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Photograph of the Sands Hotel's space-themed float in the Helldorado Days parade, Las Vegas, circa 1950

Date

1948 to 1952

Description

A black and white image of the Sands Hotel's float in the Helldorado Days parade on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. On the float are a spaceship, several women and a robot.

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Photograph of a circus parade, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1906 to 1916

Description

The Colossal Circus parade with women on horses moving past the Mesquite Grocery on the southeast corner of 1st and Fremont. This photograph was identified by Shirley Ferron Swanson on October 25, 1983.

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Photograph album 2, Ferron-Bracken Collection, circa 1905-1935, page 98

Date

1905 to 1935

Description

Photographs in left corner and center of upper row taken in front of Bingham Mercantile building.

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Photograph album 4, Ferron-Bracken Collection, circa 1905-1935, page 56

Date

1905 to 1935

Description

Two photographs on this page show the exteriors of the Arizona Hotel, the Midway Garage and the Desert Inn, in an unidentified downtown district.

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Film transparency of Armistice Day parade, Boulder City, Nevada, circa November 1939

Date

1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image of women and men marching in the Boulder City Armistice Day parade. The parade signified the armistice signed by the allies of World War I and Germany. This day is now known as Veteran's Day in the United States.

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Film transparency of Armistice Day parade, Boulder City, Nevada, circa November 1939

Date

1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image of people marching in the Boulder City Armistice Day Parade. The parade signified the armistice signed by the allies of World War I and Germany. This day is now known as Veteran's Day in the United States.

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Linda Miller Papers

Identifier

MS-00591

Abstract

The Linda Miller Papers (2008-2025) document Dr. Linda Miller's historic preservation work in Las Vegas, Nevada including her work portraying early Las Vegas resident, Helen J. Stewart, at historical events across Southern Nevada. The collection documents Miller's efforts to erect a statue of Helen Stewart at the Las Vegas, Nevada Old Mormon Fort, as well as her contributions to the programming for Sarah Winnemucca Day in 2018. The collection documents Miller's appearances as Helen J. Stewart through photographs, pamphlets, video recordings, digital files, and curriculum used for her outreach work. The collection also documents Dr. Miller's activities as chair for the Nevada State Society chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and as a member of the National Society Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims Southern Nevada Chapter.

Archival Collection

Shelley Berkley Papers

Identifier

MS-00599

Abstract

The Shelley Berkley Papers (1987-2012) consist primarily of correspondence and other documents pertaining to Shelley Berkley's tenure as United States Representative for Nevada 1st congressional district. Topics include nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain, education, women's rights, health care, foreign affairs, veterans, economics, and homeland security. The collection also includes photographs, interviews, and awards. Shelley Berkley served as a member of Congress between 1999 and 2013.

Archival Collection

Barbara Raben Collection on the Las Vegas Jewish Community

Identifier

MS-00655

Abstract

The Barbara Raben Collection on the Las Vegas Jewish Community (1976-2018) is comprised of materials collected by Barbara Raben that document her personal life and her involvement with the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish community, specifically the Hadassah Southern Nevada Chapter and the Jewish Family Service Agency (JFSA) of Clark County, Nevada. Hadassah and JFSA records consist of photographs and programs from events held by the organizations. Materials also document Raben's business, The Candy Factory, and her connections to the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning.

Archival Collection