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Article, The Jewish Community of Las Vegas by Jerry Countess, September 1987

Date

1987-09

Archival Collection

Description

In this essay, Jerry Countess provides narrative context for a demographic study of the Jewish population in Las Vegas, and addresses the services and community needs revealed by the study and the growing Jewish population.

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Portrait photograph of Miriam "Mimi" Katz, 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

Head and shoulders portrait of Miriam Katz.

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Photograph of Miriam "Mimi" Katz with Lorene Tinne, Reunion Dinner, October 14, 2012

Date

2012-10-14

Archival Collection

Description

Full-length photograph of Miriam "Mimi" Katz (left) with Lorene Tinne at a reunion.

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Essay or speech transcript by George Katz on the history of Temple Beth Sholom, 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

Essay or speech transcript about the beginning of Temple Beth Sholom and the contributions of the temple presidents.

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League of Women Voters records and newspaper clippings, 1977-1981

Date

1977 to 1981

Archival Collection

Description

The press releases and ephemera from the League of Women Voters provide details about meetings and officer installations for the Las Vegas chapter.

Text

Photograph of Paul S. Goldman, circa 1980

Date

1979 to 1981

Description

Portrait of District Court Judge Paul S. Goldman.

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Photograph of North Las Vegas golf course, northwest direction, circa 1965

Date

1965 (year approximate)

Description

North Las Vegas golf course with Parks and Recreation Building and city water tanks.

Transcribed Notes: Notes from photo sleeve: "North Las Vegas Golf Course (Par 3) with Parks and Recreation Building and city water storage tanks"; Notes on back: "NLV Par 3 Golf Course with P & R Bldg. and city water storage tanks."

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Photograph of North Las Vegas golf course, westward direction, circa 1965

Date

1965 (year approximate)

Description

North Las Vegas golf course with Parks and Recreation Building and city water tanks.

Transcribed Notes: Notes from photo sleeve: "North Las Vegas Golf Course (Par 3) with Parks and Recreation Building and city water storage tanks"; Notes on back: "NLV Par 3 Golf Course with P & R Bldg. and city water storage tanks."

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Photograph of water running high in flood channel and North Las Vegas Boulevard flood channel

Date

1970 (year approximate)

Description

Flood channel with water running high under North Las Vegas Boulevard. Signs on front for 91 and 93 freeways

Transcribed Notes: Notes from photo sleeve: "Las Vegas Boulevard North and North Las Vegas flood channel, ca. 1970s." Notes on back: "Las Vegas Blvd North and NLV flood channel."

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Aerial photograph of North Las Vegas flood control channel under I-15 and Civic Center Drive, June 5, 1973

Date

1973-06-05

Description

Flood control channel crossing I-15 and Civic Center Drive, Bullock's Feed and Tack store nearby.

Transcribed Notes: Notes from photo sleeve: "Aerial photo: Looking southeast. North Las Vegas flood control channel crosses I-15 and Civic Center Drive with Bulloch's Feed and Tack store next to channel. June 5, 1973." Stamped on back: "CNLV Engineering Dept." Notes on back: "Looking SE NLV Flood Control channel crosses I-15 and Civic Center Drive with Bullocks Feed and Tack store next to channel"

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