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Essay, by Charles Salton (1921-2004), 2002
Date
2002
Description
Handwritten essay by Adele Baratz?s brother, Charles Salton, in 2002 describing his family history since coming to Las Vegas in 1928, and the history of the Jewish community in the area.
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Daniel Hinkley Papers
Identifier
MS-00525
Abstract
The Daniel Hinkley papers are comprised of material documenting Hinkley's work on behalf of the gay community in Las Vegas, Nevada between the years of 1991 to 2016. It includes Hinkley's files on the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, the campaign against Question 2, and various subjects related to the gay community in Las Vegas.
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Photographs of Governor's Ball, (Nev.), 1959-1967
Date
1959 to 1967
Description
Governor's Ball; standing in front of the Great Seal, left to right: 1. Mrs. Sawyer, 2. Gov. Grant Sawyer, Nev., 3. Gov. Pat Brown, Calif., 4. Mrs. Brown. Although the year of this particular event is unclear, it was between 1959-1967 when both Grant Sawyer and Pat Brown were governors.
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Tourists and cars on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2017-02-28
Description
Providing security and access to both automobile and pedestrian traffic is handled differently along Las Vegas Boulevard and has changed over the years on the Strip. This busy stretch near Bally's hotel and casino is an example of how fencing and traditional sidewalks move tourists while keeping automobile traffic flowing.
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Tourists and cars on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2017-02-28
Description
Providing security and access to both automobile and pedestrian traffic is handled differently along Las Vegas Boulevard and has changed over the years on the Strip. This busy stretch near Bally's hotel and casino is an example of how fencing and traditional sidewalks move tourists while keeping automobile traffic flowing.
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Pedestrian traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2017-04-12
Description
Tourists cross an entranceway to the Mirage Hotel and Casino. Pedestrian overpasses have become a popular way of keeping tourists safe and traffic flowing on the Strip, but their expense and footprint make them difficult for all locations. Moving pedestrians along the Strip safely has become a major effort over the years.
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