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Photograph of Frank Sinatra in a space helmet, Las Vegas, circa 1957

Date
1957 (year approximate)
Description

Frank Sinatra, on the left in a space helmet, with Jack Entratter. The "Sandsnik" image in the photograph is a spoof of the Sputnik 1 satellite, launched in October 1957.

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Photographs of award ceremony, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s (folder 2 of 2)

Date
Unknown year in the decade of the 1990s
Description

Arrangement note: Series III. Internal: Work

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Cactus Jack's Senator Casinolettering, marquee, and flag mounted wall signs, Carson City, Nevada: photographic print

Date
Unknown year
Description

Exterior views of Cactus Jack's in Carson City, NV at night.

Cactus Jack's

420 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701


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Welcome to Las Vegas flag mounted pylon sign, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date
Unknown year
Description

The sign reads "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada," image is taken during the day.

5200 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119


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Aerial photograph of the Last Frontier and Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn, Las Vegas, circa 1955

Date
1955 (year approximate)
Description

Aerial view of the Last Frontier and Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn and The Last Frontier, looking east, Aaron McArthur, 28 Sept. 2010"

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Photograph of flooding at the Clark Avenue Railroad Underpass in Las Vegas, circa 1950

Date
1950 (year approximate)
Description

Flooding at the Clark Avenue Railroad Underpass in Las Vegas.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Clark Underpass, Built 1924"

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Aerial photograph of airplane and Las Vegas Airfield, Nevada, circa 1940

Date
1940 (year approximate)
Description

Aerial view of an airplane and the Las Vegas Airstrip before the Army Air Corps took over the fields.

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Aerial photograph of Frenchman Mountain, Nevada, circa 1949

Date
1949 (year approximate)
Description

Aerial view looking south of Frenchman Mountain and the east side of Las Vegas Valley. Lake Mead can be seen in the distance.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten text on back of photo: "Frenchman Mt. Airview SE"

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Aerial photograph looking northeast over Frenchman Mountain, circa 1949

Date
1949 (year approximate)
Description

Aerial view of Frenchman Mountain and a little of the Las Vegas Wash area. Lake Mead can barely be seen in the distance.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten notes on back: "View NE Frenchman Mt left of center"

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Aerial photograph of Sunrise Mountain and Nellis AFB area, circa 1949

Date
1949 (year approximate)
Description

Sunrise Mountain and Nellis AFB area looking east.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten notes on back: "View SE. In foreground, large fan S.E. of Nellis Air Force"

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