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Geneva Stark Merwin Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00160

Abstract

The Geneva Stark Merwin Photograph Collection features photographic prints and negatives of locations throughout Pahrump, Nevada between 1941 and 1942. Primary locations include a Pahrump school and Pahrump Ranch, as well as locations in local fields and mountains. The photographs capture candid scenes of people walking to school and feeding animals.

Archival Collection

Carol-Ann Swatling oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01794

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carol-Ann Swatling conducted by Claytee White on May 05, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Swatling discusses her primary caregivers, her maternal grandmother and her great uncle and aunt. She also discusses working in the reference department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries for 28 years and experiencing various evolutions in the libraries.

Archival Collection

Photograph of the Sands Hotel Marquee, Las Vegas, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

The Sands Hotel primary marquee advertises Peter Lind Hayes & Mary Healy; Chubby Checker; Antonio Morelli and His Music. The secondary marquee advertises Morry King and Violins; Dave Burton; Danny Costello; the Ernie Stewart Trio.

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Photograph of the Sands Hotel marquee, Las Vegas, circa September-October 1960

Date

1960-09
1960-10

Archival Collection

Description

The Sands Hotel primary marquee advertises The Will Mastin Trio Starring Sammy Davis Jr., & maybe Dean Martin; Bob Melvin. The secondary marquee advertises Jonah Jones; Morry King and Violins; Dave Burton; the Ernie Stewart Trio.

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Photograph of the Sands Hotel marquee, Las Vegas, circa 1950s-1960s

Date

1950 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

The Sands Hotel secondary marquee, advertising Kay Brown; Veracruz Boys with Ruth Gillis; Tommy Doyle; the Ernie Stewart Trio. Part of the primary marquee is visible, advertising Augie & Margo; the Exciting Texas Copagirls; Antonio Morelli & His Music.

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Marvin Sedway campaign materials, item 03

Description

Letter to Marvin Sedway from Grant Sawyer, October 1, 1982

Photograph of the Sands Hotel marquee, Las Vegas, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

The Sands Hotel primary marquee advertises Frank Sinatra; Betty Kean & Lew Parker; the Exciting Texas Copagirls; Antonio Morelli & His Music. The secondary marquee advertisies The Celebrities; The Four Mints; Veracruz Boys with Ruth Gillis; Tommy Doyle; the Ernie Stewart Trio in the lounge.

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