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Miriam "Mimi" Katz Papers
The Miriam "Mimi" Katz Papers are mainly comprised of materials documenting Katz's involvement with community organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada from the 1940s to 2015 (the bulk of the materials date from 2002 to 2014). A large portion of the collection consists of planning documents, correspondence, event programs, newsletters, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, photographs, and other records related to Katz's involvement in the Brandeis National Committee Las Vegas Chapter and the Temple Beth Sholom Women's League. The collection also includes similar types of materials that document Katz's work with other community groups such as the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada and the League of Women Voters, and her work on the political campaigns of Democratic state and federal politicians.
Archival Collection
Glass slides of Las Vegas hotels and aerial views of Clark County (Nev.), 1950s-1960s (tray 1 of 3)
Slides collected by the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 depict Las Vegas and Clark County during the 1950s and the 1960s. Individual photographs show the Strip, downtown Las Vegas, Boulder City, Lake Mead, the Hoover Dam, and individual hotels (including the Flamingo, Tropicana, El Rancho, Dunes, Sahara, Desert Inn, Stardust, Landmark, Thunderbird, Sands, Tallyho, Riviera, Golden Nugget, Mint, Binion's Horsehoe, Pioneer Club, Fremont, and Four Queens). Aerial shots and photographs of buildings under construction, marquees, and interiors are included. There are also photos of showgirls and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Tray 1 of 3. The original slides were retained by the Union.Arrangement note: Series V. Glass slides
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Glass slides of aerial views, buildings, and construction sites, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s-1960s (tray 2 of 3)
Slides collected by the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 depict Las Vegas during the 1950s and the 1960s. Individual photos show aerial views of the city, construction sites, residential streets, and buildings such as union offices, shopping centers, banks, schools, houses of worship, etc. Other important sites depicted include McCarran Airport, the Las Vegas Convention Center, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. A number of slides are illustrated graphs charting growth in the city between 1954 and 1964. Tray 2 of 3. The original slides were retained by the Union.Arrangement note: Series V. Glass slides
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Glass slides of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 offices and various local buildings, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s-1960s (tray 3 of 3)
Slides collected by the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 depict the Union's offices and other buildings in Las Vegas during the 1950s and the 1960s. Images include exterior views of the Union's building, construction sites, hotels, and restaurants, and aerial shots of Las Vegas. Also included are images depicting activities inside an office, likely the Culinary Union's office. Tray 3 of 3. The original slides were retained by the Union.Arrangement note: Series V. Glass slides
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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 April 21 (folder 1 of 1)
The Frontier Hotel and Casino marquee reads "WELCOME SERVICE EMPLOYEES, INTERNATIONAL UNION, AND JESSE JACKSON" as supporters of the Frontier Strike and Las Vegas (Nev.) Metropolitan Police officers gather in front of the building.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino
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Photographs of Frontier Strike: First Rally of the Frontier Strike, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 August 07 (Folder 1 of 3)
Culinary Workers Union strikers rally outside the Frontier Hotel and Casino with signs that say, "CONQUERING THE FRONTIER" and "MARGARET ELARDI BARGAIN IN GOOD FAITH". The Frontier marquee reads: "Welcome teachers & ironworkers, bottled beer 25 cents 2pm Aug. 7 .. 10"Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino
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Photographs of Frontier Strike rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 September 21 (folder 2 of 4)
Culinary Workers Union strikers rally day and night in front of the Frontier Hotel and Casino on September 21, 1991. One unidentified individual is seen being detained by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Signs include: "Frontier unfair to Teamsters Local Union 995," "Frontier violates federal laws," "Culinary Workers Union Local 226 (AFL-CIO), Bartenders Union Local 165 (AFL-CIO) protest unfair labor practices." Photos also show a reporter being videotaped outside of the casino.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino
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Photographs of Frontier Strike rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 September 21 (folder 4 of 4)
Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold hands out flyers at the entrance of the Frontier Hotel and Casino as strikers picket with signs nearby. News media can also be seen asking strikers and bystanders for interviews.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino
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