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Newman, Alfred, 1900-1970

He was a musician in the Phil Hariss-Alice Faye radio show. 

Person

George Lee Papers

Identifier
MS-01213
Abstract

The George Lee Papers (approximately 1925-2024) consist of materials documenting the life of professional ballet dancer and blackjack dealer George Lee. The materials include photographic prints, show programs and advertisements, newspaper articles about Lee’s performances, scrapbooks, postcards, and correspondence. The photographs depict Lee’s family and childhood; dance rehearsals; travel; professional headshots, and promotional stills of various performances, including The Nutcracker and Flower Drum Song.

Also included in the collection are materials detailing the promotion and release of Jennifer Lin's 2024 film about George Lee titled Ten Times Better, including a photograph album, newspaper and magazine articles, and digital files of Lin’s interviews with Lee.

Archival Collection

Unidentified Mt. Diablo workers: photographic print

Date
1880 (year approximate) to 1915 (year approximate)
Description
"Mt. Diablo M & M Co. Sodaville milkmen" In the front row, the 3rd from the right, is William May. He was identified by Mrs. Rosella Warren (Jack) of Henderson, NV. The stamp on the back of the photo reads: "Jas. H. Crockwell, travelling photogprapher. Viewing a specialty. Negatives preserved. Duplictes at any time. Alaways address. Salt Lake City, Utah."

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Photograph of Shirley Wengert, circa 1938

Date
1937 to 1939
Description
Young Shirley Wengert posing in front of a fence and house. Here she is estimated to be around three years old.

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Fong, Wing G., 1925-2005

Wing Fong was a distinguished Nevadan, recognized for his philanthropic generosity and business acumen. He was an owner director of Nevada State Bank and a founder of Frontier Fidelity Savings and Loan Association.

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