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Helen Naugle oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03592

Abstract

Oral history interview with Helen Naugle conducted by Irene Rostine on October 31, 1996 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. Naugle opens her interview by discussing moving to Las Vegas, Nevada after she visited the city on a family vacation. She then talks about attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in order to obtain her real estate license. Naugle describes opening her own real estate office, the types of properties she brokered, and her participation in the Las Vegas Board of Realtors. She ends her interview by discussing her international business work and vacations.

Archival Collection

Archie C. Grant Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00016

Abstract

The Archie C. Grant Photograph Collection (1914-1968) contains black-and-white photographs of Nevada politician Archie C. Grant. The materials include photographs of Grant with the Las Vegas Housing Authority at groundbreaking ceremonies, the University of Nevada Board of Regents, and with other Nevada politicians. Materials also contain early photographs of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, including the dedication of Maude Frazier Hall.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Sun Photographs

Identifier

PH-00051

Abstract

The Las Vegas Sun Photographs depict significant events in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1948 to 1989 that were covered by the newspaper. The photographs partially document the gubernatorial, senatorial, mid-term, and local elections in Nevada in 1982. The photographs also include protests by African Americans for better wages and renters for fair housing practices, McCarran Airport, protests against the Nevada Test Site, the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas, hotels and casinos, political events, parades, dedications of buildings, and aerial photographs of the city. The photographs also depict politicians during campaign events and fundraisers, including President Ronald Reagan; U.S. Senators Howard Cannon, Pat McCarran, Chic Hecht, Paul Laxalt, and Harry Reid; Nevada governors Mike O'Callaghan and Robert List; and Lieutenant Governor Bob Cashell.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00062

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Photograph Collection (approximately 1900-2004) depicts the development of the university and the city of Las Vegas. The collection includes images of campus buildings, student activities, sports teams, past university presidents, and Las Vegas in the early twentieth century. Early images depicting the surrounding area are included in this collection as well.

Archival Collection

Rhonda Mushkin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03502

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rhonda Mushkin conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 23, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Mushkin discusses her upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about her parents’ move to Las Vegas in the early 1950s, being original members of Temple Beth Sholom Las Vegas, and their retail clothing store businesses. Mushkin remembers attending Hebrew school, graduating from Clark High School, and going to Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California. Later, Mushkin discusses her work as a divorce lawyer in Las Vegas, and being a founder for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) women's golf team. Lastly, Mushkin talks about the impact that Steve Wynn had on the growth of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Public Safety and Campus Police Records

Identifier

UA-00042

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Public Safety and Campus Police Records (1968-1969, 2002-2006) consists of annual campus safety reports and documentation regarding community relations with local Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Nevada Southern Police (now University Police Services). It also contains documentation about the law enforcement program on campus.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Records

Identifier

UA-00045

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Performing Arts Center Records (approximately 1976-1995) contain materials from various events organized by the Performing Arts Center in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, such as the Charles Vanda Master Series and the Las Vegas Chamber Players program. Materials include event programs, promotional fliers, and informational brochures.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law Records

Identifier

UA-00048

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) William S. Boyd School of Law Records (approximately 1968-2002) contains materials that document the history of the Boyd School of Law at UNLV. Materials include external school studies performed for UNLV, law school formation committees, proposals, and William S. Boyd building dedication ceremony documents.

Archival Collection

William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Records

Identifier

UA-00034

Abstract

The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Records (1970-2016) contain documents pertaining to the College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Materials include student projects, manuscript drafts by Jerome (Jerry) Vallen, brochures and promotional material, newsletters, and magazines. Also included are photographs of casino and hospitality industry workers and hospitality related events. Also included are publicity photographs of entertainers as well as models and showgirls in beauty pageants and at casinos. It is presumed that these photographs werey used for creating Premier: The Magazine of the UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Sciences Records

Identifier

UA-00114

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) College of Sciences Records (approximately 1968-2002) contain assorted records from the mathematical sciences, biology, chemistry, geoscience, and physics departments. The collection contains faculty and staff directories, memoranda, faculty meeting minutes, bulletins, and faculty retreat documents.

Archival Collection