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Photograph of C. D. Baker receiving a plaque, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s -1960s
Date
1950 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
C.D. Baker receives a plaque and and a framed certificate from L.E. Tyson who is standing furthest right. The plaque reads, "In recognition of your Golden Deeds C. D. Baker... The Book of Golden Deeds of the Exchange Club of Las Vegas, Nevada..." in recognition of his service to the community.
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Photograph of Nevada Jaycees greeting Continental Airlines passengers, 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
The Nevada Jaycees meets a group that was arriving on Continental Airlines. Standing in the front row left is C.D. Baker. Standing in back row, left is Keith Ashworth. George "Bud" Albright in also included in the photograph.
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Photograph of business executives and Air Force officers, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1960
Date
1959 to 1961
Archival Collection
Description
Local businessmen meet with Air Force officers. Left to right, around table: (5th) C. D. Baker; (6th) "Butch" Leypoldt, Sheriff; (8th) Earl Hartke, Mayor of North Las Vegas; and (9th) Norrison Beatty (?), chief commander. Stamped on back of the photograph, "Official U.S. Air Force Photo by Nellis Air Force Base Nevada."
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Photograph of C. D. Baker in his office, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1950
Date
1949 to 1951
Archival Collection
Description
C.D. Baker in his new real estate office, C.D. Baker Realty at 136 S. 4th Street, in Las Vegas. Street Address: 136 South 4th Street
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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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