Monday, June 17, 2013

June Meeting with Member Collections

This meeting we did things a bit different.  Instead of having a speaker, it was decided to have our members share their very own Las Vegas history by brining in their collectibles.  Of the nearly 40 members that attended, about half of them brought in photographs, ephemera, pottery, buttons, casino memorabilia, and even an old outfit to share.  It was a great meeting and we got to know our members a little better. 

Here are photographs taken of the meeting.  Enjoy!


Frank Valeri and Lisa Gioia-Acres



Some of the great stuff on display

Phil Hodson and Carey Burke

Fight photos


Casino napkins
Carey Burke and Phil Jensen

Florence and Juel Mayhew check out
Frank Valeri's photographs
 

The very first gaming license in Nevada. 
Dated 1931

Bo Boivert dons goggles he wore when, as a photo
journalist, he witnessed the atomic tests
at the Nevada Test Site

Lenn Cooper

Frank Valeri talks about his photos