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Moran, Joan, 1943-
Joan Snyder (1943- ) was the co-founder of the Meadows Playhouse, Nevada's first professional year-round theater. She served as the artistic director from 1977 to 1982, and received a Governor's award for outstanding contribution to theater in Nevada. Snyder also served as an acting instructor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 1967 to 1976. She currently splits her time between Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California, working as a keynote speaker, retreat leader, and yoga and meditation instructor, under the name Joan Frances Moran.
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Michael Loewy, Robert Gentry, and Reverend Rusty Carlson at the Metropolitan Community Church Gay Pride religious service held at Continental Hotel and Casino, 4100 South Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic slide, 1984 June 03
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Collection Name: Christie Young Papers
Box/Folder: Box 02
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Michael Loewy, Robert Gentry, and Diane at the Metropolitan Community Church Gay Pride religious service held at Continental Hotel and Casino, 4100 South Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic slide, 1984 June 03
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Collection Name: Christie Young Papers
Box/Folder: Box 02
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Hillel Jewish Student Center at UNLV
Hillel at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was founded in 1976 by Roberta Sabbath. Jewish Federation director Jerry Countess encouraged Sabbath to start a Hillel group and provided funding of $3,000 for the first year. Hillel is a national organization that engages Jewish students on university campuses and encourages them to stay involved in Judaism. It provides activities, a way for Jewish students to network, and an on-campus Jewish community. Hillel's programming includes social and holiday events, educational speakers, and Shabbat services and dinners.
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