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Panoramic view of Clark's Las Vegas Townsite, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1905
Caption: Los [sic] Vegas Nevada, Aug 1905 from Salt Lake Depot then under construction
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Bezard, Pierre, 1924-2020
"Pierre was born June 16, 1924 in Paris, France. He survived WWII as a prisoner in a Nazi work camp where he met his lifelong friend Louis Juif. After the war, he returned to his family and began his career working backstage in theater. Although he never had much formal education, Pierre quickly ascended to the position of stage director, managing numerous productions including the Lido in Paris, Casino de Paris in Las Vegas, Ballet de Roland Petit, Solid Gold Las Vegas, Vive Les Girls, as well as touring shows worldwide.
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Bezard, Pierre, 1924-2020
"Pierre was born June 16, 1924 in Paris, France. He survived WWII as a prisoner in a Nazi work camp where he met his lifelong friend Louis Juif. After the war, he returned to his family and began his career working backstage in theater. Although he never had much formal education, Pierre quickly ascended to the position of stage director, managing numerous productions including the Lido in Paris, Casino de Paris in Las Vegas, Ballet de Roland Petit, Solid Gold Las Vegas, Vive Les Girls, as well as touring shows worldwide.
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The Wheel Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, 1960s-1970s
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Photograph of people, automobiles and wagons on Main Street, Pioneer (Nev.), 1900-1925
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The Wheel Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, 1977-1978
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