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14th Anniversary Issue of the Sands Times from the Sands Hotel and Casino, December 1966

Date

1966-12

Description

The 14th anniversary issue of the Sands Times magazine from the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Articles written in the magazine describe various events held at the Sands, entertainment news, and celebrity appearances.

Mixed Content

Photograph of a St. Thomas resident standing near dry hedges, 1945

Date

1945-04-11

Description

Hedges in St. Thomas

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Hedges planted by prosperous residents of St. Thomas. The trees in this photograph were under more than 50 feet of water for a period of about 7 years."

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Photograph of Cyril Wengert, circa 1949

Date

1948 to 1950

Archival Collection

Description

Cyril Wengert at his desk laughing and smiling. Here he is estimated to be about 60 years old.

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Photograph of Thomas C. Wilson, location unknown, circa 1964

Date

1962 to 1966

Description

Thomas C. Wilson, co-founder of Nevada Day which was started in 1938. Behind him is a sign that says "All for our country, 100 years, Centennial of the state of Nevada, 1864-1964".

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Photograph of Jerry Tarkanian, circa 1992

Date

1992 (year approximate)

Description

Description provided with image: "Jerry Tarkanian. He was coach of UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball team for many years."

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Photograph of Spencer Tracy and Laraine Day, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Actors Spencer Tracy and Laraine Day pictured at an unknown special event.

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Photograph of Menominee Indian Reservation, Wisconsin, 1917

Date

1916 to 1918

Description

Description provided with image: "Menominee Indian Reservation, Wisconsin, c. 1917. L-R, front: (1) ?? (2) Zora Grant (Archie's wife); (3) Archie Grant; (4) Helen Grant (Archie's sister). (Photo by Percy Marble)." Handwritten description on back of image: "Menominee Reservation circa 1917. "Keshena" county seat of Menominee Co. Wis. Stayed at Keshena Jan 1913 to May 25, 1918. About 1918 because Archie got out of 1st WW last part of 17 and they left the reservation 5-25-1918 they were dating. Archie C. Grant borned March 9, 1896 died 78 years old on Nov. 8, 1974. Zora Marble Grant borned Feb 27, 1894. 74 years old. died Feb 27, 1968. Archie, center, 21 years old. Zora to right of Archie with beaded bag. 13 years old. Helen Grant, Archie's only sister to "left". Photo by Percy Marble."

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