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Neil Galatz Scrapbooks
Collection is comprised of scrapbooks from 1948 to 2009 documenting the career of Las Vegas, Nevada lawyer Neil Galatz, his family, and his involvement with the local Jewish community. Contents include news clippings, photographs, event programs, and other ephemera.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with Freddie Glusman by Barbara Tabach, October 29, 2015
In this interview Glusman discusses his early memories of being raised in Vancouver, Canada and how he ended up in Las Vegas. He reflects on how he first got his start in the town and his early dealings with casinos and their owners while he was working as a carpet and drapery salesman and while working for Fabulous Magazine. Glusman explains how he started his restaurant and tells about the people he encountered while doing this that where significant to both the Jewish community and Las Vegas as a whole. He recounts stories that include such people as Meyer Lansky, Al Sachs, and Moe Dalitz.
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Reva Giles oral history interview
Oral history interview with Reva Giles conducted by Claytee D. White on July 17, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Giles discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1958, then recalls living on Decatur and the military housing at Nellis Air Force Base. She then discusses moving from Las Vegas to Okinawa, Japan for four years with her husband, and upon his retirement from the military, moving back to Las Vegas in 1964. She also discusses working in various offices at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), retiring and volunteering as an office aide to the UNLV athletic director.
Archival Collection
Photograph showing a production of Pzazz! 70 staged by Donn Arden, Desert Inn Hotel, Las Vegas, circa 1970
Show Name: Pzazz! 70
Performance Name: Hollywood and All That Jazz
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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, October 13, 1949
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Human Performance Development Photographs
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Human Performance Development Photographs is comprised of photographs of students and faculty at various events at UNLV's campus from approximately 1995. Some of the photographs show students and faculty at work conducting research or in the classroom. These photographs were used to create promotional and marketing materials for the college.
Archival Collection
Epilogue: UNLV Yearbook, 1982
Yearbook main highlights: schools and departments; detailed lists with names and headshots of faculty, administration and students; variety of photos from activities, festivals, campus life, and buildings; campus organizations such as sororities, fraternities and councils; beauty contest winners; college sports and featured athletes; and printed advertisements of local businesses; Institution name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mixed Content
#70468: UNLV Women's Volleyball team defeated Portland State in five sets in the Cox Pavilion September 11, 2015 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas., 2015 September 11
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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#70108: UNLV Lady Rebels Basketball team takes on Air Force in the Cox Pavilion Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas., 2015 February 14
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Hairston, Happy, 1942-2001
Taken from Wikipedia, "Harold "Happy" Hairston (May 31, 1942 – May 1, 2001) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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