Search Results
Photograph of men in suits sitting around table, Tonopah (Nev.), 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Three suited men with ties sit in chairs around a small table, "probably at Tonopah Club." Identified from left to right: "1. Pete Fabbi, owned Progressed Bakery 2. Bill Thomas, Sheriff, 3. Unknown." Site Name: Tonopah Club
Image
Photograph of boxing match, Silver Peak (Nev.), September 4, 1939
Date
1939-09-04
Archival Collection
Description
Two men stand in the ring, ready to box while onlookers sit near. Max Baer, former World Heavyweight Champion, stands on the left ready to block a punch. "Big Ed" Murphy, a miner living in Silver Peak, stands on the right and throws a jab. Baer won in the first round by "Knock Out." See Image 0141 0033 pho023976.
Image
Photograph of the Riveria Hotel opening, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1955
Date
1955
Archival Collection
Description
Opening of Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas. Standing from left to right: Marshall Wright; Mayor C.D. Baker; Harley E. Harmon, County Commissioner; Leonard R. Fayle, LVVWD; Herb McDonald, Chamber of Commerce. Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Image
Photograph of men in front of "United Way" banner, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1959-1967
Date
1959 to 1967
Archival Collection
Description
Men stand in front of a banner that reads "Give the United Way." Inscription with photo reads: "Plan UF." Oran Gragson stands on the left and Grant Sawyer stands in the middle. The other men are unidentified.
Image
Photograph of Democratic Women's conference attendees, Washington (D.C.), May 1962
Date
1962-05
Archival Collection
Description
Virginia Cott (left), Senator Howard Cannon (center), and Dorothy Dorothy (right) at the Campaign Conference for Democratic Women, Sheraton-Park Hotel, Washington D.C. The conference lasted from May 20th-22nd, 1962. Inscription with image reads: "National Committee on 'Operation Support' mission for Jack Kennedy, 1962; White House."
Image
Photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt, Beldon Katleman, and Pearl Bailey, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
El Rancho Vegas owner Beldon Katleman, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and actress/singer Pearl Bailey stand together and chat with others at an unidentified function at the El Rancho Hotel. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Image
Photograph of Sophie Tucker and Victor Mature, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1954
Date
1954
Archival Collection
Description
Entertainer Sophie Tucker, El Rancho Vegas owner Beldon Katleman, and actor Victor Mature feed each other cake during Sophie Tucker's 67th birthday celebration. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Image
Photograph of various entertainers dining together, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Media commentator Walter Winchell, comedian Bob Hope, and entertainer Joe E. Lewis gathered around dinner table with El Rancho Vegas owner Beldon Katleman. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Image
Photograph of Grace Kelly, Louella Parsons, and Sonja Henie, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Actress Grace Kelly (Princess of Monaco) pictured with screenwriter Louella Parsons, James McHugh, and actress Sonja Henie. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Image
Photograph of Moore, Cragin, Bunker, and Pittman in leis, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1940-1950s
Date
1940 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
William J. Moore Jr., Mayor Cragin, Representative Bunker, & Governor Vail Pittman stand together with hats in hand wearing suits and Hawaiian leis.
Image