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Photograph of an oversized birthday cake replica in front of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
Date
1951-04
Description
A 30-foot high replica of a decorated birthday cake stands in front of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada, in celebration of the first anniversary of the hotel's opening. A showgirl stands on the cake with a giant knife.
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Photograph of an oversized birthday cake replica in front of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
Date
1951-04
Description
A 30-foot high replica of a decorated birthday cake stands in front of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada, in celebration of the first anniversary of the hotel's opening.
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Postcard of Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn, with handwritten message from Jack Dempsey on back, Las Vegas, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Description
A color postcard of an artist's drawing of Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada. The handwritten message on the back reads, "Dear Wilbur, Thanks Pal we have had a sweet time and enjoyed it every minute. Thanks for everything. Keep laughing partner and lots of luck, Jack Dempsey."
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Photograph of Wilbur Clark at his desk in the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1950s
Date
1950 (year approximate)
Description
Wilbur Clark seated at his desk in his office at the Desert Inn, overlooking the hotel swimmimg pool.
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Photograph of Ben Goffstein, Archie Loveland, Wilbur Clark and unidentified men, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Description
L-R: Ben Goffstein, Archie Loveland, Desert Inn owner Wilbur Clark and two unidentified men pose with a bicycle.
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Photograph of Wilbur Clark with a poodle, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Description
Desert Inn owner Wilbur Clark, seated indoors, poses with a poodle.
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Photograph of Wilbur and Toni Clark with guests, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Description
Standing, L-R: Sam Tucker, Desert Inn owner Wilbur Clark, unidentified man, Toni Clark (Wilbur Clark's wife). Seated, L-R: Jane Keen, Betty Keen, Mrs. Tucker. All are posed behind Wilbur Clark's desk.
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Photograph of Wilbur Clark, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Description
Desert Inn owner Wilbur Clark resting on a bed.
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