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John Brooks oral history interview
Oral history interview with John Brooks conducted by Jeff Kennedy on February 28, 1979 for the Ralph Roske ORal History Project on Early Las Vegas. During the interview Brooks discusses gaming, education, the early above-ground atomic blasts, the Boulder Dam, and social and environmental changes in Nevada. Brooks also discusses the Old Ranch, economic changes, religion, politics, family life, the Navy, sports, the railroad, Fremont Street, and the hotels on the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip.
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Wendell Bunker oral history interview
Oral history interview with Wendell Bunker on October of 1971 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wendell Bunker (b. 1911 in St. Thomas, Nevada), discusses early Las Vegas, Nevada and the socio-economic changes that have taken place in the Valley. Bunker talks about the Boulder (Hoover) Dam and religion and education in Nevada. He also describes working for the Union Pacific Railroad and the importance of the railroad to the economic development of Las Vegas.
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Transcript of interview with David Straus and Heidi Straus by Barbara Tabach, November 6, 2015
In this interview, the Straus? discuss the joys of growing up in Las Vegas during the 1960s and 1970s, and the changes within the community over time, especially in educational opportunities. Both talk about Joyce Straus? career as artist and art educator, and the influence she had on their lives. They also remember Heidi?s father, Jay Sarno, and the impact he had on the local gaming industry. There is also discussion of the founding of Congregation Ner Tamid, the role of Jewish women?s philanthropy within the community, as well as the establishment of The Meadows School.
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Mass holy union ceremony performed at Gay pride, image 001: photographic print
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Mass holy union ceremony performed at Gay pride, image 002: photographic print
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Jewish Federation correspondence, meeting minutes, and other records, item 17
Community Relations Committee meeting mintues for the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, Nevada, March 28, 1988.
Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival Records
The Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival Records (1990-2023) primarily contain submissions to the Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival as well as marketing, promotional, and press coverage of the festival. Also included are materials related to the creation of the CineVegas Film Festival. The collection also includes records about art projects produced by Joshua Abbey and other ventures he was involved with.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with John G. Gubler by Suzanne Becker, December 29, 2008
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Video, Holocaust Survivors Group of Southern Nevada Hanukkah Celebration at the Venetian Hotel, December 9, 2012
The video documents the Hannukah gathering at the Venetian organized by the Holocaust Survivors Group of Southern Nevada. The program includes speeches and entertainment.
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Lori Chenin-Frankl photographs and ephemera, 1964-1978
Photographs, report card, and confirmation programs from Lori Chenin-Frankl.
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