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Photograph of Joyce Straus and others, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s
Joyce Straus speaking with a group of women at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Unger, Robert G. "Bob"
Bob Unger is a businessman and real estate developer in Henderson, Nevada. A long-time resident of the Las Vegas Valley, Unger attended Valley High School and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. After attending Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California, Unger practiced law in Las Vegas from 1977 to 1989. He represented business on the Strip and in real estate before undertaking his own development projects. He is president of Unger Development and is responsible for the Showcase Mall on the Las Vegas Strip and the Tuscany neighborhood in Henderson.
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Video, Las Vegas Senior Lifeline, Jewish Federation of Las Vegas and Channel 3, 2006
Studio-produced segment from Channel 3 (Las Vegas, Nev.) with Beth Fisher about the senior and retiree population in Las Vegas, and the Senior Lifeline program of the UJC-Jewish Federation. Senior Lifeline provides services such as meal delivery, home services, and installation of safety devices.
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Video, Champions of Freedom Dinner, 2004
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Champions of Freedom dinner gala proceedings, with masters of ceremony Jayn and Art Marshall. A guest of honor was former Prime Minister of Israel, Ehud Barak. The Champion of Freedom award was given to Faye and Leon Steinberg.
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Photograph of Las Vegas Jewish veterans, 1990s
Jewish veterans posing in front of a sign reading: "Las Vegas Post No. 77 - Ladies Auxiliary - Las Vegas, Nevada." Handwritten note on back of image: "George Katz - ? 2nd from left (Nancy's Dad?)."
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Photographs of Jewish Federation Leaders, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1980s - 1990s
Various photographs of Jewish Federation Leaders in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Meeting minutes from the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, 1994
The monthly meeting minutes from the board of directors and executive committee for the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas for 1994 provide details about the operation Federation and their programs. The documents include agendas and relevant news articles shared at meetings, along with correspondence received from the Council of Jewish Federations.
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Photograph of Thomas Kanarek at Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s - early 2000s
First grader Thomas Kanarek using a computer at the Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school was later renamed to the Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Educational Campus. Stamped on back of image: "Sidra - Kain - Stanton - Southwest; 4055 South Spencer, Suite 208 Las Vegas, Nevada 89199; (702) 794-0405"
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Photograph of students at Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s - early 2000s
Students participating in classroom discussion at the Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school was later renamed to the Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Educational Campus. Stamped on back of image: "Sidra - Kain - Stanton - Southwest; 4055 South Spencer, Suite 208 Las Vegas, Nevada 89199; (702) 794-0405"
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Album for the Americanism and Civic Affairs Committee of the Las Vegas B'nai B'rith Women, 1955
An album documenting some of the key events and activities that the Americanism and Civic Affairs Committee of the Las Vegas B'nai B'rith Women, Chapter No. 415, participated in during 1955. Created by Mrs. Russell Sherman, the Americanism and Civics Chairman from 1955-1956, the album contains various items including text passages, newspaper clippings, letters, programs, photographs, announcements, and certificates.
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