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Photograph of guests at reception for Senator JFK, Carson City (Nev.), circa 1960.

Date

1959 to 1961

Description

Las Vegans at the Carson City reception for Senator John Kennedy are pictured with Governor and Mrs. Sawyer (2nd and 5th from left), who hosted the affair. Identified from left to right: 1. Jack Lehman, Director, Department of Economic Development, 2. Governor Grant Sawyer, 3. Constable Woody Cole, 4. Mrs. Mable Armstrong, 5. Mrs. Bette Sawyer. Approximately 1500 attended the reception. On the back of the photo, stamped "Gus Bundy."

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Photograph of Armstrong and Sawyer at the Rose de Lima Auxiliary event, Henderson (Nev.), 1960-1967

Date

1960 to 1967

Description

Mrs. Ralph Armstrong, membership chairman of the Rosa de Lima Auxiliary (St. Rose Dominican Hospital), hands Governor Grant Sawyer a piece of paper as he comes down the stairs (from what looks like an airplane). Inscription with photo reads: "First in and bought first ticket to 2nd annual Rose de Lema."

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Photograph of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas Mayors, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1965

Date

1950 to 1965

Description

Mayors of North Las Vegas and Las Vegas sign documents with two other unidentified gentlemen, described as "engineers."

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Photographs of Sawyers with others for holidays, Carson City (Nev.), 1959-1967

Date

1959 to 1967

Description

Holiday visitors from Mexico City to Las Vegas. Identified from left to right: 1. Governor Sawyer, 2. Mrs. Bette Sawyer, 3. Edward Elias, 4. Angela Linares, 5. Warden Fogilania. Inscription with photo reads: "Mother of Las Vegas slayer [virled] from Mexico City - wish granted by Mexican Govt. on T.V. program to Nev." (handwritten inscription)

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Photograph of National Business and Professional Women's Day, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

National Business and Professional Women's (BPW) Day in Las Vegas. Identified from left to right: 1. Arnold Christensen, 2. Emma Frank, 3. George Dickerson, District Attorney, 4. Yolanda Seiffer, Parlimaterian for the Vegas Valley Business and Professional Women's Club, 5. Harley Harmon, Chairman of the County Commissioners. Photo inscription reads: "[The men] explained the duties of the commissioners to BPW members Yolanda and Emma. It was on National BPW day when the business women were shown through the city and county offices to acquaint them with the intricicies of the office. A luncheon in hotel Thunderbird folowed, where 20 BPW members had 20 city and county officers as guests."

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Photograph of Adams, Bible, and Ham, Carson City (Nev.), 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Senator Alan Bible and Eva Adams stand to shake hands with Richard Ham. They appear to be in a court room.

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Photograph of Sonny Tufts, Los Angeles (Calif.), 1943

Date

1943

Description

Autographed photo of Sonny Tufts, copyright 1943, Paramount Pictures Inc. Writing on photo reads: "To Dorothy - Did you enjoy those fine dumplings? Love - Sonny"

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Photograph of Earl and Reed, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Two women, identified as Shirley Earl and Helen Scott Reed, pose for a picture while hovering over paperwork on a table. The inscription reads: "Shirley Earl (program coordinator) and Helen Scott Reed," although it is not clear what Ms. Earl is coordinator of.

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Photograph of Billie Wallace and another person at conference, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1955-1969

Date

1955 to 1969

Description

Two individuals stand next to one another at a conference, although the subject matter is unknown. Inscription with photo reads: "Conference here, the late Billie Wallace, at right."

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Photograph of Myrtle Dorothy's birthday party, Pahrump (Nev.), March 20, 1954

Date

1954-03-20

Description

Myrtle Dorothy, seated, at her birthday party. Other guests stand around her, looking at the camera. There appears to be a large, decorated cake on the table. See Images 0131 0261-0262 for more.

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