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Sadovich, Maryellen Vallier
Maryellen Vallier Sadovich (1926-2011) was a journalist and charter member of the Southern Nevada Historical Society. She was the Society's research secretary from 1964 to 1969 and was instrumental in uncovering the historical significance of the Spring Mountain Ranch, which led to the establishment of the Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. She wrote two books about Southern Nevada: Guide to Southern Nevada (1976) andThe Mysterious Valley Caliente, Nevada (2000). In addition, she also co-authored several other books about early Nevada.
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Fuller, Harvey
Harvey J. Fuller (1919-2004) was raised in Southern California, attending college before joining the army air corp during World War II. After the war, he joined the Los Angeles police department, serving from 1946 until 1977. An inveterate collector, Fuller took up collecting gaming tokens after seeing a display at Harvey's Resort Hotel in the late 1960s.
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Boyd, William Walter, 1906-1997
William W. Boyd was born in McNeil, Arkansas on January 27th, 1906. McNeil went to school until the 10th grade and then went to work in the oil fields of Arkansas. Boyd moved to Nevada in 1945. Boyd worked as a professional poker player and managed the poker room of the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino.
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Brandise, Eugene L., 1913-2003
Eugene Brandise was born in Denver, Colorado on January 14, 1913. He relocated to Nevada in January of 1956. He was a construction worker and eventually owned his own construction company. Brandise passed away in 2013.
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Andress, Clyde, 1925-2021
Clyde Gail Andress arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the early 1930s and, except for relocations due to military service in World War Two, remained an active citizen of Las Vegas until retiring to Nelson, Nevada, in 1987. Hiss careers spanned a number of occupations, from car dealerships to construction work.
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Lurie, Art (1918 April 01-2014 July 18)
Arthur C. Lurie (1918-2014) was a Las Vegas, Nevada businessman and boxing judge. Born in Los Angeles, California on April 1, 1918, Lurie served in the Navy during World War II and moved to Las Vegas in 1954. In Las Vegas he owned a bar called Art's Place and was a co-owner of Wonder World Liquors. He was also a founding member and vice president of Temple Beth Sholom. Lurie was best known for his career in boxing; he judged over forty title fights and served on the Nevada Boxing Commission under four different governors.
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