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Photograph of Governor Paul Laxalt and Nevada National Guardsmen, November 23, 1967
Date
1967-11-23
Archival Collection
Description
Nevada Governor Paul Laxalt (center) helps Nevada National Guardsmen cut a cake. The photograph was taken by LV News Bureau on November 23, 1967. The cake has inscription "Nevada National Guard" and 3 illustrations on it: the US flag on the left, Nevada Army National Guard logo in the center and Nevada flag on the right.
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Photograph of Brigadier General Harry Wald and Senator Alan Bible, August 14, 1968
Date
1968-08-14
Archival Collection
Description
Brigadier General Harry Wald (Nevada Army National Guard) and Nevada Senator Alan Bible (right) are handshaking. The photograph was taken in August 14, 1968 by LV News Bureau. Nevada Army National Guard troops are standing orderly in the background.
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Photograph of John Cahlan and others at Western Airlines plaque, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 23, 1980
Date
1980-09-23
Archival Collection
Description
Unveiling the Western Airlines plaque at the corner of Sahara and Paradise Road, the site of first airport in Las Vegas. L-R: Commissioner P. J. Christensen; Commissioner Ron Lurie; Jubilee coordinator John F. Cahlan; Western Airlines board Chairman Arthur "Art" Kelly.
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Photograph of John Cahlan and others, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 16, 1980
Date
1980-09-16
Archival Collection
Description
John F. Cahlan, left, coordinator of Las Vegas' Diamond Jubilee, unveils a plaque at Second and Lewis Streets, the former site of the city's first school. On the right is Ruth Fyfe, a veteran teacher. Originally the Salt Lake Hotel, the building was remodeled and converted to a grammar school in 1905 with about 200 students. The site is now a parking lot.
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Photograph of John Cahlan and Ron Lurie, Las Vegas, Nevada, December 9, 1980
Date
1980-12-09
Archival Collection
Description
John F. Cahlan, coordinator of Las Vegas' Diamond Jubilee celebration, and Ron Lurie, Mayor Pro-Tem, at plaque marking the site of Las Vegas' first bank at Second and Fremont Street.
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Photograph of John Cahlan and others, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 16, 1980
Date
1980-10-16
Archival Collection
Description
Plaque marking the site of "Block 16"-First and Ogden Streets. The historic marker marks the Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) of the city of Las Vegas. L-R: Bob Shelton (Old Vegas); John F. Cahlan, Jubilee coordinator; Cecil Simmons (Old Vegas); and Charles Aplin (President of Southern Nevada Historical Society).
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Photograph of historical marker unveiling, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 15, 1980
Date
1980-05-15
Archival Collection
Description
The unveiling of the first depot location historical marker in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) of the City of Las Vegas. From left to right: Ed Kennefick, UPRR president; Frank Scott, owner Union Plaza Hotel; Howard Cannon (in derby), U.S. Senator from Nevada; Mayor Bill Briare.
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Photograph of the first sheet metal shop at the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant, Henderson (Nev.), April 27, 1943
Date
1943-04-27
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of the first sheet metal shop before the fire. The inscription on the photo reads: "McNeil Construction Co. Magnesium Plant, Las Vegas, Nevada. 4-27-43. 1574." The Basic Magnesium Inc. plant was built southeast of Las Vegas in an unincorporated area that is now Henderson, Nevada.
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Photograph of the sheet metal shop at the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant, Henderson (Nev.), April 27, 1943
Date
1943-04-27
Archival Collection
Description
Unidentified men working at the new sheet metal shop after the fire. The inscription on the photo reads: "McNeil Construction Co. Magnesium Plant, Las Vegas, Nevada. 4-27-43. 1575." The Basic Magnesium Inc. plant was built southeast of Las Vegas in an unincorporated area that is now Henderson, Nevada.
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Photograph of McNeil Construction Co. Helldorado float, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 20, 1943
Date
1943-05-20
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of a Helldorado float leaving McNeil Ranch to go to the Helldorado parade. Men in cowboy hats ride horses ahead of the float. The float itself is pulled by horses and decorated with evergreen branches. On the side of the float there is an illustration of a cowboy on a horse in front of a lake, evergreen trees, mountains, and a covered wagon. The sign on the float reads: "McNeil Construction Co. Pioneers of the Old West." Inside the float there are donkeys and a man in a cowboy hat holding the horses' reins.
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