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Lorraine Thomas-Perry Papers
Identifier
MS-00223
Abstract
The Lorraine Thomas-Perry Papers (1910-1936) contain the personal papers of Lorraine Thomas and her family, who were early residents of Beatty, Nevada. Collection materials include report cards, graduation certificates, correspondence, and short stories and poems written by family members. The majority of collection are photocopies. The collection also contains one original program for the opening banquet and ball for Hotel Fayle in Goodsprings, Nevada on May 13, 1916.
Archival Collection
Renee Lee Papers
Identifier
MS-00587
Abstract
The Renee Lee Papers span from the 1950s to 2012 and document the life of singer and actress Renee Lee through photographs, her original music scores, newspaper clippings, and a mid-career resume. The collection also includes an alphabetized card catalog of the private performances Lee booked from 1998-2012.
Archival Collection
Terry Ritter Collection
Identifier
MS-00773
Abstract
The Terry Ritter Collection, dating from approximately 1995-2012, contains six color prints of Ritter's artwork depicting Las Vegas, Nevada showgirls. There is also one convention flier advertising her artwork.
Archival Collection
Elsie and Richard Goldsworthy Collection of Las Vegas Ephemera
Identifier
MS-00759
Abstract
The Elsie and Richard Goldsworthy Collection on Las Vegas Ephemera (1960-1999) contains ephemera from hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada and includes programs, table tents, and postcards. There is additional material created by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and invitations to special events hosted by various Las Vegas dignitaries. Additional materials includes programs and fliers from local theater companies in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Audio recording clip of interview with Faye Todd by Claytee D. White, October 15, 1996
Date
1996-10-15
Archival Collection
Description
Part of an interview with Faye Todd by Claytee White on October 15, 1996. Todd discusses how she came to work for the Landmark and what it was like to work with entertainers.
Sound
Photograph of the Flamingo Hotel gaming room entrance, Las Vegas, circa late 1940s-early 1950s
Date
1948 to 1953
Description
Daytime photo of the exterior of the Flamingo Hotel, showing the canopied gaming room entrance.
Image
Monty Brandt Photograph Collection
Identifier
PH-00198
Abstract
The Monty Brandt Photograph Collection consists of black-and-white photographic prints of the White Cross Drug Store on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1924 and 1955. Images include views of Fremont Street, as well as interior and exterior views of the White Cross Drug Store.
Archival Collection
Elizabeth Casper Photograph Collection
Identifier
PH-00375
Abstract
The Elizabeth Casper Photograph Collection, approximately 1947 to 1960, contains photographic prints and slides that document the childhood of artist and schoolteacher, Elizabeth Casper, and her family life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Included are images of Casper and her family as well as the Helldorado parade, civic celebrations, churches, a nursery school, and casinos in Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
Circus Circus Enterprises Scrapbook
Identifier
MS-00988
Abstract
The Circus Circus Enterprises Scrapbook consists of articles from 1984 related to the Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel and their investment properties. The scrapbook includes articles on the entertainment, dining, real estate, and management of Circus Circus Enterprises in Southern Nevada.
Archival Collection