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Photograph of Bob Hope and Archie C. Grant, Las Vegas, March 1952
Date
1952-03
Description
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."
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Photograph of Clark's train, Las Vegas, April 23, 1906
Date
1906-04-23
Description
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."
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Photograph of the Westlake family in front of a grocery store, 1909.
Date
1909
Description
Grocery store - Westlake family. Picture was taken in 1909. Otto "Kelly" Westlake (Kelly is a nickname), Katherine Westlake (born 1908), Mrs. Westlake, Mr. Westlake, Jewel Westlake (92 years old in 1985, now lives in California." Physical object has a diagram included that identifies the position of the people pictured.
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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. inpsecting the loading of a wagon carrying supplies to the Bullfrog Mining District, Las Vegas, circa 1904-1915
Date
1904 to 1915
Description
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.
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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. and Marie Hamerl on their honeymoon in Southern California, October, 1908
Date
1908-10
Description
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.
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Photograph of the Hoover Dam construction site, April 23, 1932
Date
1932-04-23
Description
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.
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Photograph of the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company employee party, Las Vegas, 1948
Date
1948
Description
This photo is on the occasion of the traditional holiday season party the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company held for its employees. This party held in 1948 included: 1) Ed Von Tobel, Sr., 2) Jake Von Tobel 3) A.D. Hinrichsen. V
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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. making a presentation to a Nellis A. F. B. airman, Las Vegas, July, 1955
Date
1955-07
Description
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.
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Photograph of three Minsky's Burlesque cast members in front of a painted wooden set piece, Playboy Hotel, Chicago (Ill.), circa 1977
Date
1976 to 1978
Description
A male dancer in a white pantsuit and two female dancers (one in white pants and white cropped top, and one in a white bikini-style costume with a feathered headdress) pose in front of painted wooden set piece in the Playboy Hotel. Site Name: Playboy Hotel (Chicago, Ill.) Street Address: 163 East Walton Place
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Photograph of Eddie Lynch and Harold Minsky at the Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1970-1979
Date
1970 to 1979
Description
Pictured left to right: Eddie Lynch, producer and director, and Harold Minsky hold a fur costume piece backstage at a rehearsal at the Dunes Hotel. Site Name: Dunes Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3600 South Las Vegas Boulevard
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