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Audio clip from interview with Steven and Wendy Hart, October 23, 2014
Steven and Wendy Hart discuss an instance in which Sylvia Hart and Pearl Bailey defied segregation in the Flamingo hotel and casino in Las Vegas.
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Photograph of John P. Wanderer, 1990s
A black and white portrait of John P. Wanderer.
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United Jewish Appeal Victory Dinner Invitation, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 25, 1954
A double-sided invitation to the United Jewish Appeal Victory Dinner in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Desert Inn Country Club family album, Las Vegas (Nev.), November 07, 1981
Album celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Desert Inn Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Program for the Design and Operation of The Nathan Adelson Hospice, circa 1980
A program for the design and operation of The Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nevada. Included in the program are several appendices on functions, regulations, services, and standards, along with several pages on establishing goals for the hospice. Pages near the end include hand-drawn diagrams and several monetary finance charts.
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Poster for "The People Vs. Abraham," Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 2004
The front of a poster for the mock trial "The People Vs. Abraham" put on by Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas, Nevada. The advertising text reads: "Temple Beth Sholom proudly presents "The People Vs. Abraham." One time only. Sunday, March 21st. Opens at 9am. Tickets call 702-804-1333. Be there as masterful attorneys Oscar Goodman and Michael Cherry go before hard nosed Judge Joseph Wapner. A trial with roots at the foundation of Jewish heritage. Hear extraordinary details of passionate father nearly sacrificing his son. Then you, the jury, cast the deciding vote." The signatures of Michael Cherry, Oscar Goodman, and Joseph Wapner are included on the poster as well.
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Holocaust Resource Center posters, circa 1979
Four posters from the Holocaust Resource Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Posters contain pictures featuring various people, events, and messages.
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Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood scrapbook, 1955-1956
A scrapbook album from the Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood and Jewish Community Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The album features photographs, news clippings, newsletters, and ephemera from various events.
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Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood scrapbook, 1948-1949
A scrapbook album from the Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood and Jewish Community Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The album features photographs, news clippings, newsletters, and ephemera from various events.
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Jewish Community Center of Las Vegas membership certificate to The United Synagogue of America, October 30, 1957
A membership certificate for The Jewish Community Center of Las Vegas. The text on the certificate reads: "The United Synagogue of America. This Charter of Affiliation certifies that The Jewish Community Center of Las Vegas of Las Vegas, Nevada is a constituent member of The United Synagogue of America. The National Organization of Conservative Congregations. Dated this 30th day of October, 1957. Bernath L. Jacobs, President. Bernard Segal, Executive Director."
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