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New Coat of Arms for the Republic of Iceland, 2003

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
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Collection Number: MS-00615
Collection Name: Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
Box/Folder: Box 2003-017

Archival Component

Hydrographic map of Lake Mead, Overton Arm, Southern and Northern Parts

Date

1955-10-17

Description

1st ed., Sept. 1952. Hydrographic chart : color ; 56 x 40 cm. At head of title: United States, Arizona-Nevada. Relief shown by contours, depths shown by soundings. "5458B." "-1952-799." "Catalog page no. 18." On verso: Lake Mead, Overton Arm, southern part. Includes index map. Library's copies have "Compliments of Senator George W. Malone" stamped in red at top on left side. Library's copies have "Corrected through notice to mariners no. 46 Nov. 13 '55" stamped in purple at bottom. Original publisher: U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Scale: 1:48,000

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Coates Playing Cards Collection

Identifier

MS-00765

Abstract

The Coates Playing Cards Collection (1920s-1960s) consists of sixty-six decks of playing cards collected by Mrs. Phillip A. Coates. The collection includes promotional decks from various businesses, including the Southern Pacific Lines railroad and the Grace Line steamship company. The majority of the decks are of a narrower design to be used in playing canasta or bridge, with many being multi-deck sets.

Archival Collection

T-Shirt Color: Red; Front: Derbyshire Fire Service, Local Dept. Emblem W/ Coat Of Arms, approximately 2001-2012

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00459
Collection Name: New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
Box/Folder: Box 345

Archival Component

Della Coates oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00398

Abstract

Oral history interview with Della Coates conducted by Bill Hitchcock on March 18, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Coates discusses public services, atomic testing, Nellis Air Force Base, the education system, military life, the difference in wages between careers, and wage changes. She also describes her time working for the telephone company.

Archival Collection

Della Coates interview, March 18, 1978: transcript

Date

1978-03-18

Description

On March 18, 1978, collector Bill Hitchcock interviewed Della Coates (b. June 17th, 1919 in Birmingham, Alabama) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the interview, Della Coates discusses her time working for the telephone company. She also speaks about the changes in education and about changes throughout Las Vegas.

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Photograph of Veronica Harmon in a coat

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1959 (year approximate)

Description

A fine sepia portrait of Veronica Harmon.

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Fourth of July menu, July 4, 1890, The Coates

Date

1890-07-04

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Coat of arms with motto "Est voluntas Dei" and a greyhound and primroses (the Coates family crest) at top left of cover. "Table water from Bethsaida Springs." Restaurant: The Coates Location: Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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