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Photograph of Maury Graham search party members, Las Vegas, 1930
Date
1930
Description
Black and white image of two members of the search party for Maury Graham. Maurine Wilson stands to the right. Graham, an airmail pilot, made a forced landing in the mountains near Zion National Park in Utah in January 1930. He survived, but froze to death in a blizzard that winter. The plane was located in June after the snow had finally melted, and his body was found weeks later.
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Photograph of Helldorado Days registration desk, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1934-1950
Date
1934 to 1950
Description
People signing in at the Helldorado Days festival registration desk. Celebrities seated at table, left to right 1. Man in black hat and shirt- Western movie star Dick Foran, 2. Man in light hat in middle- western movie star Buck Jones, 3. Man in light hat and dark shirt- author of famous western song, "Strawberry Roan," Curley Fletcher.
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Photograph of Regents, Las Vegas, 1950s - 1960s
Date
1950 to 1969
Description
A group photo of Regents. Seated, from left to right, are: 1) Mrs. Richard Magee (Molly Flagg Knudtsen); 2) Dr. Charles J. Armstrong; 3) A. C. Grant; and 4) Louis Lombardi. Standing, from left to right, are: 1) Dr. Wm. Carlson; 2) Unidentified; 3) William Elwell; 4) Raymond Germain; 5) N. E. Broadbent; 6) Dr. Fred Anderson; and 7) Chief Deputy Attorney General John Porter (legal advisor).
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Photograph of Regents, Las Vegas, 1950s - 1960s
Date
1950 to 1969
Description
A group photo of Regents. Seated, from left to right, are: 1) A. C. Grant; 2) Dr. Fred Anderson; 3) Mrs. Richard Magee (Molly Flagg Knudtsen); 4); Dr. Louis Lombardi; and 5) Dr. Juanita Greer White. Standing, from left to right, are: 1) Unidentified; 2) Richard Ronzone; 3) Unidentified; 4) Unidentified; 5) Unidentified; 6) Unidentified; and 7) Dr. Charles Armstrong, President.
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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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Film transparencies of Blanche Zucker and others, mid-1980s
Date
1983 to 1986
Description
Nine film transparencies of Blanche Zucker and others, mid-1980s, including two of a young girl and boy and four from a Boulder City Steering Committee meeting at Myrna Jones' home, February 20, 1985.
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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. 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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