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Photograph of Lyndon Johnson supporters in campaign committee, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1960

Date
1959 to 1961
Description
Lyndon B. Johnson supporters, self-named "The Johnson Committee" meet at campaign headquarters in Las Vegas, NV during the Lyndon B. Johnson/John F. Kennedy Campaign. Individuals ientified in photo include Vail Pittman, Bill Morris (in back sitting at table), Bud Albright, Pearl Brown (far right, seated).

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Photograph of Death Valley Scotty and others, Bonnie Claire (Nev.), 1950

Date
1950
Description
Walter Edward Perry Scott, also known as the famous "Death Valley Scotty" stands on the left (in the hat) next to other unidentified individuals. Inscription with photo reads: "The road he predicted in 1880 would be made. 1880 to 1951 becoming a reality 'The Scotty Castle' road. Scotty's first public appearance in many years. He's getting public." See Images 0131 0273-0278 for more. Site Name: Scotty's Castle (Death Valley, Calif.)

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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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Photograph of Dorothy and others at a restaurant table, Palm Springs (Calif.), February 1941

Date
1941-02
Description
Group sits at a restaurant table and smile for a photo. Dorothy smokes a cigarette, and in front of everyone sits iced bowls of cocktail shrimp. Inscription with photo reads: "Key Club opening" Identified from left to right: 1. Thelma Wertheimer, 2. Ned Curley, 3. Gwen Cobb, 4. Norm Harstad, 5. Dorothy Varnum (Dorothy).

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Photograph of Dale Dorothy using radio equipment, Pahrump (Nev.), circa 1951

Date
1950 to 1952
Description
Dale sits with his glasses on, turning knobs on the radio equipment. Inscription with photo reads: "The Dale Dorothy 'Ham' outfit. The only communication out of Pahrump at that time. Dale directed airplanes lost over Pahrump. His "rig" worked stations all over the world. He is [sic] shown a mother how to talk to her son in the South Pacific. Was she thrilled! 1951" (see photo 0131 0140 pho023514) Site Name: Lazy 88 Ranch

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Photograph of mill workers, Pioche (Nev.), 1920s-1930s

Date
1920 to 1939
Description
Mill workers at Ely Valley Mill, Pioche. Coal bins on right (now demolished). Coal loaded onto narrow gauge trains to Jackrabbit. Steam engines fired with coal hauled one to transfer station at Pioche depot. Buildings on left still exist. L-R 1. Bill Webb 2. Bob Schulz 3? 4? 5. Charlie Wilson, 6. James Deck 7. Charlie Van Allen 8. Shorty Long 9. Shorty Barnes.

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Photograph of man and women with lamps, Tonopah (Nev.), 1940-1955

Date
1940 to 1955
Description
Man in suit stands with two women. Beside them is a table with two lamps, and the man is holding the cord. Individuals identified in photograph from left to right: "1. Mary Sharp 2. Dr. Russsel Joy 3. Mary Perchetti, a nurse at hospital and friend of Dr. Joy." Transcription with photograph: "Probably retirement party at hospital."

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Photograph of boxing match, Silver Peak (Nev.), September 4, 1939

Date
1939-09-04
Description
Two men stand in the ring, ready to box while onlookers sit near. Max Baer, former World Heavyweight Champion, stands on the left ready to block a punch. "Big Ed" Murphy, a miner living in Silver Peak, stands on the right and throws a jab. Baer won in the first round by "Knock Out." See Image 0141 0033 pho023976.

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Photograph of Stardust executive eating, Las Vegas, (Nev.), 1970s

Date
1970 to 1979
Description
Unidentified Stardust Hotel executive stands in a dark suit and tie. He wears a pinkie ring on his right hand and a bracelet on his left hand, and he is eating something out of his right hand. The man's eyes are focused on something off camera, to the left. Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Street Address: 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Photograph of Donn Arden, Margaret Kelly, and others at Lido dinner party, Paris (FRA), 1970s

Date
1970 to 1979
Description
A color photograph of Tom Hansen, seated left; Winston Hemsley, standing left; Rich Rizzo, seated second from left; Don Arden, second from right; and Margaret Kelly, right, at a dinner party for the Le Lido in Paris, France. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)

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