This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Helldorado bathing beauty parade's evolving glory
The Helldorado beauty parade grew from a spur of the moment event in 1936 to a major feature of the western celebration. Entry lists, prize money, and changing venues shaped the annual spectacle. Winners over the years include Nadine Trelease, Evelyn Jones, Jeri Schofield, Nonie Arnett, Betty McIntosh, and Beverly Higgins as the parade matured toward its ninth annual judging on May 21 at Helldorado Village with many contestants from local businesses and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Elks Committee
Sixth and
Fremont
Nadine Trelease
Helldorado
Bette Jean Glass
Fred Jensen, Jr
Chloe Conklin
Pauline Lorenzi
Kay McKenzi
Edith Olson
Bessie McKenzie
Dorothy Franklin
Elaine Lawrence
Florence Nichols
Dorothy Jean Parke
Margaret Fitzgerald
Patsy Treager
Echo Jensen
Dora Barrett
Nonie Arnett
Dorothy Smith
Beth Newman
Ruth Wolff
Loraine Renowden
Etelka Hulsey
Frances Mercier
Gladys Glass
Loretta Johansen
Fremont Street
The
Elks
Evelyn Jones
Las Vegas
Palace Theater
Alice Richardson
Elaine Ballard
Miss Jones
Jeri Schofield
F Alse
Leonard
Arnett
Dorothy Richardson
Betty McIntosh
Mickey Elaine Lawrence
Margaret George
Bonnie Buck
Boulder City
Beth Swart
Jeanne Parks
Babs McClelland
Jackie Brower
Helldorado Village
Fire Department