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Ferron and Bracken Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00001

Abstract

The Ferron and Bracken Photograph Collection depicts Southern and Central Nevada and other western states from 1890 to 1961. The photographs primarily depict the development and growth of early Las Vegas, Nevada; mines and mining operations in Southern and Central Nevada; towns and mines in Nevada; and the Hoover (Boulder) Dam and the Colorado River.

Archival Collection

William S. Park Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00261

Abstract

The William S. Park Photograph Collection (approximately 1870-1960) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of the families of William S. Park, John S. Park, and John William Park, as well as photographs of the Thomas children, half-siblings of John William Park's daughter Virginia. The majority of the images show locations in Las Vegas, Nevada with a smaller number taken in Kentucky, Oklahoma, Colorado, and California. Also included are three photograph albums of William S. and John William Park as children.

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Mary Griffith Toleno Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00021

Abstract

The Mary Griffith Toleno Photograph Collection contains photographs of Nevada from approximately 1875 to 1964. The materials include photographs of Fort Churchill, the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, the New York Mine in Silver City, Virginia City, buildings in Lovelock, Nevada, and locations in Carson City, Nevada and Reno, Nevada. The materials also include photographs of the Griffith family and friends.

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Blanche Zucker-Bozarth Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00337

Abstract

The Blanche Zucker-Bozarth Photograph Collection contains black-and-white and color photographic prints, negatives, and slides of Blanche Zucker-Bozarth between approximately 1980 and 2000. These images depict Zucker-Bozarth attending University Library Society gatherings at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), community fundraisers and events, and award ceremonies. During University Library Society gatherings, Zucker-Bozarth is seen with UNLV Libraries and campus-level administrative faculty and associates. The collection also contains Zucker-Bozarth attending events for the WE CAN (Working to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect) Fundraiser and the President’s Child Safety Partnership. Other photographs include Zucker-Bozarth holding the Chicago Award, Zucker-Bozarth posed with Mesquite Club members, and various individuals in Las Vegas and Carson City, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1955

Description

From the Mary and Arthur Ackerman Photograph Collection (PH-00306). On the east side of the Strip from left to right: The Desert Inn (also showing the golf course) and part of the Sands is visible at the far right. On the west side of the Strip from left to right: The Silver Slipper, and the New Frontier. The Last Frontier Village is pictured to the left of the New Frontier including the Sports Drome track that was used for jalopy races and rodeos.

Image

Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1955

Description

From the Mary and Arthur Ackerman Photograph Collection (PH-00306). On the east side of the Strip from left to right: the Riviera Hotel and Casino and the Desert Inn Country Club and golf course. On the west side of the Strip from left to right: the Royal Nevada, Silver Slipper, and the New Frontier hotel-casinos. The Last Frontier Village is pictured to the left of the New Frontier including the Sportsdrome track that was used for jalopy races and rodeos.

Image

Joseph LaMar Foremaster Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00068

Abstract

The Joseph LaMar Foremaster Photograph Collection includes black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of structures at the Old Ranch (Stewart Ranch) in Las Vegas, Nevada from approximately 1920 to 1939 when the Foremaster family lived and worked on the land.

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Frank C. "Doc" Jensen Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00264

Abstract

The Frank C. "Doc" Jensen Photograph Collection (approximately 1920-2005) is comprised of one black-and-white photographic reprint and copy negative of Frank Jensen standing near the partially-constructed Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) and a photographic negative depicting Jensen in a naval dress uniform standing in front of a wall that indicates height.

Archival Collection

Photographs, 1950-2006

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

The photographs subseries (1950-2006) includes photographic prints, contact prints, transparencies, negatives, and slides of restaurants and shops, casino exteriors and interiors, and historical photographs of the Stardust Resorts and Casino remodeling construction, performers, events, and reproductions of artists' renderings of the property. Some photographs were taken by Ian Vaughan, Greg Cava, Tony Scodwell, Larry Hanna, and Peter Harasty.

Within this subseries, restaurants and shops includes photographs of menus, brochures, food dishes, dining rooms, storefronts, store interiors, and promotional campaigns associated with restaurants and shops in the Stardust between 1987 and 2001. Exteriors and interiors includes photographs of the Stardust's marquee, casino building exterior, hotel towers, views of the Strip featuring the Stardust, conference rooms, lobbies, casino interiors, pools, spas, hotel rooms, and lounges between 1985 and 2004. Historical photographs includes photographs from 1950 to 2006 depicting key events in the Stardust's history, including the Stardust's grand opening, photographic reproductions of the Stardust's original artist's renderings, and photographs of the Stardust's remodelings over time.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: N/A

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