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Biography of Maxine Brown written by Epic Records (New York), June 17-19, 1968

Date

1968-06-12

Description

A biography of musician Maxine Brown written by Epic Records in New York and given to the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada for the Epic Records National Sales Convention. This two-page biography examines Brown's upbringing in her church choir in Kingstree, South Carolina to her hit singles and performances in notable clubs in New York City.

Mixed Content

Letter from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada

Date

1891-09-21

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter and a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of the original letter.

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Photograph Keith Moon, 1969

Date

1969

Description

A portrait of the Assitant Professor of Music Keith Moon at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

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Photograph of the Panaca Band, Panaca (Nev.), 1900-1925

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Caption: Panaca (Nevada) Band. Front Row George Hansen, Frank Callaway, Jessie Keele, Caspar Nelson, Jim Wadsworth, Mr. G. Cox, Director. Second row Osborne Lee, Mill Lee, Lester Lee, Ernest Gentry, Gus Blad, Lew Blad,. Back row Chester Lee, Rex Matthews, Dave Wadsworth, Wells Lee, unknown, Geroge Wadsworth. July 4 would parade in Frank Edwards' wagon decorated in patriotic colors.

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Interior view of the Theatre of Performing Arts in the Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)

Description

From the Aladdin Hotel Photograph Collection (PH-00184) -- theatre has a seating capacity of 7,500 individuals.

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Set of negatives by Clinton Wright including drugs and narcotics clinic at Concentrated Employment Program, mountain, Hermina's party, and Jerry's Nuggett sign, 1971

Date

1971

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: Feb 71, Clinic on drugs & narcotics at CEP, Mountain, copy for Dunn, Black Extravaganza, Hermina's party, Jerry's Nuggett.

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Photograph of Las Vegas Pops Orchestra and conductor Hyman Gold, 1977

Date

1977

Archival Collection

Description

Handwritten on reverse of photograph: Violin: Diana Kearney, H.G. [Hyman Gold], Trumpet: Ricky Babtist, Moe Winter - Trombone, Danny Garcia - Clarinet, Bob Pierson - Flute.

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Photograph of boys and men playing instruments in parade, Las Vegas (Nev.)

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Men and boys in white clothing play instruments as they march in a parade traveling downtown in Las Vegas.

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Photograph of Labor Day festivities, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1910

Date

1910-09-05

Description

Description included with the photo: "Labor Day, 1910." The First State Bank is seen at the left.

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