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Film transparency of the Boulder City, Nevada Charter Committee, December 1958
Date
1958-12
Description
Black and white image of the Nevada Charter Committee with the following printed description: Shown are the members of Boulder City, Nevada, Charter Committee. Seated left to right, Thomas S. White, M.D., Morgan J. Sweeney, Clarence Arp, Andrew J. Mitchell, Robert N. Broadbent, Richard Ham, Joe Manix, Jane Cooke, Teresa Denning, and Eloise Blue; standing, Elbert B. Edwards, Byron L. Miller, Albert Franklin, A. B. West and Thomas Clapper.
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Photograph of a crowd of people associated with the Union Pacific Railroad, Las Vegas, 1940
Date
1940
Description
A black and white image of a group of people associated with the Union Pacific Railroad sitting on benches for a photograph. From left to right, the individuals in the bottom row include: Mrs. A. L. Dixon, Miss L. Dixon, Mrs. C. M. Atherton, Mrs. G. R. Van Eaton, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. M. L. Botts, Mrs. A. J. Schmidt, Mrs. H. S. Baldwin, Mrs. R. A. Gronberg, Mrs. P. H. Tingen, and Mrs. J. D. Forbes. From left to right, the individuals in the center row include: Mr. A. H. Dixon, Mr. T. C. Roberts, Mrs. R. A. Blonde, and Mrs. O. M. Barnett. From left to right, the individuals in the top row include: Mr. F. J. Jacomini, Mr. G. E. Casey, Mr. J. S. Letchworth, Mr. J. J. Logan, Mr. M. L. Botts, Mr. J. J. Logan, Mr. M. L. Botts, Mr. J. D. Forbes, Mr. H. S. Baldwin, Mr. G. R. Van Eaton, Mr. J. E. White, and Mr. R. A. Blonde. This photo was taken from a time capsule in the cornerstone of the Union Pacific Railroad station located in Las Vegas. The time capsule was placed there in 1940 and was later retrieved when the building was demolished around 1970.
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Blueprint map showing proposed new 12" well and pipe line changes at water springs, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1920
Date
1916 to 1925
Description
Stamped : 'Approved (Signed) A. Maguire, Assistant Chief Engineer.' In lower right corner: '6-W-74.' Some annotations written over in yellow; black dotted line added between forebay and final spring in the northwest. Scale [ca. 1:6,000] 1 in.=500 feet
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Map showing profile of 24-inch cast iron water pipeline for Las Vegas, Nevada, May 20, 1930
Date
1930-05-20
Description
'As constructed. Drawing W.O. - 8577. Office of Chief Engineer, Los Angeles. Drawing No. 41092.' 'Scale for details 1"=10'. 5-20-1930. P.F.D.' 'Scale 1"=100'.' 'Profile of new 24" CI pipe. Scale 1"=600'. Ver. 1"=20'.' Blueprint. Map of the water pipes for Las Vegas. Includes the buildings in the railroad yard, a detailed map of a section of the pipe, a profile of the 24 inch C.I. pipe, and a map of the point of diversion. Date of detailed map is 5-20-1930. Library's copy has hand-written additions in color. Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Co., Office of Chief Engineer,
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Map showing proposed relocation or removal of existing water transmission mains and power lines at Las Vegas, Nevada, June 3, 1952
Date
1952-06-03
Description
'Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Office of Vice President, Los Angeles, California, June 3, 1952.' 'Dwg. I-128.' Also shows location of land area proposed to be sold to the Las Vegas Valley Water District. Shows other parts of the water system and lists power requirements for water system. Includes township and range lines. Scale [ca. 1:3,600]. 1 in.=300 feet. Library's copy 2 is missing compass on right edge of page and has 'Limits of land which District proposes to buy, 507 Ac.' hand-printed in pencil and area is outlined in red.
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Postcard showing Death Valley Scotty at Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, circa 1920 to 1955
Date
1920 to 1955
Description
Death Valley Scotty at his home of Scotty's Castle in Death Valley, California. Located within the far northern region of Death Valley in Grapevine Canyon, the Death Valley Ranch, more commonly known as Scotty's Castle, is a prime example of Spanish-Mediterranean styling during the Roaring '20s and Depression '30s. Scotty's Castle was constructed by Albert Johnson with the help of Death Valley Scotty during the Great Depression, but because the men began to build onto federal land, construction was forced to a halt. To this day, Scotty's Castle remains incomplete. Death Valley Scotty, 1872-1954, was a prospector, performer, and con man whose was made famous by his scams involving gold mining near Death Valley. In this postcard he is wearing a white shirt, black pants, an uneven tie, and a wide brimmed hat as he leans against a windowed door that acts as an entrance for his home. Transcribed onto the bottom border of the image: "Death Valley Scotty at Home, Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, California." The Frasher's Foto logo is printed onto the bottom right corner of the image.
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Postcard showing Scotty's Castle and Death Valley Scotty, Death Valley, California, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Description
A colored postcard showing an artist's representation of Scotty's Castle, Death Valley Scotty, and a stone covered in petroglyphs in Death Valley, California. Located within the far northern region of Death Valley in Grapevine Canyon, the Death Valley Ranch, more commonly known as Scotty's Castle, is a prime example of Spanish-Mediterranean styling during the Roaring '20s and Depression '30s. Death Valley Scotty, 1872-1954, was a prospector, performer, and con man whose was made famous by his scams involving gold mining near Death Valley. The petroglyph-covered rock beside Death Valley Scotty was designed by Native Americans who inhabited the valley hundreds of years ago. Transcribed across the borders of the image: "Death Valley National Monument, California; Death Valley Scotty And His Castle." The "Frasher's Foto" logo is branded upon the bottom right corner of the postcard.
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Photograph of interior of the Aqueduct at the Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, 1963
Date
1963
Description
An image of one of the hundred studio guest rooms at the Aqueduct at the Sands Hotel and Casino. The bi-fold closet doors were designed and constructed with Forest Burlite by the Like Mfg. Corporation in Downey, California and the carved design was chosen by the Albert Parvin Company in Los Angeles, California. The exterior of the hotel was designed by Julius Gabrielle, and the interior was designed by Albert Parvin & Company. Like all rooms at the Sands, this one had wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling drapes. A boucle-weave casement cloth under curtain eliminated the use of blinds. Outside draperies supplied most of the color accents in the room. Wall coverings in this room were of imported Japanese grass cloth. The table had a drop leaf which extended the surface to 72" x 30". All rooms featured antique-framed mirrors hung off center above 66-inch Mr. and Mrs. Chests. All guest room furniture was made in Barker Brother's factory.
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Photograph of Bonnie Gragson, wife of Mayor Oran K. Gragson, in a Renaissance-style costume displaying a campaign poster for her husband, circa 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Description
Bonnie Gragson, wife of Mayor Oran K. Gragson, in a Renaissance-style costume displaying a campaign poster for her husband. The poster features a woman with long dark hair holding a sign that reads "Vote Gragson." On the belt of the dress is a star that says "cream cheese." The location where the photograph was taken is unknown. Oran Kenneth Gragson (February 14, 1911 – October 7, 2002) was an American businessman and politician. He was the longest-serving mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1959 to 1975. Gragson, a member of the Republican Party, was a small business owner who was elected Mayor on a reform platform against police corruption and for equal opportunity for people of all socio-economic and racial categories. Gragson died in a Las Vegas hospice on October 7, 2002, at the age of 91. The Oran K. Gragson Elementary School located at 555 N. Honolulu Street, Las Vegas, NV 89110 was named in his honor.
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Photograph of Oran K. Gragson putting up a poster for his re-election campaign, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Description
Oran K. Gragson putting up a poster for his re-election campaign. He is being assisted by female campaign workers. The women are identified as L-R: (standing, left of Mayor Gragson) Adrian, Joanie, Mayor Gragson (center), (kneeling in front) L-R: Darla, Gretchen, Sue Ann (standing in back, on right) L-R: Patsy, Nancy, Mary, and Delores. Oran Kenneth Gragson (February 14, 1911 – October 7, 2002) was an American businessman and politician. He was the longest-serving mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1959 to 1975. Gragson, a member of the Republican Party, was a small business owner who was elected Mayor on a reform platform against police corruption and for equal opportunity for people of all socio-economic and racial categories. Gragson died in a Las Vegas hospice on October 7, 2002, at the age of 91. The Oran K. Gragson Elementary School located at 555 N. Honolulu Street, Las Vegas, NV 89110 was named in his honor.
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