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Alice Key Papers
The Alice Key Papers (1936-2004) consist of documents detailing Alice Key’s life and work in the African American community, historic preservation, and labor relations in Las Vegas, Nevada. Included in the collection are awards and certificates documenting Key’s achievements, invitations and programs to events, political and civic correspondence, and magazine and newspaper articles both about Key and written by her. The collection also contains photographs.
Archival Collection
Richard B. Taylor Papers
The Richard B. Taylor Papers (1920-1993) document Richard Taylor's career and interests as a longtime Las Vegas, Nevada businessman and local historian, including his work as an executive at the Hacienda Hotel and Casino. The materials also include maps, development plans, and local publications for the Nevada communities of Laughlin and Mount Charleston, as well as publicity and promotional materials for these projects. As an amateur historian, Taylor also collected information on Las Vegas, Laughlin, and Mount Charleston.
Archival Collection
Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 15, 1983
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Letter from Leo A. McNamee (Las Vegas) to Thomas A. Campbell (Las Vegas), March 19, 1954
Summary of the water rights purchased by the Union Pacific Railroad from Helen Stewart to pass to the Las Vegas Valley Water District.
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"Saddle Up": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald
From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On Black individuals serving in the U.S. military historically and now.
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"The Fallacy of Hard Work": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald
From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On lack of work opportunity for people of color.
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Audio clip from interview with Arthur "Art" Lurie by Cheryle Bacot, April 25, 1986
Part of an interview with Arthur "Art" Lurie on April 25, 1986. In this clip, Lurie discusses his family, childhood, and moving to Nevada.
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Audio clip from interview with Robert D. "Bob" Fisher by Barbara Tabach, January 8, 2015
Part of an interview with Robert D. "Bob" Fisher on January 08, 2015. In this clip, Fisher discusses his time in Las Vegas and his involvement with Temple Beth Sholom.
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Roosevelt Fitzgerald curriculum vitae, diplomas, and college transcripts
From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Personal and professional papers file. (Transcripts less than 75 years old are restricted.)
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