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Photographs of Towne and Country Motel sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), April, 18, 2017

Date

2017-04-18
2017-08-12

Description

The Towne and Country Motel sign sits at 2033 Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Sheet.
Site address: 2033 Fremont St
Sign owner: Huang Hsiu Ping
Sign details: Sold in 2009 for $1 millon. It a .66 acre lot with an original construction year of 1958, with additions in 2000 and 2007.
Sign condition: 2 - O Panel knocked out, broken lexan covering the Pool wording of neon, heavy discoloration of the letter T and the E is almost completely worn off. Sun damage in the paint, otherwise looks functional.
Sign form: Back to Back Pole Sign
Sign-specific description: Pole sign that is double sided, Motel reading on either side with flag like components hanging off the support pole, each letter with its own component. A giant red check-mark shaped arrow in the center of the sign grabs the visitor's attention with its bright vibrant red color and its neon tubing filling it its shape, used as a directional tool into the parking lot. Underneath the arrow is a tiny reader board with cutout letters listing the amenities available in each of the rooms. Underneath the reader board is a little component that spells Pool with neon outlining the letters. The color scheme ranges from pale baby blue for the framework of the letters and reader board, and the bright red of the arrow.
Sign - type of display: Neon, internally lit "Motel" letters, and reader board
Sign - media: Steel and Plastic
Sign environment: Surrounded by other motels and hotels, and near a residential area
Survey - research locations: Motel website, and conversation with owner
Survey - research notes: Owners seemed aggravated by survey
Survey - other remarks: Open from 8 am to 4 pm, they close on Mondays entirely
Surveyor: Danny Jacobs
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-12
Sign keywords: Neon; Steel; Plastic; Reader board; Pole sign; Back to back; Internally illuminated

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Photographs of Peter Pan Motel, Las Vegas (Nev.), April 18, 2017

Date

2017-04-18
2017-08-12

Description

The Peter Pan Motel sits at 110 N 13 Street in Downtown Las Vegas. Information about the sign is available in the Southern Nevada Neon Survey Sheet.
Site address: 110 N 13th St
Sign owner: Tony Hsieh; Zappos CEO "110th 13th Street LLC"
Sign details: 0.31 acre lot constructed in 1963. Currently out of business.
Sign condition: 4-5 : looks in good condition, no broken Neon, unsure if lights up.
Sign form: Back to Back Pole Sign
Sign-specific description: A painted cut out graphic of the character "Peter Pan" perched on top on a round sound with the words "Peter Pan" in green and red stylized text. Graphic is only on one side with neon tubing outlining his figure, other side is green silhouette with no skeletal neon. Mixed medium of neon components and incandescent bulbs around the name. Neon is outlining Peter Pan figure, circle frame of word "Peter Pan" (not the lettering), and "No Vacancy" is outlines. Had boldface typography for word "Motel". "Peter Pan" circle is double sided but the graphic and "Motel" is only one sided.
Sign - type of display: Neon and Incandescent
Sign - media: Steel
Sign animation: Possible chaser with round Peter Pan sign
Sign environment: Motel is surrounded by other motels and residential.
Sign manufacturer: No external markings for sign company or designer
Sign - date of installation: c. 1967
Sign - date of redesign/move: Sign was restored sometime between 2007-2011
Sign - thematic influences: Fairy tale of Peter Pan
Survey - research locations: Motel website, assessor's website, Las Vegas 360, www.roadarch.com
Survey - research notes: Had contact with current owner, but had no additional information
Surveyor: Danny Jacobs
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-12
Sign keywords: Neon; Incandescent; Steel; Chasing; Pole sign; Back to back; Roof Sign; Plastic; Internally illuminated

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Emerald Ball flier and ad placement form

Date

2004-03-27

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 04, 1981

Date

1981-08-04

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 11 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, June 26, 1973

Date

1973-06-26

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 2 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 26, 1976

Date

1976-02-26

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 4 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 14, 1984

Date

1984-02-14

Description

Includes meeting agenda. CSUN Session 14 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Request for transfer of excess government real property for use by the Las Vegas Paiute Colony: correspondence

Date

1973 to 1976

Description

Notice of Public Hearing by the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Letter from Superintendent Robert L. Hunter to Area Director John Artichoker about acquiring excess GSA administered land for use by the Las Vegas Indian (Paiute) Colony. Request for transfer of excess real property and related personal property General Services Administration form and statement of justification. Letter from Assistant Area GSA Director Charles D. Worthman to A. B. Pace about the request form for transfer of property. Memorandum to Area Directors about attempts to acquire land on behalf of Native American tribes. Letter from Superintendent to Area Director John Artichoker about the derailment of a Union Pacific Railroad car adjacent to the Las Vegas Paiute Indian Colony. Letter from Las Vegas Paiute Tribal Council Chairman Kenneth D. Anderson to Union Pacific Railroad about specifications for a fence. Letter from Nevada Indian Legal Services Staff Attorney Frederick B. Stocking to Ray Jackson, Bureau of Indian Affairs Phoenix Area Office, about the Las Vegas Indian (Paiute) Colony's attempt to acquire GSA-administered land. Letter from Robert Donlevy, Area Realty Officer, to Frederick B. Stocking reporting progress on acquiring government surplus land. Memorandum from Area Realty Officer to Superintendent, Western Nevada Agency, about request for transfer of surplus land. Letter from A. B. Pace to Assistant Area Director Charles Worthman stating why request for land was denied. Notice of availability of excess real property from Director of Real Property Division A. B. Pace. Description of excess real property and map showing its location in the Las Vegas region.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter coat drive flier

Date

2000

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter "20 Pearls" investment club reports

Date

2002-02-09
2002-04
2002-05

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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