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Max R. McComb Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00179

Abstract

The Max R. McComb Photograph Collection (approximately 1970-1979) is comprised of five color photographic prints and corresponding negatives of Howell C. Garrison's home in Las Vegas, Nevada, taken for Max McComb's research paper on Howell C. Garrison, who was the mayor of the City of Las Vegas from 1941 to 1943.

Archival Collection

Timothy Peters Postcard Collection

Identifier

PH-00180

Abstract

The Timothy Peters Postcard Collection consists of postcards dating from 1905 to 1992. The postcards feature playing cards and card games. There are advertisements, illustrations, quotes, and scenes from games that all contain playing cards in some way.

Archival Collection

Perri Family Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00181

Abstract

The Perri Family Photograph Collection (approximately 1950-1959) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of Las Vegas, Nevada landmarks such as McCarran Field, Last Frontier Village, and the Union Pacific Railroad Depot. The photographs depict the Perri family at these various locations. Also included in the collection are photographs of the Las Vegas Race Track and Las Vegas Fire Department.

Archival Collection

Harmon Family Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00182

Abstract

The Harmon Family Photograph Collection contains black-and-white and color photographic prints, negatives, postcards, and slides of the Harmon family in Las Vegas and Boulder City, Nevada between approximately 1900 and 1983. Las Vegas photographs depict the Harmon family in their home, at a ranch, and at Las Vegas High School. Boulder City photographs include a wedding and a view of Black Canyon, Nevada. Lastly, the collection also includes photographs of the Harmon family with various people, including the Wengert family and Howard Cannon, at receptions, ceremonies, and posing in front of Las Vegas buildings.

Archival Collection

Georgia Lewis Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00183

Abstract

The Georgia Lewis Photograph Collection contains black-and-white photographic prints and negatives primarily depicting Kyle Ranch, also known as Boulderado Ranch and Taylor Ranch, between approximately 1900 and 1950. The collection also features locations throughout Nevada such as Sloan, Panaca, Overton, and Indian Springs. Other images depict various individuals, including figures such as Grant Sawyer and J. Edgar Hoover, in Nevada locations and around the United States including Washington and Los Angeles, California.

Archival Collection

Aladdin Hotel and Casino Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00184

Abstract

The Aladdin Hotel and Casino Photograph Collection (approximately 1966 to 1979) consists of thirteen black-and-white and color photographic prints. Included are images of architectural renderings, exterior views of the hotel entrance and theater, and interior views of the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts, convention area, dining areas, and guest suites and rooms.

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Educators Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00185

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Educators Photograph Collection consists of reproduction black-and-white photographic prints and negatives that Donna Andress compiled. The majority of the images are portraits of educators in Southern Nevada, primarily educators who have schools in Clark County, Nevada named after them. Other portraits depict prominent Las Vegas citizens, including Leva and William Beckley.

Archival Collection

Nick Pratto Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00186

Abstract

The Nick Pratto Photograph Collection contains black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of Las Vegas, Nevada between approximately 1930 and 1950. The collection includes images of the 1940 and 1945 Helldorado parade, James Cashman Sr.'s Desert Love Buggy, and views of Gilmore Gas Station located at Fifth Street and Bonneville Avenue in 1934.

Archival Collection

Ned V. Bearden Sr. Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00188

Abstract

The Ned V. Bearden Sr. Photograph Collection contains black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of early Las Vegas, Nevada Fremont Street hotels, casinos, as well as Las Vegas businesses and residences between approximately 1940 to 1960. These photographs detail air conditioning units installations by Bearden throughout Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

United States National Park Service Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00189

Abstract

The United States National Park Service Photograph Collection is comprised of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives from approximately 1925 to 1950. Images include construction and remediation projects in Boulder City, Nevada; including Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the surrounding recreation area. Also included are images of the Lost City Museum in Overton, Nevada and Fort Churchill in Lyon County, Nevada; construction of tourist facilities at the Valley of Fire in southern Nevada; and landscapes taken along the Colorado River in Arizona and Utah.

Archival Collection