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Ramona Leon (pictured in pink boa headpiece) and unidentified woman, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1961 (year approximate) to 1979 (year approximate)

Description

From the Las Vegas: Snapshots of History Photograph Collection (PH-00425)

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Unidentified tourist on Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1961 (year approximate) to 1963 (year approximate)

Description

From the Las Vegas: Snapshots of History Photograph Collection (PH-00425)

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Aplin Family Scrapbooks

Identifier

MS-00152

Abstract

The Aplin Family Scrapbooks (1927-1971) consists of four handmade scrapbooks compiled by Hilda Aplin. The scrapbooks contain photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and handwritten captions. The majority of the collection focuses on Hilda and Charles Aplin’s involvement in the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Las Vegas Eagles Auxiliary #1213. Also included is a photograph album that details the family’s activities from 1927 to 1959, including notable locations around Las Vegas, Nevada such as Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Mt. Charleston, and annual Helldorado parades.

Archival Collection

Portrait of an unidentified woman

Date

1869 (year uncertain) to 1899 (year uncertain)

Archival Collection

Description

Portrait of an unidentified woman

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Postcard of Navajo Indians, Nevada, circa 1920-1955

Date

1920 to 1955

Archival Collection

Description

Photograph of a Navajo Indian Chief in full regalia and an Indian woman.

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Photograph of cars in Las Vegas, circa early 1920s

Date

1920 to 1925

Description

Description given with photograph: "Las Vegans going to St. Thomas pageant."

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Photograph of Joe Andre's band, 1920s-1930s

Date

1920 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white photograph of one of Joe Andre's bands on the road. Some of their equipment was hauled on the running boards of these vehicles.

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Photograph of train, Las Vegas, late 1920s

Date

1925 to 1930

Description

Black and white picture of people and train at the Las Vegas Station.

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Photograph of a house, 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

This photograph was taken in front of a window to show the mothers holding their infants in the reflection, and show the front yard of the house outside the window.

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Photograph of a woman with an infant, 1940s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

An unidentified woman stands on the porch of a house holding an infant and posing for the camera.

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