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Description provided with image: "News photo: no citation - date March 1952. TOPPER AND STOPPER - Bob Hope is greeted to Las Vegas by Chamber of Commerce President Archie Grant as the comedian arrived yesterday for a radio show at Nellis Air Base. Included in the show - Stopper's wardrobe was a cowboy hat like none ever seen in the old wild west."

Clark's train thru Las Vegas. Prescribed on the back: "A snap of Mr. Clark's special, which came through Las Vegas April 23, on the way to LA." Information with the image: "Car 2001 built by Pullman 9/21/05 - could not have been April 23 1905 as car wasn't built then - Source: Dave Coons 5/81 -"Clark's train thru Las Vegas, probably 1906."

An American bachelor in Europe, in 1900, Ed Von Tobel, Sr., founder of the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company in Las Vegas, is shown in this picture relaxing at the home of his cousin, Henry Von Tobel, in Zurich, Switzerland. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.

Ed Von Tobel, Sr. inspects the loading of a wagon carrying supplies to the Bullfrog Mining District, part of the early-day lumber business of Von Tobel and his partner, Jake Beckley, ca. 1904-1915. Physical object has an insert containg additional biographical information.

On October 8, 1908, Ed Von Tobel, Sr. and Marie (sometimes called Mary) Hamerl were married in Los Angeles. This photo was taken while they were on their honeymoon in southern California. Mr. & Mrs. Von Tobel are shown standing on the stairway at right. Physical object has an insert containg additional biographical information.

On April 23, 1932, the Hoover Dam construction site was the scene for an unprecedented "hot sands" initiation ceremony by the Al Malaikah Temple of the Shrine of Los Angeles. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.

Ed Von Tobel, Sr. (on right) is shown making a presentation from the company to the airman of the month, who was selected at Nellis Air Force Base for excellence in the performance of his duties. The award was made in July 1955. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.