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Film transparency of atomic explosions at the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

The view of an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Nye County, Nevada. Established on January 11, 1951, the Nevada Test Site was also formerly known as the Nevada Proving Grounds.

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Film transparency of atomic explosions at the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

The view of an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Nye County, Nevada. Established on January 11, 1951, the Nevada Test Site was also formerly known as the Nevada Proving Grounds.

Image

Film transparency of atomic explosions at the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

The view of an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Nye County, Nevada. Established on January 11, 1951, the Nevada Test Site was also formerly known as the Nevada Proving Grounds.

Image

Film transparency of atomic explosions at the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

The view of an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Nye County, Nevada. Established on January 11, 1951, the Nevada Test Site was also formerly known as the Nevada Proving Grounds.

Image

Film transparency of atomic explosions at the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

The view of an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Nye County, Nevada. Established on January 11, 1951, the Nevada Test Site was also formerly known as the Nevada Proving Grounds.

Image

Film transparency of atomic explosions at the Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

The view of an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Nye County, Nevada. Established on January 11, 1951, the Nevada Test Site was also formerly known as the Nevada Proving Grounds.

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Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community

Identifier

MS-00426

Abstract

The Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community spans from 1964 to 2006 and is comprised of scrapbooks, genealogies, ephemera, and other material produced by or for the community. The Hadassah scrapbooks date from 1964 through 1971 and contain invitations, photographs, and records of events and fundraising efforts. Material related to various congregations includes bulletins, fliers, correspondence (form letters), photographs, newspaper clippings, and recorded media. The Jewish Genealogy Society records include bulletins, newsletters, and meeting agendas. Also included is a family genealogy.

Archival Collection

Fountainbleau Las Vegas Sits Dormant, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-02-06

Description

The dormant Fontainebleau Las Vegas on the Strip as seen from the SLS Hotel and Casino valet. The Fontainebleau was announced as the Las Vegas version of a classic Miami Beach hotel. Construction started in 2007, and stopped in 2009. In November of that year, financier Carl Ichan purchased the unfinished Fontainebleau out of bankruptcy. The following year, he sold off the fittings and furnishings purchased for the hotel. In late 2015, the Fontainebleau was listed as being for sale.

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The Frontier Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The postcard reads, "Greetings from Las Vegas, Nevada"

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Stage performace at a casino in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Postcard reads, "Greeetings from Las Vegas, Nevada"

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