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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes, Las Vegas, 1959

Date

1959

Description

The Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes departing for their Idaho tour from the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the foreground, Las Vegas Mayor Oran Gragson shakes hands with Evelyn Stuckey, the founder and director of the group. This image was taken in the summer of 1959.

Image

Photograph of the pool and pond at the El Rancho Vegas (Las Vegas), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Guests relaxing at the pool and near the pond at the El Rancho Vegas. Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. Las Vegas, Nev. - P.O. Box 28. Photographers: Don English. Jerry Abbott. Joe Buck. Milt Palmer."
Site Name: El Rancho Vegas
Address: 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Image

Las Vegas Sun Photographs

Identifier

PH-00051

Abstract

The Las Vegas Sun Photographs depict significant events in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1948 to 1989 that were covered by the newspaper. The photographs partially document the gubernatorial, senatorial, mid-term, and local elections in Nevada in 1982. The photographs also include protests by African Americans for better wages and renters for fair housing practices, McCarran Airport, protests against the Nevada Test Site, the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas, hotels and casinos, political events, parades, dedications of buildings, and aerial photographs of the city. The photographs also depict politicians during campaign events and fundraisers, including President Ronald Reagan; U.S. Senators Howard Cannon, Pat McCarran, Chic Hecht, Paul Laxalt, and Harry Reid; Nevada governors Mike O'Callaghan and Robert List; and Lieutenant Governor Bob Cashell.

Archival Collection

Letter from Las Vegas Land and Water Company (Las Vegas) to Mr. Rex N. Moss (Las Vegas), October 23, 1952

Date

1952-10-23

Archival Collection

Description

Letter regarding the installation of new water lines for a new subdivision in Las Vegas.

Text

Las Vegas skyscrapers and Vegas Vic: postcard

Date

1995 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)

Description

Las Vegas postcard showing colorful hotels looking up. The caption reads: "Sleep is not an option"

Image

Vegas World groundbreaking: video

Date

1991-10-01

Archival Collection

Description

Local news anchors reports from Vegas World groundbreaking; Vegas World will be the first City of Las Vegas casino; Stupak's goal is to please "the home folks" and locals of Las Vegas; converted from betatape (original taping June 21, 1978). Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

Moving Image

Photograph of Hotel Las Vegas, Las Vegas, 1905

Date

1905

Description

A black and white image of Hotel Las Vegas in early Las Vegas. Text from bottom of image reads: "Hotel Las Vegas in 1905."

Image

Las Vegas Story

Date

1966-02-18

Description

Las Vegas Story, a magazine about art, entertainment, and popular culture in Las Vegas, Nevada. Entertainers are featured in various articles and photographs. The magazine contains several print advertisements of local businesses and organizations. 

Mixed Content

Las Vegas Story

Date

1966-03-11

Description

Las Vegas Story, a magazine about art, entertainment, and popular culture in Las Vegas, Nevada. Entertainers are featured in various articles and photographs. The magazine contains several print advertisements of local businesses and organizations. 

Mixed Content

Las Vegas Story

Date

1966-03-18

Description

Las Vegas Story, a magazine about art, entertainment, and popular culture in Las Vegas, Nevada. Entertainers are featured in various articles and photographs. The magazine contains several print advertisements of local businesses and organizations. 

Mixed Content