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Photograph of two Indian women and a young blond Anglo female child, Pahrump Valley or Ash Meadows, Nevada, circa 1880s-1910s
Date
1880 to 1919
Archival Collection
Description
Two Indian women with a blond Anglo child, standing in front of a well-built wooden building. One woman is carrying a bundle. The photograph was taken in either Pahrump Valley or Ash Meadows, Nevada.
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Photograph of Myrna Williams and Jan Tyler listening to Gloria Steinem at the Nevada Women's Conference in Las Vegas (Nev.), June 18, 1977
Date
1977-06-18
Archival Collection
Description
L-R: Myrna Williams (Las Vegas) and Jan Tyler (Utah) Women's Conference Chair listening to Gloria Steinem at the Nevada Women's Conference that was held in Las Vegas in 1977. Site Name: Las Vegas Convention Center
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Photograph of Oran K. Gragson putting up a poster for his re-election campaign, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Oran K. Gragson putting up a poster for his re-election campaign. He is being assisted by female campaign workers. The women are identified as L-R: (standing, left of Mayor Gragson) Adrian, Joanie, Mayor Gragson (center), (kneeling in front) L-R: Darla, Gretchen, Sue Ann (standing in back, on right) L-R: Patsy, Nancy, Mary, and Delores. 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.
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Photograph of opening night party for Donn Arden's "Hallelujah Hollywood!" MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1974
Date
1974
Archival Collection
Description
Donn Arden cutting a cake, with guests at an opening night party for his production "Hallelujah Hollywood!" at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. L-R: unidentified; Jackie Matthews; unidentified; Diane Findley (brunette); Donn Arden; Eileen Barnett; Tricia Lee.
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Photograph of 4-H Club members displaying their patchwork contest entries, North Las Vegas, Nevada, October 23, 1975
Date
1975-10-23
Archival Collection
Description
4-H Club members in North Las Vegas display their entries in the patchwork contest, October 23, 1975
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Photograph of Della White Fisk with two Indian women and a small child, Pahrump Valley or Ash Meadows, Nevada, circa 1880s-1910s
Date
1880 to 1919
Archival Collection
Description
Della White Fisk is seated (at right) with two Indian women, one holding a child drinking from a glass bottle in Pahrump Valley or Ash Meadows, Nevada. A chair and other household items are visible behind the women.
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Photograph of incoming officials of the North Las Vegas Democratic Club, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1970s
Date
1970 to 1979
Archival Collection
Description
Shown are incoming officials of the North Las Vegas Democratic Club, circa 1970s. Pictured L-R: Angelo Codella, Barbara McSwain, Elida Hernandez, Governor Mike O'Callaghan, Lucille May, Lillian Strom, Carma Williams, Garland Hunt, Frank Scheels, Sally Ortiz, Jarvis Holloway, Ken Reynolds.
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Photograph of Mayor Oran Gragson cutting the ribbon for the Boys' Club, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Las Vegas Mayor Oran Gragson (center) cuts ribbon for the Boys' Club opening, circa 1960s. Also pictured: Jerry Gilloch (left) and Phil Mirabelli (right). The facility is located at the intersection of Carey Avenue and Webster Streets.
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Photograph of Senator Howard Cannon speaking at the dedication for the Boys Club, North Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Senator Howard Cannon speaks at dedication of North Las Vegas Boys' Club, circa 1960s. Third from right is William Taylor.
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Film transparency of a group of women on horseback in the Helldorado Parade, Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, May, 1958
Date
1958-05
Archival Collection
Description
A group of women on horseback are passing Joe W. Brown's Horseshoe Club (in operation from 1935-1958), located 128 Fremont Street at the corner of Fremont Street and 2nd Street, May 1958. Four of the women are riding with flags. People can be seen watching the parade from the balconies and windows of the Fremont Casino. In the background, a marquee on the Fremont Carnival Inn reads "Fremont Fishing Derby April 1 -May 25 Register Now."
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