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Catalog Number |
1987.15.068 |
Object Type |
Award |
Description |
1 paper certificate with silver seal of the city and signed by Oran K. Gragson, Mayor. Inscription: "Whereas the citizens of this community share with peoples the world over a profound sorrow int he death of Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong; and Whereas, throughout his career as one of the greatest entertainers ever to share his talents with mankind, Louis Armstrong was held in the highest esteem and was loved and respected by people from all walks of life and of .. whereas while our community and a nation mourns, Louis Armstrong will be put to his rest on Friday, July 9, 1971. Now therefore I Orang Gragson, Mayor of the City of Las Vegas...proclaim this date as a day of mourning in memory of Louis "Satchmo everl level of society; and whereas the lives of millions have been deeply enriched by the performances of Louis Armstrong and by rich." |
Date |
1971 |
Collection |
Louis Armstrong Collection |
Collector |
Louis & Lucille Armstrong |
People |
Gragson, Oran K. |
Search Terms |
Las Vegas |
Year Range from |
1971 |
Year Range to |
1971 |
Accession Number |
1987.15 |