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Photograph of the Clark County High School girl's basketball team, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1913

Date
1913
Description
The Clark County High School girls' team is posing with their ball for a black and white photograph on the stairs of the school. Later the school was renamed Las Vegas High School. The girl holding the ball is identified as Louella Wengert (Ham). In the first row left to right are: Wanda Ball (Moser), Florence Bishop, Louella Wengert (Ham), Gladys Boggs (Marshall), Martha Kramer (her father was a barber). In the second row left to right are: Etta McDonald, Clara Kiernan, Teacher, Rose Coughlin (Ullom) -- her father was a railroad man and Olive Lake (Eglington). Site Name: Las Vegas High School (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Management and operational control research files, 1965-1998

Level of Description
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents

Materials contain manuals, reports, statistics, regulations, financial data, handbooks, brochures, and research files (1965-1998) about various aspects of casino management and operational control including accounting, lottery, bingo, race and sports book, automatic data processing, keno, and slots collected by Gary W. Royer. The materials primarily concern casino management and operational control in Nevada. Also included is a draft copy and research conducted to create the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) “Casino Audit and Accounting Manual Authoritative Guide.”

Archival Collection
Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
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Collection Number: MS-00658
Collection Name: Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Poster Collection

Identifier
UA-00050
Abstract

Collection is comprised of posters collected by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Special Collections and Archives from 1974 to 2010. The collection primarily includes posters about events and exhibits hosted by UNLV Special Collections and Archives. Also included are posters for other UNLV events including: theatrical events, sporting events, colloquiums, choral productions, and events where UNLV was a partner.

Archival Collection

Pat Moreo oral history interview

Identifier
OH-01329
Abstract

Oral history interview with Pat Moreo conducted by Claytee D. White on September 13, 2007 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Moreo discusses his impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada in 1967. He talks about living in Tonopah Hall, the first dorm on campus at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Moreo then mentions introducing The Bistro as part of a senior management course, building staff, and opinions on food, and hospitality. Moreo finishes with the importance of sports to UNLV, mentions of Jerry Tarkanian and the Runnin' Rebels, plans and opinions on the future of the Hotel College, and interconnectedness of various departments.

Archival Collection

Timothy Cashman oral history interview

Identifier
OH-02934
Abstract

Oral history interview with Timothy Cashman conducted by Claytee D. White and Stefani Evans on January 10, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Cashman discusses his family background and growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada. He talks about his family’s car dealership business, the Helldorado Parade, and the establishment of Cashman Field. Cashman remembers purchasing his father’s franchise for Cadillac, buying a Harley Davidson dealership, and his decision to leave the car sales industry. Lastly, Cashman discusses professional sports in Las Vegas, and the importance of community oriented businesses.

Archival Collection

David Mondt and Curtis Jones oral history interview, 2025 June 16

Level of Description
File
Scope and Contents

Oral history interview with David Mondt and Curtis Jones conducted by Stefani Evans, Claytee White, and Bethany Dayton on June 16, 2025 for the Game On! An Oral History of Las Vegas Sports project. In this interview, Mondt and Jones discuss being part of the Las Vegas Gay Softball League. Mondt is the current Commissioner for the league, and Jones is a longtime player who has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for his performance and contributions. Mondt begins by telling about his early life in Missouri and Florida, attending college, and learning to love journalism. He eventually moved to Las Vegas in December 2004 to begin his career with local newspaper, the Las Vegas Sun. Jones then recalls his childhood, and moving frequently because his father was in the military. During his senior year of high school, the family again relocated to Las Vegas, and his family arrived in August 1972. He attended UNLV and received a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Educational Administration. Both then discuss the founding of the Las Vegas Gay Softball League (LVGSL). Mondt discusses how his introduction into softball was aided by Jones being an incredible coach. The LVGSL continues to grow, and the league has had many players make it to national championships and the Hall of Fame. Both describe their hope to make a place that is inclusive and lets players feel free to truly be themselves. Digital audio available, no transcript available.

Archival Collection
Game On! The Oral History of Las Vegas Sports Interviews
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Collection Number: OH-03922
Collection Name: Game On! The Oral History of Las Vegas Sports Interviews
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

Department records, 1959-2006

Level of Description
Sub-Series
Scope and Contents

The department record subseries includes meeting material, advertisements, press releases, newspaper and magazine clippings, correspondence, promotional material, historical records, meeting minutes, personnel records and signage design from Stardust Resorts and Casino departments such as the food, human resources, casino, marketing, race and sports book, sales, security, and hotel departments between 1959 and 2006. Within this subseries, historical records includes newspaper and magazine clippings, correspondence, memorabilia, logo and signage design sheets, artist renderings, and photographs documenting publicized events such as grand openings, interviews, controversies, and biography publications between 1959 and 2006. Meeting minutes include correspondence and records of department meetings between 1991 and 2000. Personnel records includes photographs, correspondence, letters, biographies, and resumes of Stardust Resorts and Casino employees between 1987 and 2002.

Archival Collection
Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Film transparency of Ace Hudkins posing with men, Las Vegas, 1929

Date
1929
Description
A picture of Boxer, Ace Hudkins, posing with other men. Front row: Harley A. Harmon (second from left), Las Vegas Mayor J. Fred Hesse (fourth from left), and boxer Ace Hudkins (in robe).

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White House Conference for a Drug Free America: correspondence

Date
1988
Description

Folder of documents from the Senator Chic Hecht Political Papers (MS-00003) -- Subject Files -- Judiciary file.

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