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Kaufman, Jerry, 1935-2015
Jack Kaufman (September 3, 1935-August 2, 2015) was a Las Vegas lawyer and judge. Kaufman was born in Cleveland September 3, 1935. He graduated from the University of Arizona where he earned his Bachelors in engineering. He also attended Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah where he received his Masters in business. Kaufman completed his education at the California Western School of law where he was awarded with a Juris Doctorate. Kaufman moved to Las Vegas in 1965 as a government lawyer for the Nevada Test Site.
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Clement, Grace Iola, 1908-1989
Founding member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Francisco Garces Chapter in Nevada, Grace Clement served as Regent and Chaplain of the Nevada Society. Born in 1908 in Wyoming, Clement moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1940s. She was active in various organizations including the Friends of the Museum, where she served on the Board of Directors. Grace Clement passed away in 1989.
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Grant, Arthur George, 1924-2012
Arthur George Grant, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada since 1951, was involved in gaming businesses and real estate. Grant was part owner of the Nevada Club, established Honest John’s Casino, and was owner of Western Avenue Business Properties.
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Ruchman, Penelope
Penelope "Pennie" Ruchman is a long-time gaming and casino professional who graduated from in 1977 from Oberlin College's Creative Writing and American Literature honors program. Following graduation, Ruchman moved to New York City, New York to work as a photographer where she apprenticed for Irving Penn and Arnold Newman before embarking on a career of creating her own artwork, holding one-woman exhibitions throughout the country.
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