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Maxim Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Westward Ho Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Harter, Carol C., 1941-2023
Carol Harter and her husband of 46 years started their married lives by running away from college in their sophomore year. They spent the 1960's working toward their degrees. Harter earned her bachelor's in 1964 and her master's in 1967. Dr. Harter completed her PhD in 1970, and because her husband wanted to work on his doctorate, they moved to Athens, Ohio. She taught at Ohio University while he completed his courses. They lived, worked, and raised their children there for 19 years.
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Schwartz, David G., 1973-
David G. Schwartz is a gaming historian and the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at UNLV. He is also a professor and author, having authored a number of history books on gaming. He was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and earned his bachelor's degree at University of Pennsylvania. After that, he went to UCLA for his Ph.D. in US History. He currently lives in Henderson, Nevada.
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Schwartz, David G. “David G. Schwartz,” December 17, 2020. https://dgschwartz.com/.
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Tarkanian, Jerry
Obituary from UNLV News Center:
Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Jerry Tarkanian Dies
LAS VEGAS - Legendary basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian, who took the Runnin’ Rebels to four Final Fours and brought home the national championship in 1990, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, in Las Vegas. He was 84.
A campus memorial event is being planned. Details will be announced soon.
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