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David A. Davis Collection of Aerial Photographs

Identifier

PH-00423

Abstract

The David A. Davis Collection of Aerial Photographs (approximately 1990-1999) contains seven black-and-white photographic prints and one black-and-white photographic negative of aerial views of Las Vegas, Nevada. These photographs are reproductions of originals obtained by David A. Davis from the Nevada Department of Transportation, the United States Geological Survey, and Landiscor Real Estate Mapping.

Archival Collection

Erni Cabat Art Prints

Identifier

MS-00862

Abstract

The collection consists of seven numbered art prints, hand signed by Arizona artist, Erni Cabat, with accompanying certificates of authenticity. The prints were created from original gouache paintings of scenes from casino life, and distributed by Nevada Magazine to mark the 50th anniversary of gambling in Nevada in 1981.

Archival Collection

Billie Milton Grace Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00088

Abstract

The Billie Milton Grace Photograph Collection, approximately 1948 to 1960, consists of twenty black-and-white photographic prints and negatives depicting images of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, the annual Helldorado Parade, the Marion Hicks family, local labor union dinners, Thunderbird Hotel employees, and various hotels and casinos.

Archival Collection

Benjamin F. Smith Papers

Identifier

MS-00080

Abstract

The Benjamin F. Smith Papers, dated from 1960 to 1969, contains a photocopy of a typed manuscript written by Benjamin F. Smith titled "Lady Luck and I." The manuscript details Smith's life, and focuses mainly on his time in Las Vegas, Nevada and his gambling strategies. The manuscript also contains gambling plays, figures, and charts. The collection also contains photocopied newspaper clippings and a brief biography of Smith written by Larry Evans.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Dalta Hurry and Raymond Jefferson, Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Caption: Both these pictures [in] Hurry & Jeff

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Photograph of George Ward, Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Caption: Geo Ward Winchester Ind.

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Photograph of Mohawk Ledge Mine gallows frame, Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Caption: Gallows frame Mohawk Ledge

Image

Photograph of Diamondfield Mine (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Photograph of Diamondfield Mine (Nev.), early 1900s

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Photograph of Diamondfield Mine (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Caption: Diamondfield

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