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The MGM Grand Hotel in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- MGM Grand Hotel in Reno, Nevada.

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The Sahara Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- A collage of pictures of the Sahara in Reno, Nevada.

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The Nugget Casino in Carson City, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Nugget Casino in Carson City, Nevada.

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Sierra Sid's in Sparks, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Inscription with postcard reads: "A collage postcard of Sierra Sid's featuring all of Nevada's famous gaming action, 24 hour coffee shop, round-up steakhouse, home of the only 18 wheeler in captivity, plenty of slots, the guns of Elvis, and the World's largest collection of colt commemoratives on display at Sierra Sids. 310 rooms, bridal suites with king size waterbeds and beautiful pool area. Casino fun, great buffets, fine dining in our steakhouse. Union 76 24-hour fuel."

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Las Vegas, Nevada, 1923 to 1989

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographic slides of neon signs in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1923 to 1989. Materials include slides of hotels and casinos, wedding chapels, McCarran International Airport, and other local landmarks.

Archival Collection

Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00225
Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Patrick Meiklejohn Collection of Nevada Hotel and Casino Ephemera

Identifier

MS-00343

Abstract

The Patrick Meiklejohn Collection of Nevada Hotel and Casino Ephemera (1970s-1994) consists of 117 decks of casino and airline playing cards and casino marketing material and ephemera, including hats, keychains, bags, pens, napkins, and hotel room courtesy items.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas, Nevada - water pipe lines

Date

1934 to 1935

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada Office -- Water Company

Text

Boulder City, Nevada, 1932-1952

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

Materials contain photographs of Boulder City, Nevada from 1932 to 1952, including photographs of schools, children, construction projects, and architectural sketches.

Archival Collection

Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00214
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of Main Street, Tonopah, Nevada, 1904

Date

1904

Description

Main Street of Tonopah, Nevada. The two-story building is Miners Exchange Hall. Other buildings include: Nevada Cafe (center), Tin Shop (left), and Mercantile Company (far left). On the street can be seen several drays and house-drawn vehicles. Street Address: Main Street

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Photograph of airmen unfurling Nevada's bicentennial flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, September 24, 1975

Date

1975-09-24

Description

Senior Master Sgt. William McCleary (left) and Brig. Gen. Robinson Risner (right) unfurling Nevada's bicentennial flag at Nellis Air Force Base. The flag was presented to the base by the Clark County Bicentennial Commission.

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