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Photograph of Tom and Marla Letizia, Las Vegas (Nev.), March 02, 2017

Date

2017-03-02

Description

Longtime Las Vegas residents Tom and Marla Letizia at home.

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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. on a trip to Cuba, February, 1940

Date

1940-02

Description

Ed Von Tobel, Sr. loved to travel. Here he is shown on a trip to Cuba. Number one marked on the photograph is Otto Kimball, Nevada pioneer and early-day Las Vegas insurance agent and realtor. Number 2 is Ed Von Tobel, Sr. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.

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Photograph of David and Heidi Straus, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 14, 2016

Date

2016-07-14

Description

David and Heidi Straus pose in the "House of Straus," at 409 Rosemary Lane in Las Vegas. David's mother, Joyce Straus, was a prominent Las Vegas artist, whose eclectic style and commitment to art education made her home/art studio a local feature. Heidi's father Jay Sarno, founded Caesars Palace and Circus Circus. The couple are hoping to continue Joyce's legacy through the Joyce Straus Foundation.

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Photograph of David and Heidi Straus, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 14, 2016

Date

2016-07-14

Description

David and Heidi Straus pose in the "House of Straus," at 409 Rosemary Lane in Las Vegas. David's mother, Joyce Straus, was a prominent Las Vegas artist, whose eclectic style and commitment to art education made her home/art studio a local feature. Heidi's father Jay Sarno, founded Caesars Palace and Circus Circus. The couple are hoping to continue Joyce's legacy through the Joyce Straus Foundation.

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Photograph of Jay Sarno at a Circus Saints and Sinners Club event, 1968

Date

1968

Archival Collection

Description

Jay Sarno (right) with an unidentified man at a Circus Saints and Sinners Club event, probably in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sarno has a mock noose around his neck and is wearing a costume centurion's helmet. The other man holds up a toilet seat framing Sarno's portrait. The Circus Saints and Sinners Club of America is a national charitable organization.

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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes, Las Vegas, 1959

Date

1959

Description

The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes wave good-bye prior to their departure on a tour to Idaho during the summer of 1959. In the foreground and shaking hands are Mayor Oran Gragson (center foreground, left) and Evelyn Stuckey (center foreground, right), director of the group. They are all standing in front of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Photograph of guests at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, circa mid 1950s to early 1960s

Date

1954 to 1963

Archival Collection

Description

Guests at the Sands Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right: Herb Nunez, Buck Harris (Sands Casino Executive), Harry Goodheart ( Sands Casino Manager), and Richard Danner. Nunez received a Longevity of Service Award from Danner (General manager of the Sands Hotel) circa mid 1950's to early 1960s.

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Photograph of Hugh M. Hefner and Jack Entratter at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, December 31, 1968

Date

1968-12-31

Description

Hugh M. Hefner (left), the editor and publisher of "Playboy Magazine," with Jack Entratter (right) at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada. Printed across the bottom of the image: "Hugh M. Hefner, editor and publisher of Playboy Magazine. (left) pix taken @ New Year 1969 (old year) '68." Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

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Photograph of Veterans at Horace Wilson's home, Las Vegas, September 1963

Date

1963-09

Description

Description given with photograph: "Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary members at Horace Wilson's home in Las Vegas, Nevada September 1963. Front row left to right: Glenna Wilson, Mabel Jernander, Florence Boyer. Back row from left to right: Royella Whitenton, Horace Wilson, Helen Everett, Percy Odett Jr., Rose Odett, and C. C. Boyer."

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Photograph of past presidents of Temple Beth Sholom, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1978

Date

1977 to 1979

Description

A group photograph of past presidents of Temble Beth Sholom in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the men standing are identified as: Melvin Moss, Jack Entratter, Harry Wallenstein, Al Goot, David Zenoff, and Jerry Mack. From left to right, the men seated are identified as: Nate Mack (Jerry's father), Mike Gordon, and Lloyd Katz.

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