description
As young boys, Arthur and Leonard Fayle pose together while their photograph is being taken.
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Photograph of Arthur Fayle, Goodsprings (Nev.), 1915-1925
Date
1915 to 1925
Archival Collection
Description
Arthur Fayle sits in a barn in Goodsprings, Nevada.
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