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Photograph of the Riviera Hotel exterior (Las Vegas), circa 1950s
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Archival Collection
Description
The Rivera Hotel, shortly after it opened. Stamped on original: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo, Public Relations Department, 422 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif, File Print Stock, Los Angeles Neg."
Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino
Address: 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of the swimming pool at the Sands Hotel (Las Vegas), 1950s
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Archival Collection
Description
Hotel guests enjoying the swimming pool in the courtyard of the Sands. Stamped on original: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo, Public Relations Department, 422 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif, File Print Stock, Los Angeles Neg."
Site Name: Sands Hotel
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Letter from F. R. McNamee (Los Angeles) to Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas), August 15, 1913
Date
Archival Collection
Description
McNamee detailed the exact amount of water due the Stewarts and approved the installation of a pipe to guarantee delivery.
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John Friel oral history interview
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Abstract
Oral history interview with John Friel conducted by James Friel on February 29, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Friel discusses his knowledge of his family’s personal history in Tonopah, Nevada during the 1940s, the growth of railroads, and population changes.
Archival Collection
Photograph of the railyard, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1925
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Archival Collection
Description
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Frank Scott oral history interview
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Abstract
Oral history interview with Frank Scott conducted by Richard Lloyd Pipkins on January 23, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Scott discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada since the 1930s. He talks about the changes in crime, people settling in the city, and the railroad history of Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
Photograph of flood damage in Stine, Nevada, 1905
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Flooding in Stine, Nevada, 1905. View of damage to the railroad tracks.
Transcribed Notes: Notes on attached sheet: 'Dad's B&B outfit in background'
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Sketch map of Nevada and the southeastern portion of California, 1906
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Description
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Arden Station records, 1904 to 1976
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Scope and Contents
The Arden Station series (1904-1976) consists of materials that detail the operations of the Arden, Nevada train depot between 1907 and 1917, the Union Pacific Railroad, and operations ledgers for the San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company Records
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Report on Las Vegas water situation from F. H. Knickerbocker (Los Angeles) to W. M. Jeffers, April 4, 1936
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Comparisons of water supply and use in Las Vegas with future projections. Document compares data on water consumption in 1931 and 1935. Link to Bracken's letter referred to in this document is in the references field.
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