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Photograph of Ninety-Nines Women Pilots club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Members of the Ninety-Nines, a non-profit international organization for women pilots. In order to be in the club, women had to have a flying license. The club was started by Amelia Earhart. "Margaret Moore is next to D.D. upper right (#6 standing). Margaret was one of the presidents [of the club]" (identified by Dorothy Dorothy 11-1-84). The photographer of the image was Wayne Kinnie.
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Photograph of Dorothy Varnum song notes, (Calif.), circa 1934
Date
1933 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
Dorothy Varnum co-wrote this song "I'll Get Even With You" with Walter Smith. The lyrics are transposed over a promotional image of the singer. See Images 0131 0367-0369 for others and see Image ID 0131 0367 for the same photo without the song lyrics.
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Photograph of Dorothy and others at a restaurant, Palm Springs (Calif.), 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Dorothy Dorothy (left) sits with others (not identified) at a table in a restaurant. No food is present except for bread in a basket, but everyone has what looks like a soup bowl in front of them. A menu sits in front of Dorothy, but the typography on it is unclear.
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Photograph of Dorothy and others at a restaurant table, Palm Springs (Calif.), February 1941
Date
1941-02
Archival Collection
Description
Group sits at a restaurant table and smile for a photo. Dorothy smokes a cigarette, and in front of everyone sits iced bowls of cocktail shrimp. Inscription with photo reads: "Key Club opening" Identified from left to right: 1. Thelma Wertheimer, 2. Ned Curley, 3. Gwen Cobb, 4. Norm Harstad, 5. Dorothy Varnum (Dorothy).
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Photograph of Dorothy and officers holding reel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Dorothy Dorothy with Officer Christensen (on right) and Officer Kirkpatrick (center). The three are holding what looks like a reel of something, possibly a recording (evidence from machine on table). Kirkpatrick's lapel reads ""Natl. Security Seminar."
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Photograph of Dorothy and officers holding transparency, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Dorothy Dorothy w/ U.S.A.F. officer Stefen (left) and Naval Officer Parmelee (right). Dorothy appears to be holding up some kind of slide-transparency. Officer Stefan holds a few more in his hand.
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Photograph of Lyndon Johnson supporters in campaign committee, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1960
Date
1959 to 1961
Archival Collection
Description
Lyndon B. Johnson supporters, self-named "The Johnson Committee" meet at campaign headquarters in Las Vegas, NV during the Lyndon B. Johnson/John F. Kennedy Campaign. Individuals ientified in photo include Vail Pittman, Bill Morris (in back sitting at table), Bud Albright, Pearl Brown (far right, seated).
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Photograph of couples dancing inside the Town Hall Casino, Tonopah (Nev.), 1950-1959
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Two men and two women dance together in the casino lounge. Individuals identified from left to right: "1. Unknown 2. Roger Nicely 3. Unknown 4. Staryle Terrell." Site Name: Town Hall Casino
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Photograph of dealer and casino owner in Town Hall Casino, Tonopah (Nev.), 1950-1959
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Table dealer, Marie Del Papra, and Town Hall Casino owner, George Boscovich, stand next to the roulette table. Black chips are stacked across the table, while white chips are off to the side. Site Name: Town Hall Casino
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Photograph of man and women cutting cake, Tonopah (Nev.), 1940-1955
Date
1940 to 1955
Archival Collection
Description
Man stands with seven women around table holding a knife, preparing to cut a cake. The table is decorated with a tablecloth and plates. Transcribed with the photograph: "Probably Dr. Joy's birthday," with people identified from left to right: "1. Dorothy Casener (now Evans) 2. Dr. Russell Joy 3. Mrs. Shirley Joy, his wife 4. Betty Franks, Belmont 5. Milka Beko Jacobson 6. Eunice O'Brien 7. Gert Harshman 8. Jerry Cavanaugh."
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