Collection is comprised primarily of files from approximately the early 1980s to 2017 detailing Joshua Abbey's theater and film career; his involvement with environmental efforts in Southern Nevada such as the Citizens Against Nuclear Waste in Nevada (CANWIN); and his involvement with the Jewish community in Las Vegas, including the Jewish Film Festival, the Jewish Federation, Temple Beth Sholom, and other organizations. The collection also includes information about the Jewish Community Center from the 1950s and a file on the film production of
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Oral history interview with Joshua Abbey conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 06, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Joshua Abbey discusses his acting career, starting the Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival, being the founder of CineVegas Film Festival, his non-profit work, and being a part of the Nevada Arts Council.
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Various portraits of Joshua Abbey. 4x5 negatives.
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Filmmaker Joshua Abbey, founder and director of the Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival, is the son of artist Rita Deanin Abbey and author Edward Abbey.
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Photo (L-R) Aaron Abbey, Rita Deanin Abbey, Joshua Abbey. CV 2000. Misc news articles, certificates, fliers about Josh.
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