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Photograph of Howe and woman holding papers, (Nev.), 1955-1965

Date

1955 to 1965

Description

Allen Howe and unidentified woman stand together holding paperwork. The woman has a ribbon pinned to her, although the writing on it is not clear.

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Photographs of Eva Adams, (Nev.) 1961-1966

Date

1961 to 1966

Description

Eva B. Adams (fourth from left) and five others celebrate her accomplishment as the 29th Director of the U.S. Mint. Others identified in the photo include (left to right): 3. Jack Walsh, 5. Lil/Jill? Hicks, 6. Pat Foust? Adams was a native-born Nevadan and worked as a teacher and Dean at UNLV before getting a law degree and working in government.

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Eva Adams, image 001

Date

1961 to 1966

Description

Eva B. Adams (fourth from left) and five others celebrate her accomplishment as the 29th Director of the U.S. Mint.

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Eva Adams, image 002

Date

1961 to 1966

Description

Article published in Souvenir Program called "Salute to Nevada's Outstanding Women of the Century." Article is entitled "Honorable Eva B. Adams - Second Woman in History as U.S. Mint Director."

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Photograph of 1932 Class reunion, (Nev.), 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Eleven individuals sit and stand together, wearing badges that read "Class of 1932." Identified standing from left to right: "1. Unknown, 2. Adelene Bartlett, 3. Unknown, 4. Rex Garrett, 5. Lee Beatty, 6. Unknown, 7. Ted Homan, 8. Unknown. Identified seated from left to right: 1. George W., 2. Eva Adams, 3. Unknown." Inscription with photo reads: "Familiar faces"

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Photograph of Taylor and Henderson in court room, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1940-1953

Date

1940 to 1953

Description

Eleanor Taylor sits at a wood table, possibly a judicial stand, and holds a gavel next to Judge A. S. Henderson who stands beside her.

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Photograph of individuals in a religious bookstore, (Nev.), 1940-1955

Date

1940 to 1955

Description

Two women and one man stand together exchanging slips of paper that look like bookmarks. It would appear that the people are standing in a religious bookstore or a church gift shop, because the books behind the woman on the left are all about religion. Inscription with photo reads: "Mrs. Ronzone promoting."

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Photograph of individuals holding award for Chamber of Commerce, (Nev.), circa 1961

Date

1960 to 1962

Description

Three individuals stand together while the woman in the middle holds an award plaque. It reads: "Presented to Gala/Cala L. Mercier for (illegible) service as President of North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce 1960-1961." The man on the right may be Justice John Mowbray. The name tags worn cannot be read.

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Photograph of boy and man standing near a car, (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

A young boy wearing a cowboy-like shirt and boots stands next to an old man wearing suspenders and a top hat. The unidentified pair lean against a car. Behind them, signs for Budweiser Beer and Coca Cola hang from the nearby building. Inscription with photo reads: "I can't recall this old timer's name, or the boy who is a man now."" (D.D.) date - 1950's

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Photograph of political men sitting together on couch, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1960

Date

1959 to 1962

Description

Politicians sit together on a couch, likely during a political ralley before Lyndon B. Johnson became the Vice President. Identified from left to right: "1. Walter Baring, 2. Grant Sawyer, 3. Lyndon Johnson, 4. Alan Bible, 5. Howard Cannon, 6. Benny Goffstein(?)"

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