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Articles of Incorporation for Las Vegas Pops Orchestra, July 28, 1977

Date
1977-07-28
Description

The articles of incorporation for the Las Vegas Pops Orchestra were filed with the State of Nevada in 1977, establishing the group as a non-profit entity with a board of trustees made up of Hyman Gold, Ruth Gold, Fred Franke, Roxy Gyeer and Thelma Dicerto.

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Audio recording clip of interview with Monroe Williams by Claytee D. White, August 15, 2000

Date
2000-08-15
Description

Part of an interview with Monroe Williams conducted by Claytee D. White on August 15, 2000. Williams describes his experience in the fire department.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter graduate advisor's reports

Date
2001-03-03
2001-04-07
2001-05-05
Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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Transcript of interview with Paul J. Christensen by Claytee D. White, February 19, 2008

Date
2008-02-19
Description
Personal history of Las Vegas through the eyes of a public servant. Growing up in Las Vegas during the 1940s. Education history and childhood memories. Downtown. Experiences in the US Air Force: flying B-47s loaded with nuclear bombs; training. NV Test Site. Family jewelry business in Las Vegas. Election to the board of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Election to the Las Vegas City Council and the beginning of a career in politics. Jam auction. Tussle with the Clark County Commission over wastewater in the valley: details of the dispute, extended to the state and Environmental Protection Agency. Move to the County Commission and why? The Mob during the 1950s and 60s. The Mormon community in Las Vegas. Howard Hughes. Experiences sitting on the County Commission. Chairman of the Convention Authority. Remarks on Las Vegas' future water supply. Election defeat. Corruption on the County Commission (Erin Kenny). Distinguished Nevadan award. County Hospital. Quick Care Centers. Opinion on the growth of Las Vegas. Speedway Children's Charities. Dina Titus. Experiences with African Americans. Lucy Stewart. Beaver, NV.

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Long, Walter V. (Walter Varah), 1899-1986

Walter Varah Long (1899-1986) was an educator in Southern Nevada for 48 years and was active in local, state, and national efforts to improve education. Long was born in Pioche, Lincoln County, Nevada on August 21, 1899. He was raised in the farming community of Panaca, Nevada and graduated from Lincoln County High School. After teaching in Panaca for two years, he furthered his education, ultimately earning his Bachelor of Science degree in School Administration from the University of Utah.

Person

Stein, Melody Hope

Melody Hope Stein was born March 26, 1948 in Oceanside, Long Island, New York. She got her education from SUNY Binghamton, Harpur College, and Hofstra University. She taught art education for 46 years, in New York before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1996. She served for fourteen years as the arts director and art teacher at the Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson Educational Campus (formerly Milton I Schwartz Hebrew Academy) in Summerlin, Nevada.

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Martin, Donna Giuffe, 1944-

Donna Giuffre-Martin was born November 17, 1944 in Frankfort, Indiana. Her family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1952 as her dad quickly became a radio and television personality. She graduated from Rancho High School in 1962 and worked for various educational organizations that furthered women’s education. She married her husband, George, on March 12, 1988. They both of them spent many hours volunteering with the homeless.

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Interview with John S. Coogan, May 1, 2008

Date
2008-05-01
Description
Narrator affiliation: Health Physicist, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo), Public Health Service (USPHS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 10, 1981

Date
1981-02-10
Description
Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 11 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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