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Album for the Americanism and Civic Affairs Committee of the Las Vegas B'nai B'rith Women, 1955

Date

1955

Archival Collection

Description

An album documenting some of the key events and activities that the Americanism and Civic Affairs Committee of the Las Vegas B'nai B'rith Women, Chapter No. 415, participated in during 1955. Created by Mrs. Russell Sherman, the Americanism and Civics Chairman from 1955-1956, the album contains various items including text passages, newspaper clippings, letters, programs, photographs, announcements, and certificates.

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Photograph of Al Freeman and others, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

A black and white photo of Al Freeman, unspecified, and three others at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The man second from the left is holding a loaf of Angelita's Bread.

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Photograph of Merv Griffin receiving a gold plated microphone from Maury Stevens, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Archival Collection

Description

Typed description printed on front: "Presentation to Merv Griffin of a gold plated microphone in his continuing support of Las Vegas television. Presentation made by Maury Stevens for the Local Las Vegas Technicians."

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Photograph of Orson Welles and Maury Stevens reviewing a script, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 1977

Date

1977-09

Archival Collection

Description

Typed description printed on front: "Orson Welles, Maury Stevens reviewing script during taping of Moiseyev Ballet - Caesars Palace, September, 1977."

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Photograph of Alan King Tennis Classic, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Archival Collection

Description

L-R: Bill Cosby, unidentified, Maury Stevens, and Jimmy Connors at the Alan King Tennis Classic held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Photographs of Temple Beth Sholom construction celebration, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1996

Date

1995 to 1997

Description

Photographs from a photo album owned by Sharon Sigesmund Pierce. The photos were taken at an event celebrating Sharon's donation to the construction of a new building in Summerlin for Temple Beth Sholom, circa 1996.

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Photographs of Anti-Defamation League Nevada Region Office events, Las Vegas (Nev.), 2007-2012

Date

2007 to 2012

Description

Speakers and attendees at events held by the Anti-Defamation League Nevada Region Office in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Photograph of John P. Wanderer, 1990s

Date

1990 to 1999

Description

A black and white portrait of John P. Wanderer.

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Desert Inn Country Club family album, Las Vegas (Nev.), November 07, 1981

Date

1981-11-07

Archival Collection

Description

Album celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Desert Inn Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mixed Content

Poster for "The People Vs. Abraham," Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 2004

Date

2003 to 2005

Archival Collection

Description

The front of a poster for the mock trial "The People Vs. Abraham" put on by Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas, Nevada. The advertising text reads: "Temple Beth Sholom proudly presents "The People Vs. Abraham." One time only. Sunday, March 21st. Opens at 9am. Tickets call 702-804-1333. Be there as masterful attorneys Oscar Goodman and Michael Cherry go before hard nosed Judge Joseph Wapner. A trial with roots at the foundation of Jewish heritage. Hear extraordinary details of passionate father nearly sacrificing his son. Then you, the jury, cast the deciding vote." The signatures of Michael Cherry, Oscar Goodman, and Joseph Wapner are included on the poster as well.

Mixed Content