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Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive

Identifier
MS-01045
Abstract

The Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive contains archived websites that were captured between 2016 to 2018 that are related to UNLV University Libraries community documentation project, the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Archived websites of religious institutions and community organizations are primarily represented. The collection also includes archived websites of organizations such as Jewish Nevada, Jewish Family Service Agency, the Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival, and David Magazine. Archived websites for religious institutions include synagogues such as Temple Beth Sholom, Congregation Ner Tamid, Temple Bet Knesset Bamidbar, and Pnai Tikvah.

Archival Collection

Don Ross oral history interview

Identifier
OH-02996
Abstract

Oral history interview with Don Ross conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 15, 2017 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Ross talks about his Jewish upbringing, and education in Brewster, New York. He also discusses how his interest in hotel catering, conventions and events, has led him to working in the hospitality industry for nearly three decades in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Laura & Don Garvin by Michael Martocci, March 3, 1979

Date
1979-03-03
Description

On March 3, 1979, Michael Martocci interviewed Laura (born in California) and Don Garvin (born in Goldfield, Nevada) about their lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two provide details on their family background, the first sources of water in Las Vegas, and the early city limits. They also describe their early occupations, religion, gambling, the Mormon Fort, and the effects of the Great Depression. The interview concludes with a brief discussion on the development of the Las Vegas Strip and recreational activities.

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Documents from Meera Kamegai regarding the history of Temple Beth Am, 2004-2014

Date
2004 to 2012
Description

Correspondence, legal documentation, meeting agendas, and notes regarding the history of Temple Beth Am, the merger between Temple Beth Am and Congregation Adat Ari El to form Temple Sinai.

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Interview with Pauline Helena Silvia, with Rosemary Lynch, October 19, 2005

Date
2005-10-19
Description

Narrator affiliation: Biologist, U.S. Navy

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Interview with Jewel Maynard Viot, November 1, 2004

Date
2004-11-01
Description
Narrator affiliation: Senior Engineering Specialist

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