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Thanksgiving at the Thunderbird Hotel: photographic print

Date

1968

Description

From left to right is "Miss Can Can" Janet Karis, executive chef Carl T. Dorre', and "Miss Mod Squad" Orie Sasaki. The dancers were promoting the prices at the Thunderbird Hotel for the "special Thanksgiving Day Menu for Mothers at 1868." (1968)

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Photograph of two Thunderbirds planes performing aerial stunts, 1980

Date

1980

Description

Two United States Air Force Thunderbirds planes performing aerial stunts.

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Photograph of five Thunderbirds planes performing aerial stunts, 1980

Date

1980

Description

United States Air Force Thunderbird precision flying team performing aerial stunts. (1980)

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Unidentified Thunderbird employees receiving award: photograph

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1979 (year approximate)

Description

Unidentified Thunderbird employees receiving award. Stamp on back of photo reads: "Las Vegas news Bureau Las Vegas, Nevada Convention Center 29026."

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The Thunderbird Hotel and marquee: photographic film

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1986 (year approximate)

Description

The Thunderbird Hotel portico and marquees. The marquees are advertising "Belle Barth 12, 3, 5", "Gil & Nikki and the So and So's", "Frank Moore 4", "Val Martinez", "Christine Chatman", "Big Joe's Oyster Bar open daily 11AM to 7AM", "Monty Proser Presents Rodger's and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song Starring Jack Soo, Januita Hall & Arlene Fontana", "World Famous Buffet Lunch Buffet $1.50, Dinner Buffet $2.50".

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Photograph of U. S. A. F. Thunderbirds, 1950s

Date

1953 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

United States Air Force Thunderbirds flying in formation. The Thunderbirds are based at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. The squadron was established in 1953.

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Thunderbird Motel double mounted sign, Elko, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

Views of the Thunderbird Motel roof mounted sign during the day with unlit neon.

345 Idaho St, Elko, NV 89801

Thunderbird Motel

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Slide of the Thunderbird, Las Vegas, circa 1950s-1960s

Date

1950 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing an overhead view of the pool area at the Thunderbird Hotel.

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Slide of the Thunderbird Hotel, Las Vegas, circa 1960s

Date

1986

Description

Night view of the neon sign for the Thunderbird Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Thunderbirds performing, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1965 (year approximate)

Description

From the Erle A. Taylor Photograph Collection (PH-00237) -- The Thunderbirds performed a diamond dive.

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