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Maichle Family Films

Identifier

MS-01189

Abstract

The Maichle Family Films (approximately 1950-1959) consist of eight 8mm films made by Elizabeth and Robert E. Maichle during their life living in Southern Nevada. The films depict life at the Maichle ranch near the intersection of South Pearl Street and Tropicana Avenue, where they raised their son, Robert W. Maichle. The films also depict trips to Death Valley, Lake Mead, and parts of northern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Patchin Pictures Videotapes

Identifier

MS-01191

Abstract

Video production work created by Steven Patchin for clients like the Clark County Parks and Recreation Department and the Southern Nevada Jazz Society. Videos include content of Jazz musician interviews, various parks activities, Las Vegas history, and work on the Clark County Wetlands Park.

Archival Collection

Peter C. Bernhard Papers

Identifier

MS-01190

Abstract

The Peter C. Bernhard Papers (1959-2013) contain programs and clippings related to youth sports in Southern Nevada. Materials include Bernhard's personal writings in the Las Vegas, Nevada Western High School newspaper, notebooks with clippings and annotations about the articles, athletic brochures, and Hyde Park Jr. High publications.

Archival Collection

International Center for Responsible Gaming Records [UNPROCESSED]

Identifier

MS-01193

Abstract

This collection is unprocessed. The International Center for Responsible Gaming Records [UNPROCESSED] (approximately 1995-2023) mostly consist of the organization's grant files. The records also include conference programs, promotional material, photographs, and educational videotapes produced by the organization.

Archival Collection

James "Dee" Donithan Collection of Nevada Test Site Photographs

Identifier

PH-00366

Abstract

The James "Dee" Donithan Collection of Nevada Test Site Photographs (approximately 1970-1999) consist of 8x10 photographs depicting flowers, landscapes, wildlife, workers, work sites, and testing equipment at the Nevada Test Site. The photographs were printed by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Mercury, Nevada, and collected into a binder by James "Dee" Donithan.

Archival Collection

D. C. Frazer Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00391

Abstract

The D. C. Frazer Photograph Collection (approximately 1970-1979) consists of six black-and-white photographs of various Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad workers, engine cars, and the repair shop located in Ludlow, California from approximately the 1910s through the 1930s. All photographs are reproductions.

Archival Collection

Norma Cooper Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00392

Abstract

The Norma Cooper Photograph Collection (approximately 1945-1955) consists of two black-and-white photographs. The first image shows an exterior view of the Ramona Room at Hotel Last Frontier, with four women sitting in chairs on the terrace. The second image is of Deanna Durbin and Felix Jackson's 1945 wedding at Little Church of the West.

Archival Collection

Rosenda Gomez oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03926

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rosenda Gomez conducted by Stefani Evans on July 24, 2024 for Reflections: the Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Gomez describes her childhood and youth in General Luna, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. She shares about her family's financial struggles, becoming pen pals and eventually marrying an older American man, moving to Texas, and having a daughter. Desparate to leave an abusive marriage, she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1993 and worked at the El Cortez making change. After working in a number of casinos, including Imperial Palace, Stratosphere, and Sunset Station, she returned to El Cortez in 1998. Gomez describes how she later became more involved in the Culinary Workers Union (Local 226). In this interview, Gomez describes the physical work of cocktail service; the duties of shop steward and the benefits of Union membership. She recalls San Tomas celebrations in her town and annual Philippines Independence Day celebrations at home; her favorite Filipino foods, and Spring Mountain Road as it was when she arrived in 1993. She also recalls anecdotes of Jackie Gaughan, owner of the El Cortez. Digital audio available; no transcript available.

Archival Collection

George Durkin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03927

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Durkin conducted by Claytee D. White on July 26, 2024 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Durkin describes his childhood in Schenectady, New York, where he first became interested in music. After college, Durkin enrolled in a master's program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and worked at Strip locations behind some of the great entertainers in the industry. While at UNLV, he studied with composer, arranger, and musician Don Hannah, and became a life-long friend of his son, Paul Hannah. Durkin explains that while he currently works in real estate, he still plays in shows when possible and is a regular percussionist for the Las Vegas Philharmonic. Over the years, Durkin played for many entertainers in Las Vegas, including Robert Goulet, Dorothy Hamill, Julio Iglesias, Dionne Warwick, Liberace, Joan Rivers, Sammy Davis, George Burns, and many more. Digital audio available; no transcript available.

Archival Collection

George W. Arnold Letter

Identifier

MS-00037

Abstract

The George W. Arnold Letter is dated to 1870 and contains a handwritten letter from Arnold to his uncle Gideon. The letter is a brief account of Arnold's life as a miner in Pioche, Nevada. The collection also contains a typed transcript of the letter's content.

Archival Collection