The Las Vegas Diamond Jubilee sub-series (1978-1981) contains minutes, correspondence, events, newspaper clippings, press releases, and publications related to the celebration in honor of the 75th anniversary of the auction of lots by the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad that led to the founding of the City of Las Vegas. John F. Cahlan served as director for the committee that organized celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee.
Archival Collection
Florence Lee Jones and John Cahlan Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00200 Collection Name: Florence Lee Jones and John Cahlan Papers Box/Folder: N/A
Costume Details: Cover of program for 20th anniversary of Jubliee!, featuring a color photograph of four showgirls in bikini-type costumes with feather headdresses and boas. Text reads: Bally's Las Vegas, 1981-2001, Jubliee! 20th Anniversary. Donn Arden's Jubilee! featuring the magic of Dirk Arthur. July 30, 1981-July 30, 2001. Show Name: Jubilee! Site Name: Bally's Las Vegas