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Photograph of the Von Tobel family, Las Vegas, circa 1906

Date

1904 to 1907

Description

The family of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. are present at the ceremony by the City of Las Vegas honoring Ed Von Tobel Sr., and Jake Beckley. The City of Las Vegas Diamond Jubilee (1905-1980) Historic Marker was placed at the site where Von Tobel and Beckley established their lumber yard in 1906. Standing left to right are George Von Tobel, Ed Von Tobel Jr., Ed's wife Mary, Elizabeth Von Tobel Zahn (married name), and Jake Von Tobel.

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Ligon, LaVerne (1942 July 26-)

LaVerne Ligon was born in Washington, D. C. She attended the Jones-Haywood School of Ballet. Later, she joined the Capitol Ballet Company. She moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1973. In 1974, she successfully auditioned for a touring cast of Hello, Dolly! After completing that show, Ligon performed in a number of productions in Las Vegas, including Hallelujah Hollywood and Jubilee. She retired from dancing in the early 1980s after sustaining an injury and she opened the Simba Talent Agency, a dance school for at-risk youth.

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Costume design drawing, script girl and director, Las Vegas, June 5, 1980

Date

1980-06-05

Archival Collection

Description

Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "script girl and director" for two identical drawings.
Costume Details: A male performer wears a black and white patterned vest, beret, knickers, bow-tie, and knee-length stockings. A female performer wears a black and white patterned long sleeved, mid-calf length dress.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Flickers
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

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Costume design drawing, foxy lady costume, Las Vegas, June 5, 1980

Date

1980-06-05

Archival Collection

Description

Bob Mackie design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "principal girl singer (foxy lady)."
Costume Details: Female performer wearing a black bustier trimmed with lace, a black hat with feathers, gold gloves, white wig, and a fur-trimmed, floor-length cape accented with "gold" coins. She holds a scepter topped with feathers and trimmed with "gold" coins.
Show Name: Jubilee!
Performance Name: Bandwagon finale: B-Babies
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

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