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Postcard of Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn, with handwritten message from Jack Dempsey on back, Las Vegas, circa 1950s
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Photograph of an oversized birthday cake replica in front of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
A 30-foot high replica of a decorated birthday cake stands in front of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada, in celebration of the first anniversary of the hotel's opening.
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Photograph of an oversized birthday cake replica in front of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
A 30-foot high replica of a decorated birthday cake stands in front of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada, in celebration of the first anniversary of the hotel's opening. A showgirl stands on the cake with a giant knife.
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"Muddy Valley Settlements" manuscripts, undated
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Papers
Box/Folder: Box 06
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Photograph of an oversized birthday cake replica in front of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
A 30-foot high replica of a decorated birthday cake stands in front of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada, in celebration of the first anniversary of the hotel's opening. A showgirl stands in front of the cake with a giant knife.
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Photograph of Wilbur and Toni Clark at a party celebrating the first anniversary of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
Wilbur and Toni Clark at a party for the first anniversary of the Desert Inn. Unidentified hotel staff stand by. A large decorated cake with a cactus-shaped candle is behind the Clarks.
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Photograph of Wilbur Clark with an ice sculpture of himself, Desert Inn, Las Vegas, April 1951
Wilbur Clark standing next to an ice sculpture bust of himself at a party celebrating the first anniversary of the Desert Inn's opening. Site Name: Desert Inn (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of a woman standing in front of a giant replica birthday cake outside of the Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 1951
A unidentified woman, possibly a showgirl, wearing a sundress poses in front of a giant replica cake with one candle in front of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nevada. The cake was part of a celebration for the first anniversary of the opening of the Desert Inn. Site Name: Desert Inn (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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