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Boni, Pete, Sr., 1879-1932

Alternate Names
Pietro Boni Sr.

Person

Boni, Virgilio, 1909-2010

Alternate Names
Val Boni
Virgillio Boni
Virgillo Boni

Person

Rat Pack

group of entertainers centered on the Las Vegas casino scene in the 1960s

Corporate Body

The "Rat Pack" performing at the Four Chaplains Memorial, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 7, 1960

Date
1960-02-07
Description
Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop, and Dean Martin on stage during the Four Chaplains Memorial Jack Entratter and the Sands put on at the Convention Center on Four Chaplains Day, Sunday, February 7, 1960. Site Name: Las Vegas Convention Center (Las Vegas, Nev.); Sands Hotel and Casino

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The "Rat Pack" performing at the Four Chaplains Memorial, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 7, 1960

Date
1960-02-07
Description
Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, Joey Bishop, and Dean Martin on stage during the Four Chaplains Memorial Jack Entratter and the Sands put on at the Convention Center on Four Chaplains Day, Sunday, February 7, 1960. Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

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Marienne Shaver oral history interview

Identifier
OH-01679
Abstract

Oral history interview with Marienne Shaver conducted by her granddaughter, Alice Penwell, on March 21, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Shaver describes visiting and moving to Reno, Nevada from Michigan and later staying in Nevada to teach. Shaver talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada and being involved in the local girl scouts organization, church, and women's club. Lastly, Shaver discusses the growth of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Henry Clay Davis oral history interview

Identifier
OH-00360
Abstract

Oral history interview with Henry Clay Davis conducted by Wendy Christian on March 05, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Davis discusses his personal life history as a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. He discusses hunting and fishing, employment, railroads, hotels, the Davis Dam, and Lake Mead. Additionally, he offers a detailed description of the Helldorado parade.

Archival Collection

Howard Cannon attending the 9999th Air Force Reserve Squadron Dinner at the Old Angus Beef House in Washington, D.C.: photographic print and correspondence

Date
1970-10-08
Description
From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Moran - 9305 Ogden Pl. Lanham, Md." Identified from left to right: Col. Carey B. McCoy - Sr. Advisor to the 9999th Air Force Aquadron; Harry McAdams, Office of Rep. Young of Texas; Phil Carlson, House Govt. Operations Comm.; David L. Batt, Office of Rep. Waggoner of LA; Bill Seward, Office of Sen. Goldwater of Ariz.; Dick Denham, Radio WNIX; Cong. Rogers Morton, Maryland. Standing left to right: Ray Schweitzer, owner, Old Angus Rest.; Cannon; Frank Scott, guest of Cannon; Cong. Joe Waggoner of Louisiana. Seated at right L to R: Cong. Clement Zablocki, Wisconsin; Cong. James F. Battin, Montana; Gen. Felix Vidal (Ret.) Martin Marietta Corp.; Col. Harvey Dorney, Chief of Staff, Second Air Force Reserve Region; John D. Strenger, Senate Labor Comm.; Gene Krizek, State Dept. (identified from left to right)

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