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Charles Vanda Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00227

Abstract

The Charles Vanda Photograph Collection, approximately 1960 to 1988, contains black-and-white and color photographic prints with some corresponding negatives of Charles Vanda with colleagues and friends from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The images depict Vanda at UNLV sporting events, graduation ceremonies, and other campus events. Also included are some images from fellow musicians, entertainers, and producers associated with Vanda.

Archival Collection

Steven Segal Postcard Collection

Identifier

PH-00164

Abstract

The Steven Segal Postcard Collection consists of postcards of hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada from approximately 1942 to 1981. The postcards feature interior and exterior views of various Las Vegas, Nevada hotels and casinos. Also included are postcards documenting street views of the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Elizabeth Casper Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00375

Abstract

The Elizabeth Casper Photograph Collection, approximately 1947 to 1960, contains photographic prints and slides that document the childhood of artist and schoolteacher, Elizabeth Casper, and her family life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Included are images of Casper and her family as well as the Helldorado parade, civic celebrations, churches, a nursery school, and casinos in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Lloyd Gill Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00083

Abstract

The Lloyd Gill Photograph Collection (1979) consists of reproduction black-and-white photographic prints and negatives of images Gill took in Las Vegas, Nevada from approximately 1960 to 1969. The images depict black residents' experiences at Las Vegas hotels, casinos, and nightclubs in the predominantly black West Las Vegas. Locations include the Carver House Hotel and Casino, the El Rio Club, Town Tavern, the Cove Hotel, and the Brown Derby Club.

Archival Collection

Stanley Mitchell Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00155

Abstract

The Stanley Mitchell Photograph Collection (approximately 1900-1980) consists of black-and-white photographic prints. The images portray street scenes and residents from mining communities in Southern Nevada, including Beatty, Alamo, Goldfield, Nye County, Pioche, Carrara, Esmeralda County, and Belmont, Nevada. Other images include officials signing a water bond in Esmeralda County members of the Central Nevada Cattlemen’s Association, and the Little Oasis Market in Alamo.

Archival Collection

Fercos Family Publicity Collection

Identifier

MS-00919

Abstract

The Fercos Family Publicity Collection (approximately 1978-1989) contains newspaper articles, advertisements, and a poster promoting the Flying Fercos, a family of juggling and acrobatic performers who performed in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Dunes Hotel during the 1970s and 1980s. The materials document the Fercos family's act as part of producer Frederic Apcar's shows such as Casino de Paris and Hot Shock.

Archival Collection

Harold Hind Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00076

Abstract

The Harold Hind Photograph Collection (approximately 1942-1960) contains black-and-white photographic prints with corresponding negatives. The images predominately depict groups of people including Harold Hind and his wife Betty Biggs Hind. The majority are ‘souvenir’ photographs, primarily from the Hotel Last Frontier and the El Rancho Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Blackstone Edge Studios Collection

Identifier

MS-01103

Abstract

The Blackstone Edge Studios Collection (1974, 1980-1985) contains one 16mm film of locations around Las Vegas, Nevada produced by Blackstone Edge Studios. Footage was filmed by Philip Clayton-Thompson who is a co-owner, director, and producer for Blackstone Edge Studios. Also included are photographic transparencies and prints of the Primadonna Monorail, constructed by VSL Corporation at the Primadonna Hotel and Casino in Stateline (now Primm), Nevada.

Archival Collection

1964 United States Senatorial Campaign with Howard Cannon throwing official primary ballots into the air: photographic print and photographic negative, 1964

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Howard Cannon Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00192
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 26, Box SH-026

Archival Component

View of primary peat storage buildings No. 1 and No. 2, showing installation of 8" airveyors to secondary peat storage building: photographic print, 1942 July 23

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Item

Archival Collection

Basic Magnesium, Inc. (BMI) Records and Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00126
Collection Name: Basic Magnesium, Inc. (BMI) Records and Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 05

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