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Photograph of Norman Kaye, 1954-1965
Date
1954 to 1965
Archival Collection
Description
Professional portrait of Norman Kaye. He was a member of the Mary Kaye Trio with his sister Mary and comedian Frank Ross. The performed at the Last Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas begining in 1954.
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Film transparency of Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Fremont Street looking northwest from Second Street towards the Union Pacific Railroad station, Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Nugget, Frontier Arcade, White Spot Café, Pioneer Club and Monte Carlo Club are seen on the south side of the street. The El Dorado and Hotel Apache, the Boulder Club, and Overland Hotel are seen on the north side of the street, along with a neon sign featuring an early version of Vegas Vic. Site Name: Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.); Boulder Club (Las Vegas, Nev.); Hotel Apache (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of Las Vegas hotel signs, 1968
Date
1968
Archival Collection
Description
The signs for the Frontier, Silver Slipper and Desert Inn at twilight, with the Sands tower in the background.
Site Name: Las Vegas Strip
Address: Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV
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Photograph of Norman Kaye, 1954-1965
Date
1954 to 1965
Archival Collection
Description
A picture of Norman Kaye performing onstage. He was a member of the Mary Kaye Trio with his sister Mary and comedian Frank Ross. The performed at the Last Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas begining in 1954.
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Photograph of a Las Vegas gambling scene, 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Gambling in an early Las Vegas casino, probably the Frontier Club. Compare the bare interior with modern casino interiors.
Site Name: Fremont Hotel and Casino
Address: 200 East Fremont Street
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Photograph of the Desert Love Buggy in Helldorado parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1934-1950
Date
1934 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
The "Desert Love Buggy" drives down the street during the Helldorado Days festival parade. A sign on the vehicle reads: "Desert Love Buggy Las Vegas, Nevada. 'Still a frontier town.'"
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Photograph of the Desert Love Buggy in the Helldorado parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1934-1950
Date
1934 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Three people ride in the Desert Love Buggy during the Helldorado Days festival parade. A sign on the vehicle reads: "Desert Love Buggy Las Vegas, Nevada. 'Still a frontier town.'"
Image
Boat being towed down Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print
Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Car towing boat down Fremont Street - in front of Oasis Caf and Frontier Club. Photo by Ullom.
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Stanford Lee "Toby" Sitton II riding as a passenger on Helldorado Parade stagecoach: photograph
Date
1954 (year uncertain) to 1956 (year uncertain)
Archival Collection
Description
Helldorado Parade stagecoach from Last Frontier Hotel. Seated at right, next to driver, is Stanford Lee ("Toby") Sitton II. Driver and other passengers unidentified. (Image taken in the mid 1950s)
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Photograph of Frank Ross and Norman and Mary Kaye, 1954-1965
Date
1954 to 1965
Archival Collection
Description
From left to right, a publicity photo of Frank Ross, Mary Kaye, and Norman Kaye. They were members of the Mary Kaye Trio and performed at the Last Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas begining in 1954.
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