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Photograph of filming of "Meet Me in Las Vegas," Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1955-1956

Date

1955 to 1956

Description

Filming of the motion picture "Meet Me in Las Vegas" outside of the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jake Friedman (wearing a cowboy hat), co-owner of the Sands Hotel, is seen in the center foreground of the photograph. Parts of the Sands Hotel marquee and porte cochere are seen in the background.

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Photograph of El Rancho Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), June 17, 1960

Date

1960-06-17

Description

El Rancho restaurant on the day of fire. A fireman stands on the engine with the ladder pointing towards the hotel's roof. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Las Vegas, Nevada - retirement of Lots 3 and 4

Date

1934

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada Office -- Water Company

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Photograph of the Las Vegas Grammar School class, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1931

Date

1931

Description

The Las Vegas Grammar School class posed together for a photograph in front of the school. Site Name: Las Vegas Grammar School (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of the casino area of the El Rancho Vegas (Las Vegas), circa 1953

Date

1951 to 1955

Description

Table games and slots in the El Rancho Vegas casino
Site Name: El Rancho Vegas
Address: 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Letter from L. R. Maag (Las Vegas) to Thomas A. Campbell (Las Vegas), June 15, 1953

Date

1953-06-15

Archival Collection

Description

Letter asking for agreement by the Las Vegas Valley Water District to allow the Las Vegas Land and Water Company to add to the purchase price of the water system, the construction costs of water mains and fire hydrants to serve Hyde park. The letter refers to a drawing that is referenced below.

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Las Vegas Rotary Club 50th Anniversary Program, 1973

Date

1973

Archival Collection

Description

50 year anniversary program for the Las Vegas Rotary Club, from 1923-1973.

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Las Vegas Ambassadors Collection

Identifier

MS-01195

Abstract

The Las Vegas Ambassadors Collection (1968-1985) primarily consists of a scrapbook, newspaper articles, and photographs documenting the activities of the Las Vegas Ambassadors youth singing group. The materials were compiled by Harry LaFavor, the Ambassadors' business manager, who co-founded the group with Norman Kaye and Richie Astone to promote a positive image of Las Vegas. The collection also includes a songbook, vinyl record and ¼” tape recording, and promotional materials.

Archival Collection

The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, August 4, 1949

Date

1949-08-04

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

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The Wheel Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, July 28, 1977

Date

1977-07-28

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

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