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Burt and Wilma Bass Photographs and Programs
The Burt and Wilma Bass photographs and programs (approximately 1976-2000) mainly document the Bass’ involvement in the Jewish community of Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as their personal and professional lives. Materials are entirely digital.
Archival Collection
Wilma and Burt Bass oral history interview
Oral history interview with Wilma and Burt Bass conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 09, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Burt Bass discusses his photography business, the migration of its storefront around town, and his colorful landlords. Wilma Bass talks about her sales career in the local jewelry industry, and more extensively, she shares memories of her involvement in the Jewish community with theater productions. The couple also shares stories of friendships with local entertainers, including Jerry Lewis and Neil Sedaka.
Archival Collection
Bass, Wilma, 1939-
Wilma (Frank) Bass (1939- ) is a retired Las Vegas, Nevada jewelry salesperson. Born and raised in New York, New York, Bass graduated from high school around 1958. She married Burt Bass in 1960 and the family moved to Las Vegas in the 1974.
Person
Photograph of Moe Dalitz, approximately 1975
Collection Name: Burt and Wilma Bass Photographs and Programs
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Photograph of Burt Bass and Rita Rudner, approximately 2000
Collection Name: Burt and Wilma Bass Photographs and Programs
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Photograph of Shelley Berkley and Al Gore at an event for Gore’s 1988 presidential campaign, approximately 1987
Collection Name: Burt and Wilma Bass Photographs and Programs
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Photograph of Mountain Region Convention of B’nai B’rith Youth Organization, approximately 1977
Collection Name: Burt and Wilma Bass Photographs and Programs
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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