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Suzie Chenin oral history interview
Oral history interview with Suzie Chenin conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 29, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Chenin discusses her father, one of the first Jewish dentists in Las Vegas, Nevada, and moving there when he was stationed at the Nellis Air Force Base. Chenin also talks about her career as a real estate agent and selling advertising for the Las Vegas Sun newspaper.
Archival Collection
Paul May Papers
The Paul May Papers (1963-1984) contain correspondence, reports and minutes from the Nevada Legislature, campaign materials, and invitations to various events.
Archival Collection
Joel Mur Papers on Red Rock Canyon
The Joel Mur Collection of Red Rock Canyon (1980-1984) contains newspaper clippings, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) newletters and press releases, magazines, and correspondence relating to Red Rock Canyon Recreation Area. Joel Mur was the Interpretive Specialist for Red Rock Canyon Recreation Lands (BLM) at the time of donation.
Archival Collection
Robert "Bob" Price Political Papers
This collection is comprised of the legislative papers of Nevada assemblyman Robert "Bob" Price from 1959 to 1988. The majority of the material concerns a legislative subcommittee appointed to investigate the pricing of automobile and housing insurance policies in Nevada. Documents include newspaper clippings, correspondence, minutes, testimony, press releases, and reports. Also included are legislative documents that relate to tax regulations, gaming regulations, and the Nevada Gaming Commission.
Archival Collection
Ulvis Alberts Postcard Collection
The Ulvis Alberts Postcard Collection consists of postcards created from photographs taken by Ulvis Alberts between 1968 and 1981. Images depict scenes from the World Series of Poker at Binion's Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as images of various celebrities, actors, and professional musicians. Several of the postcards are autographed by Alberts.
Archival Collection
American Society of Landscape Architects Nevada Chapter Photographs
The American Society of Landscape Architects Nevada Chapter Photographs (2000-2001) consist of color photographic prints which depict chapter members and leaders at events, including the Pink Flamingo Awards Banquet at the Flamingo Hilton and a lecture series at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Architecture. Other images document strategic planning committee meetings.
Archival Collection
Bramlet, Al, 1917-1977
Elmer “Al” Bramlet (1917-1977) was a prominent union leader in Las Vegas, Nevada during the middle of the 20th century. As the union leader of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, Bramlet made significant contributions to the union and its members. However, Bramlet also amassed various enemies during his time as union leader, which led to his early death in 1977 at the hands of Thomas Hanley.
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Rocha, Fernando, 1994-
Coming from Durango and Tijuana, Mexico, Fernando Rocha’s parents met in Los Angeles in the mid-90s. Working in the sheet metal industry, his father’s career would take them to Las Vegas during the boom of the early 2000s to the slot machine industry where they would establish their family in Sunrise Manor. Little did he know that his son would later become a corporate banker working alongside the same industry with Wells Fargo.
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