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Photograph of an oversized birthday cake replica in front of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
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Archival Collection
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A 30-foot high replica of a decorated birthday cake stands in front of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada, in celebration of the first anniversary of the hotel's opening. A showgirl stands on the cake with a giant knife.
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Photograph of an oversized birthday cake replica in front of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
Date
Archival Collection
Description
A 30-foot high replica of a decorated birthday cake stands in front of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada, in celebration of the first anniversary of the hotel's opening. A showgirl stands in front of the cake with a giant knife.
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Photograph of Wilbur and Toni Clark at a party celebrating the first anniversary of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
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Archival Collection
Description
Wilbur and Toni Clark at a party for the first anniversary of the Desert Inn. Unidentified hotel staff stand by. A large decorated cake with a cactus-shaped candle is behind the Clarks.
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Photograph of Wilbur Clark with an ice sculpture of himself, Desert Inn, Las Vegas, April 1951
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Archival Collection
Description
Wilbur Clark standing next to an ice sculpture bust of himself at a party celebrating the first anniversary of the Desert Inn's opening. Site Name: Desert Inn (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of a woman standing in front of a giant replica birthday cake outside of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
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Archival Collection
Description
A unidentified woman, possibly a showgirl, wearing a sundress poses in front of a giant replica cake with one candle in front of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada. The cake was part of a celebration for the first anniversary of the opening of the Desert Inn. Site Name: Desert Inn (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of Wilbur Clark with an ice sculpture of himself, Desert Inn, Las Vegas, April 1951
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Wilbur Clark standing next to an ice sculpture bust of himself at a party celebrating the first anniversary of the Desert Inn's opening.
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Photograph of Bob Stocking and Wilbur Clark at a party celebrating the first anniversary of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
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Archival Collection
Description
Bob Stocking, Desert Inn Hotel Manager, shakes hands with Desert Inn owner Wilbur Clark at a party celebrating the first anniversary of the hotel's opening. An ice sculpture bust of Wilbur Clark appears on a table behind them.
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Photograph of Wilbur Clark with an unidentified man holding a microphone, Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
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Archival Collection
Description
Wilbur Clark (left) in an office with an unidentified man who is holding a microphone. The photograph was taken during a celebration of the Desert Inn's first anniversary.
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Photograph of Joe Bock and Wilbur Clark at a party celebrating the first anniversary of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
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Archival Collection
Description
Joe Bock, food and beverage purchasing agent for the Desert Inn (left), with Desert Inn owner Wilbur Clark (right) at the Desert Inn's first anniversary celebration in Las Vegas, Nevada. An ice sculpture bust of Wilbur Clark appears on a table behind them.
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Photograph of Wilbur Clark and Monique Van Doren, Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
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Archival Collection
Description
Desert Inn owner Wilbur Clark and guest Monique Van Doren at the Desert Inn's first anniversary party.
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