Former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, as photographed in 1966. The location where the photograph was taken in unknown. Paul Dominique Laxalt (born August 2, 1922) was Governor of Nevada from 1967 to 1971 and a United States Senator from 1974 to 1987. In the media, the words "son of a Basque sheepherder" often accompanied his name. He was one of Ronald Reagan's closest friends in politics. In fact, after Reagan was elected President in 1980, the national press began to refer to Laxalt as "The First Friend." He is the older brother of Robert Laxalt, who was a noted and prolific writer. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Former Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt, as photographed in 1966. The location where the photograph was taken in unknown. Paul Dominique Laxalt (born August 2, 1922) was Governor of Nevada from 1967 to 1971 and a United States Senator from 1974 to 1987. In the media, the words "son of a Basque sheepherder" often accompanied his name. He was one of Ronald Reagan's closest friends in politics. In fact, after Reagan was elected President in 1980, the national press began to refer to Laxalt as "The First Friend." He is the older brother of Robert Laxalt, who was a noted and prolific writer. He is a member of the Republican Party.

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada. "Experience the elegance of 575 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, the excitement of 24 hour gaming, and the enjoyment of dining in our many fine restaurants, only at Harvey's"

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series V. Smoky Valley, Nevada and Round Mountain, Nevada -- Subseries V.A. Carver, Carver-Duhme, and Carver-Book Families (Smoky Valley). Gerald Miller Carver and Gary Carver is partially visible (identified from left to right).

From the John Steiger Photograph Collection (PH-00339). "Mt. Charleston, Nevada. June 12 1921 near the Hotel. Left to right; Geo. Summerville of Scotland; Clifford Atkins of Oklahoma; Walter Homan of Boston, Mass." (handwritten inscription H.E. Steiger)

The grayscale view of a hospital under construction in Boulder City, Nevada.