Guy Edward "Whataman" Hudson (center, behind counter) and Jack Laubach (in front of the counter and to Hudson's right), at Laubach's Recreation Tavern in Boulder City, Nevada. The tavern was the only place in Boulder City in 1932 where liquor was legal, including "near beer" and 4% wine. Individual Creator credit goes to Elton Garrett.
Description included with image: "Clark County, Nevada records of the marriage of Guy Edward "Whataman" Hudson and L. Margaret Newton in Las Vegas on Nov. 22, 1929. Hudson was still married to her when he married Ma Kennedy in 1931 at Black Canyon."
The opening of an artesian well in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the individuals pictured include an unidentified man; Fred Balzar, a Nevada governor; an unidentified man; and J. Fred Hesse, a Mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada.
A group of people at the opening of an artesian well in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the individuals include and unidentified man; and unidentified woman; Fred Balzar, a Nevada governor; J. Fred Hesse, a Las Vegas Mayor; and an unidentified man.
The opening an artesian well in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the individuals pictured are J. Fred Hesse, a Las Vegas Mayor; and unidentified man; Fred Balzar, a Nevada Governor; and another unidentified man.
A picture of (from left to right) Leo Papionis (Greek wrestler from Los Angeles), Ira Dern (world light heavyweight grappling champion), and George Batalis (Las Vegas wrestler), all preparing for the World Championship Wrestling Match at El Patio Open Air Theatre.
Las Vegas labor union officials, in charge of Labor Day celebrations, in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the men pictured Martin Connell, James Farndale, William Gore, Robert H. Elser, Ira Liebert, Charles Watkins, and Eddie Bruner.
Las Vegas labor union officials, in charge of Labor Day celebrations, in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the men pictured include Martin Connell, James Farndale, William Gore, Robert H. Elser, Ira Liebert, Charles Watkins, and Eddie Bruner.
Senator George Malone standing next to Gimick the horse in the desert in Nevada. The postcard caption reads: "Senator Malone and "Gimick," one of the top roping and dogging horses west of the Rockies. Gimick has to stand on his tiptoes to be 14 " hands high-weighs 1,050 pounds and on the "getaway" the third jump he is going as fast as he is ever going to go. The Senator gets a calf about every second or third throw."