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Film transparency of tornado victims, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

From left to right, tornado victims Mrs. Joe Leavy, three-year old (Baby) Bell, and what is presumed to be Joe Leavy in Midway City, Nevada. Midway City, now known as Henderson, is located eight miles out of the Hoover Dam highway.

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Pedestrian and automobile traffic on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-02-28

Description

Providing security and access to both automobile and pedestrian traffic is handled differently along Las Vegas Boulevard and has changed over the years on the Strip. Here tourist utilize a spacious sidewalk in front of the Paris Las Vegas hotel and casino as the Bellagio is seen in the background.

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Photograph of the Fremont Theatre marquee advertising "Bridge on the River Kwai," Las Vegas (Nev.), 1957

Date

1957

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of the Fremont Theatre marquee reads: "Best Picture Of The Year 'Bridge On The River Kwai' MW. Holden Technicolor Alec Guinness; Free Parking 4Hrs 3RD & Carson." Site Name: Fremont Theatre (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Loreta C. Monson interview, March 1, 1979: transcript

Date

1979-03-01

Description

On March 1, 1979, Jon J. Howard interviewed Loreta Monson (b. April 10, 1904 in Egypt, Idaho) about her life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Monson speaks about coming to Las Vegas, the layout of the city and Fremont Street. Moreover, Monson talks about the Mormon church in Las Vegas, politicians and Nellis Air Force Base. Lastly, Monson discusses leisure activities, recreational activities such as fishing, and the Old Ranch.

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Saharan Magazine from the Sahara Hotel and Casino, July 1966

Date

1966-07

Description

An issue of the Saharan Magazine from the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Some of the headlines in the magazine include: "Liberace Heads Show with Special Appearance of "Day of Decision" Artist", "Sahara Maestro Louis Basil Tells All (about work with Super Stars)", "Sahara news in pictures", "Crowds Hail Opening of $3 Million Sahara-Tahoe Theatre, largest in U.S.", and "We Get Visitors!"

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