The Sands Hotel Public Relations Records document the history of the Las Vegas casino and hotel from 1952 to 1977. It is comprised primarily of photographs, mostly 8x10 black-and-white prints, color prints, and transparencies. Most were produced by the Las Vegas News Bureau. Also included are newspaper clippings, brochures, press releases, and inter-office memos relating to the advertising and promotion department. Materials also include reels of 16mm film of the Sands opening, various shows and events including Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin's "Summit Meeting" performances with the Rat Pack, and footage from various television productions filmed at the Sands.
Archival Collection
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Floor plan and three different front exterior elevation drawings for a ranch-style residential home in the Greater Las Vegas development in Las Vegas, Nevada. Elevations are labeled A, B and C. "10" appears in a circle above the architect's name.
Site Name: Greater Las Vegas
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Two different sets of drawings of front, rear, left and right exterior elevations and roof plans for a ranch-style residential home in the Las Verdes Heights development in Las Vegas, Nevada. Drawing sets labeled Plan 5-A and Plan 5-B. "Drawn by J.C.M. Checked by E.C.B." "Sheet no. 6 of 25."
Site Name: Las Verdes Heights
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Exterior and interior elevations of a ranch-style residential home in the Las Verdes Heights development in Las Vegas, Nevada. Interior elevations for kitchen, bathrooms and vanity and wardrobe shown. "Drawn by J.C.M. Checked by E.C.B." "Sheet no. 7 of 25."
Site Name: Las Verdes Heights
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