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Doolittle Family Photographs

Identifier

PH-00018

Abstract

The Doolittle Family Photographs contain photographs that depict the Doolittle Family in Las Vegas, Nevada around 1923. The photographs primarily depict the family at the Las Vegas Ranch, the Stewart (Kiel or Kyle Ranch), and the Las Vegas Mormon Fort.

Archival Collection

David Bedford Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00196

Abstract

The David Bedford Photograph Collection (approximately 1980-1984) is comprised of twenty color photographic prints that depict the Las Vegas, Nevada Ice House, which was constructed to aid transportation of perishable goods for the Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad.

Archival Collection

Lena Hammond Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00115

Abstract

The Lena Hammond Photograph Collection (approximately 1910-1959) consists of black-and-white and color photographic prints, negatives, and slides. The images primarily depict the Hammond family in Goldfield, Nevada. Other images portray street scenes and aerials of Southern Nevada and California mining cities.

Archival Collection

Leslie Sitton Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00301

Abstract

The Leslie Sitton Photograph Collection contains four black-and-white negatives and photographic print reproductions of a Helldorado Parade taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two of the photographs include a stagecoach from the Hotel Last Frontier.

Archival Collection

Ikonen Family Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00078

Abstract

The Ikonen Family Photograph Collection (approximately 1913-1978) is comprised of six black-and-white photographic prints and four photographic postcards with annotations from Irene Nikkenen, all of which depict the Ikonen family in Goldfield and Round Mountain, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Bill Willard Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00333

Abstract

The Bill Willard Photograph Collection depicts Las Vegas, Nevada, hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Valley, and Laughlin, Nevada from 1905 to 1919 and from 1940 to 1999. The photographs primarily depict hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, including the Sahara Hotel, Circus Circus Hotel and Casino, MGM Grand Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Hotel, and the Aladdin Hotel. The photographs also depict students at Nevada Southern University (predecessor of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas), the city of Las Vegas, industrial plants in Henderson and Apex, Nevada, and events in Laughlin, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Clinton Wright Photographs

Identifier

PH-00379

Abstract

The Clinton Wright Photographs (1964-2018) contains black-and-white photographic negatives of various sizes, dating from 1964 to 1971. The images document the Black experience in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1960s and 1970s, and capture scenes of everyday life in the historic Black neighborhood known as the Westside, social events such as weddings and parties, and events hosted by local churches. The collection also contains a photograph of Clinton Wright from 2017 when he visited the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Special Collections and Archives, and a memorial program for his wife, Joyce Wright, who passed away in 2018.

Archival Collection

Irving Hirshon Photographs

Identifier

PH-00408

Abstract

The Irving Hirshon Photographs are comprised of 55 color slide photographs taken by Irving Hirshon in 1971 of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, downtown Las Vegas, and the Las Vegas Strip. Hirshon is believed to have taken the slides in the summer of 1971 on a West Coast trip to celebrate his twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.

Archival Collection

Monty Brandt Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00198

Abstract

The Monty Brandt Photograph Collection consists of black-and-white photographic prints of the White Cross Drug Store on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1924 and 1955. Images include views of Fremont Street, as well as interior and exterior views of the White Cross Drug Store.

Archival Collection

Marzette Lewis Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00372

Abstract

The Marzette Lewis Photograph Collection is comprised of one color photographic print depicting Marzette Lewis’ participation in the 2012 “Fix Our Schools — Yes on Question 2” campaign from 2012.

Archival Collection