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Photograph of group at original water supply site, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 29, 1980

Date

1980-10-29

Description

A Diamond Jubilee plaque at the site of Las Vegas' original water supply gave ex-water district directors a chance to sip again. From left are seated: Thalia Dondero, Thomas Foley, George Ullom, Paul Zimmerman, Leonard Fayle; (standing) Maurice Gedance, Bert Leavitt, Richard Ronzone, Manuel J. Cortez, Ron Lurie, Jubilee coordinator John Cahlan, Rodger Hall and Larry Farnsworth.

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Photograph of Toni Clark taking a peek into a CBS TV camera at Wilbur Clark's home, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1957

Date

1957

Archival Collection

Description

Toni Clark takes a peek into a CBS TV camera as an unidentified crew member watches at Wilbur Clark's home, located adjacent to the Desert Inn golf course, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1957.

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Photograph of the parents of Don Schuyler, Sr. and Freda (Humphrey) Schuyler on their wedding day, Reno, Nevada, June 21, 1935

Date

1935-06-21

Description

Parents of Donald Richard Schuyler, Sr. and Freda (Humphrey) Schuyler on their wedding day, June 21, 1935 at 403 Hill Street, Reno, Nevada. James L. Humphrey, Harriet Humphrey, William Norton Schuyler.

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Photograph of a plaque being presented by the Small Business Administration, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, October 25, 1976

Date

1976-10-25

Description

Unidentified representatives from the Small Business Administration presenting a plaque at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The plaque is a citation for the Nellis Base Procurement Office. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)

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Film transparency of several distinguished Nevadans at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas commencement ceremony Saturday May 13, 1972

Date

1972-05-13

Description

Distinguished Nevadans at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas commencement ceremony Saturday May 13, 1972. From left to right: David Bruce Dill, unknown, unknown, Juanita Greer White, unknown, and unknown.

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Photograph of the Little League "Sundevils" baseball team and their coach, North Las Vegas, Nevada, July 11, 1975

Date

1975-07-11

Description

The Little League "Sundevils" baseball team, North Las Vegas, Nevada, July 11, 1975. Front row, left to right: Larry Urbaniah, Duane Maze, Darren Brown, Thomas Clayton, Robert Schultz, Herbert Grosburger, Warren Chang, James Clayton (bat boy). Back row, left to right: Coach Charlie White, Chuck Jarvis, Gavin Nelson, Marcus White, Todd Peterson, Flemister[?] Rodgers, Coach Norm Peterson.

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Photograph of Mayor Oran K. Gragson with USAF Thunderbirds, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, circa early 1960s

Date

1960 to 1965

Archival Collection

Description

Mayor Oran K. Gragson (standing, left) poses with USAF Thunderbirds, precision flying team based at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayor Gragson is holding a matted photo of the Thunderbirds in flight over a mountain. The inscription reads " To: Mayor Oran Gragson with sincere best wishes, The USAF Thunderbirds." Oran Kenneth Gragson (February 14, 1911 – October 7, 2002) was an American businessman and politician. He was the longest-serving mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1959 to 1975. Gragson, a member of the Republican Party, was a small business owner who was elected Mayor on a reform platform against police corruption and for equal opportunity for people of all socio-economic and racial categories. Gragson died in a Las Vegas hospice on October 7, 2002, at the age of 91. The Oran K. Gragson Elementary School located at 555 N. Honolulu Street, Las Vegas, NV 89110 was named in his honor. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)

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Photograph of Mayor Oran K. Gragson with USAF Thunderbirds, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, circa early 1960s

Date

1960 to 1965

Archival Collection

Description

Mayor Oran K. Gragson (standing, 2nd from right), poses with USAF Thunderbirds, precision flying team based at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayor Gragson is holding a matted photo of the Thunderbirds in flight over Hoover Dam. The inscription reads " To: Mayor Oran Gragson with sincere best wishes, The USAF Thunderbirds." Oran Kenneth Gragson (February 14, 1911 – October 7, 2002) was an American businessman and politician. He was the longest-serving mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1959 to 1975. Gragson, a member of the Republican Party, was a small business owner who was elected Mayor on a reform platform against police corruption and for equal opportunity for people of all socio-economic and racial categories. Gragson died in a Las Vegas hospice on October 7, 2002, at the age of 91. The Oran K. Gragson Elementary School located at 555 N. Honolulu Street, Las Vegas, NV 89110 was named in his honor. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)

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Photograph of the "Tigers" Little League baseball team and their coach, North Las Vegas, Nevada, July 18, 1975

Date

1975-07-18

Description

The "Tigers" Little League baseball team, North Las Vegas, Nevada, July 18, 1975. Front row, left to right: Lennett Namelly[?], John Randolph, Ricky Carson, Phillip Collins, Darryl Jamerson[?]. Second row, left to right: Micahel Gommage, Larry Sanders, Reggie Scott, Road[?] Williams, Charlies Silas Jr. Back row, left to right: Coach Green, Darryl Simmons, Alvin Butler, Charlie Smith Jr., Coach Ernie Lathon[?]

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Photograph of North Las Vegas American Legion Post 51 officers, North Las Vegas, Nevada, July 21, 1975

Date

1975-07-21

Description

North Las Vegas American Legion Post 51 officers, North Las Vegas, Nevada, July 21, 1975

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