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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.

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Photographic postcard of Badwater Basin, Death Valley (Calif.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Badwater basin in Death Valley. The top sign in the photograph reads, "Bad water-279.6 feet below sea level, lowest point in Western Hemisphere." Stamped on the back of the photograph is, "Natural Color Card from Kodachrome. A Mike Roberts color production. Berkley California. Desert Supply Company, Las Vegas, Nevada."

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Photograph of Death Valley (Calif.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Scenic view of Death Valley. The back of the photograph/postcard reads, "167- Death Valley from Dante's View in the Black Mountains of Southern California. Bad water in the flat lands of Death Valley can be seen from Dante's view in the Black Mountains of Southern California" and "Color Card Kodachrome reproduction by Mike Roberts Studios. Berkley 4, California."

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Photograph of a groundbreaking ceremony, Las Vegas (Nev.), June 5, 1963

Date

1963-06-05

Description

Groundbreaking ceremony for a buildings designed most likely by Harry H. Whiteley. The two individuals holding shovels are Pat Boone (left), and Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer (right).

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Photograph of Las Vegas Convalescent Center and manuscript description, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Convalescent Center, operated by the United Convalescent Hospital, with a manuscript describing the opening ceremony. Street Address: 2832 Maryland Parkway

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Photograph of a sculpture at the Hoover Dam, 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Close up photograph of a sculpture at Hoover Dam. There are rocks and boulders in the background. This photograph was taken sometime between 1950-1969.

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