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James Cashman Sr. Photograph Collection

Identifier
PH-00013
Abstract

The James Cashman Sr. Photograph Collection (approximately 1905 to 1975) consists of black-and-white photographic prints, negatives, slides, and albums as well as a glass plate negative. The photographs depict four major subjects: Cashman's family, friends, and associates; Cashman's businesses; the Hoover Dam and Colorado River; and various locations across Nevada.

Archival Collection

Harold Stocker Photographs

Identifier
PH-00006
Abstract

The Harold Stocker Photographs depict Harold Stocker and his family from 1850 to 1980. Materials include photographs of Harold Stocker, his parents, his siblings, and his extended family. Materials also include photographs of Harold Stocker's business interests such as the Northern Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Nevada Silica Sand Company in Overton, Nevada, and the Chief Hotel Court on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection also contains photographs of Stocker participating in Republican Party events in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Virginia Valentine (Nevada Resorts Association) oral history interview conducted by Kelliann Beavers and John Hudak: transcript

Date
2022-05-02
Description

From the Lincy Institute "Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic" Oral History Project (MS-01178) -- Business interviews file.

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Las Vegas Sentinel Voice, October 20, 1983

Date
1983-10-20
Description

Full edition of the October 20, 1983 issue of the Las Vegas Sentinel-Voice.

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Transcript of interview with Jack Bullock by Julie Domonkos, March 15, 1981

Date
1981-03-15
Description
Julie Domonkos interviews Jack Bullock, born 1916 in Gorman, Texas, in his home about his experiences living in Southern Nevada. Bullock talks mostly about his occupations in the gaming industry, some of which included being a dealer both in Las Vegas and other cities. Bullock also describes how Las Vegas and particularly the Las Vegas Strip have changed over the years since the forties when he arrived until 1981, when this interview was conducted. Bullock discusses what it was like working in casinos prior to corporations entering the gaming industry, and he mentions how entertainment has changed over time as well. Bullock’s wife Marjorie is also present during the interview and can be heard providing input on certain questions.

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Las Vegas Art Museum Records

Identifier
MS-00549
Abstract

The Las Vegas Art Museum Records (1952-2009) contain administrative files, press, marketing materials, and scrapbooks that document the history of the Las Vegas Art Museum (LVAM). Collection materials include exhibition files, annual reports, financial statements, board meeting agendas and minutes, event invitations, press releases, and newspaper and magazine clippings documenting the museum's activities. Materials include photographs from museum events and of artwork displayed as part of visiting and permanent exhibitions. Audio and video recordings include interviews with museum staff and local news coverage of events. Also included are architectural floor plans for the Sahara West Library, which was used as a gallery space for LVAM. Digital files in this collection include recordings and presentation slides from LVAM lectures with curators and artists. Other digital files include photographs from museum hosted events and workings files from LVAM staff.

Archival Collection

Day book

Date
1904 to 1919
Archival Collection
Description

Day book

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Interview with Corbin Harney, with Rosemary Lynch, August 4, 2005

Date
2005-08-04
Description
Narrator affiliation: Western Shoshone Spiritual Leader; Protester

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