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Photograph of historical marker unveiling, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 15, 1980

Date

1980-05-15

Description

The unveiling of the first depot location historical marker in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) of the City of Las Vegas. From left to right: Ed Kennefick, UPRR president; Frank Scott, owner Union Plaza Hotel; Howard Cannon (in derby), U.S. Senator from Nevada; Mayor Bill Briare.

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City of North Las Vegas Temporarily Closes City Hall, City Facilities to the Public: archived website, 2020

Level of Description

Other Level

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Digital Communication about COVID-19 in Las Vegas
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01031
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Digital Communication about COVID-19 in Las Vegas
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Film transparency of the Boulder City Auto Court, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930-1940

Date

1930 to 1940

Archival Collection

Description

An exterior view of the Boulder City Auto Court.

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Alexander's Hotel, menu, December 15, 1884

Date

1884-12-15

Archival Collection

Description

Restaurant: Alexander's Hotel Location: Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Text

Café Savarin, menu, April 15, 1892

Date

1892-04-15

Archival Collection

Description

Menu insert: Wine lists; Spirits Lists; Beer lists Restaurant: Café Savarin Location: New York, New York, United States

Text

Transcript of interview with Ed Collins by Steve Smith, March 15, 1981.

Date

1981-03-15

Archival Collection

Description

On March 15, 1981, Steven L. Smith interviewed Edward A. Collins (born on March 16th, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois), at the Dunes Hotel and Country Club. Collins relocated to Nevada in 1955. The interview covers gender equality in the field of culinary arts in Las Vegas. Collins describes the changes he saw take place in culinary over the years. He also discusses Bugsy Siegel’s impact and influence on the emergence of big shows in the hotels on the Strip. Among other jobs, Collins worked as a captain in a showroom at the Frontier Hotel. He discusses Las Vegas before and after Howard Hughes and Bob Maheu appeared on the scene.

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Photograph of a parade procession for Howard Hughes, New York, July 15, 1938

Date

1938-07-15

Description

Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes' wide grin diffuses the lanky Texan's features during a lighter phase of the day's ceremonies. Credit Line (ACME) 7/15/38."

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Transcript of interview with Earl A. Evans by Lance Malone, March 15, 1981

Date

1981-03-15

Description

On March 15, 1981 Lance Malone interviewed Sears Roebuck Division Manager, Earl A. Evans, Jr., (born March 3rd, 1935 in Alhambra, California) in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of Nevada and Mr. Evans’s life. During the interview, Mr. Evans discusses education, sports, employment, the weather and the railroad in Las Vegas. He also discusses transportation, recreation, community involvement, raising a family in Las Vegas, the development of Fremont and the Strip, and religious activities. Mr. Evans served as a Bishop for the LDS Church in Las Vegas and in regards to education, he served on the Clark County School Board.

Text

Re-enactment of the land auction of 1905; includes Lt. Governor Myron Leavitt, U.S. Senator Howard Cannon, Governor Robert List, John Cahlan, Las Vegas Mayor William Briare, City Commissioner Ron Lurie, City Commissioner Al Levy, City Commissioner Paul Christensen, Jubilee King Merle Frehner, and Jubilee Queen Evelyn McDonald, 1980 May 15

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Florence Lee Jones Cahlan Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00045
Collection Name: Florence Lee Jones Cahlan Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 02

Archival Component

Photograph of dwelling at Lost City, 1938

Date

1938-06

Description

A restored Indian house at Lost City showing the lake only a few feet away.

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