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Photograph of building's exterior

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes a photograph by Kent Oppenheimer (photographer).

Archival Collection

Homer Rissman Architectural Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00452
Collection Name: Homer Rissman Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Box 12

Archival Component

Katherine Hoenig Arai Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00341

Abstract

The Katherine Hoenig Arai Photograph Collection dates from 1941 to 1942, and contains black-and-white photographic prints of the owner and founder of the El Rancho Vegas, Thomas E. Hull and his wife Jerry. Images depict the Hulls posing inside and out in front of the hotel shortly after its opening, as well as a and also a portrait of Hull.

Archival Collection

Nevada Women’s Conference Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00069

Abstract

The Nevada Women’s Conference Photograph Collection depicts the statewide women’s conference held in June 1977 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The photographs include keynote speaker Gloria Steinem, event organizers, workshops, volunteers, and musical performances.

Archival Collection

Photograph of a photographer in Death Valley, California, circa 1930s to 1950s

Date

1930 to 1959

Description

A picture of a photographer preparing to take photos of the Death Valley desert.

Image

Photograph of woman, Ames (Iowa), circa 1910

Date

1909 to 1911

Description

The woman in the photograph was most likely a relative of Lottie Wengert. Indented in the lower right hand side of the photograph is, "Hart Ames, IA."

Image

Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1955

Description

From the Mary and Arthur Ackerman Photograph Collection (PH-00306). The building on the west side of the Strip toward the right is the Dunes Hotel and Casino. In the center on the east side of the Strip is the Flamingo with the Sands Hotel and Casino to the north. The large tract of land in the upper left is the golf course of the Desert Inn.

Image

Eleanora E. and Gerald Neil Leavitt Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00195

Abstract

The Eleanora E. and Gerald Neil Leavitt Photograph Collection (approximately 1910-1930) consists of two photographic prints and corresponding negatives of the Newell Leavitt family and their home at Fourth Street and Bridger Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

A nighttime photograph of the Loew's State Vaudeville marquee: photographic print

Date

1890 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

A nighttime photograph of the Loew's State Vaudeville marquee. Peter Lind Hayes and Mary Healy are featured on the marquee. Please credit: Arsene Studio, N.Y.C., N.Y. stamp on back of photograph.

Image

Index to aerial photographs of Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1952 to 1954

Description

From the Army Mapping Service Aerial Photographs of Southern and Western Nevada (PH-00285). Aerial photographs, composites, and indices. Geological Survey, Army Map Service. Western US. Project No. 109. Area G.

Image

Index to aerial photographs of Death Valley, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1952

Description

From the Army Mapping Service Aerial Photographs of Southern and Western Nevada (PH-00285). Aerial photographs, composites, and indices. Geological Survey, Army Map Service. Western AMS. Project No. 109. Area G.

Image