Photograph of Southern Nevada Museum preparations, Henderson, 1968

Material Information

Title:
Photograph of Southern Nevada Museum preparations, Henderson, 1968
Series Title:
City of Henderson photographs
Creation Date:
1968
Publication Date:
Materials:
Photographic paper ( medium )

Notes

Summary:
Black and white photograph probably depicting preparations for the Southern Nevada Museum, which opened during the 1968 Industrial Days celebration. This photograph may show Henderson residents in the old high school gymnasium helping to unpack and display the original collection of Anna Roberts Parks (see link below). Dentist Stan Jones and Frank Morrell are at left, with Bob Hampton at far right. The museum was open seven days a weeks with the aid of volunteer workers and became incorporated as a non-profit educational institution governed by a Board of Trustees with residents of both Henderson and Las Vegas.
Creation/Production Credits:
This collection was provided to Henderson District Public Libraries by the City of Henderson.
Additional Physical Form:
Physical copies of the items in this collection are stored in the archives of the City of Henderson in Henderson, Nevada.

Record Information

Source Institution:
Henderson District Public Libraries
Holding Location:
Henderson District Public Libraries
Rights Management:
The City of Henderson holds copyright to this material but has provided Henderson District Public Libraries permission to include it in this digital collection. It is intended for personal, educational or research purposes only. Any other use without prior expressed permission is prohibited. Please contact the City of Henderson’s Office of the City Clerk, Archives and Records Services, in Henderson, Nevada for additional rights information and permission to use this item: http://www.cityofhenderson.com/city_clerk/contact_us.php
Resource Identifier:
hem0627 ( Digital Id )
p00145cohhdpl ( Original ItemID )