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Kelepecz, Dolly

Dolly Kelepecz was born January 22, 1956 in Covina, California. She traveled with the Los Angeles Ballet Society as a young dancer and eventually her career opportunities would allow her traverse the globe as a dancer and a circus entertainer. Kelepecz was hired as a dancer in the Bluebells at 19-years-old. She proceeded to become a Las Vegas showgirl, crossed paths with Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, worked with Fluff LeCoque, and became a dancer in Stardust Hotel and Casino’s Lido show.

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Alvarez, Paco, 1974-

Las Vegas native Brian ‘Paco’ Álvarez is an anthropologist, entrepreneur and thought leader in the arts. He holds a master’s degree in Urban Leadership from the School of Public Policy and Leadership at the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs at UNLV and a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. Paco is the founder of two-start-ups, Psionic Art Works and Fabulous Story Tours. His passion for art and culture has been the driving force behind his career, but most importantly realizes that his passion is what drives a dynamic economy.

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The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada

Corporate Body Alternate Name

Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada
The Center

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Stella Champo Iaconis Papers

Identifier

MS-00122

Archival Collection

Floth, Ron, 1962-

Ron Floth is the Bicycle and Community Outreach Coordinator for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). He began working at the RTC in 2007. Floth works to encourage Clark County residents to participate in alternative modes of transportation and coordinates the RTC Bike Share program.

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Ron Floth oral history interview, 2017 Septemebr 07. OH-03239. Oral History Research Center, Special Collections and Archives, University

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Salton, Charles, 1922-2004

Charles Salton was born June 19, 1922 in Morristown, New Jersey to Rebecca and Al Salton. The family moved to Huntington Beach, California for two years before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1929. Salton was very active in the Southern Nevada Jewish community. He held careers as an engineer draftsman, insurance agent, and a real estate broker. He was also an income tax enrollment agent and one of the original members of Temple Beth Shalom. Salton passed away April 11, 2004.

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