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Las Vegas, Nevada Women's March Memorabilia

Identifier

MS-01064

Abstract

The Las Vegas, Nevada Women's March Memorabilia contains various types of memorabilia from the Women's March held in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 20, 2018. Materials include a march volunteer badge, "Power to the Polls" posters, buttons, bandana, and business cards as well as a Human Rights Campaign flag.

Archival Collection

Golden Agila Lions Club Records

Identifier

MS-01053

Abstract

The Golden Agila Lions Club Records (1996-2019) contain organizational and membership files for the Golden Agila Lions Club, a Filipino-American civic organization based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection includes information about chartering the organization as an official club and includes membership lists, newsletters, and records that document the Golden Agila Lions service and social activities. The collection includes newspaper clippings documenting the Golden Agila Lions Club and the Filipino community from various Las Vegas-based Filipino and Asian-American newspapers. Two issues of Today's Filipino Magazine from 2018 and 2019 are also included in this collection.

Archival Collection

Patricia Iannuzzi oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-03407

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Patricia Iannuzzi conducted by Claytee D. White on March 6, 2018 and November 30, 2022 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In the first interview, Iannuzzi discusses her early interest in library sciences. She talks about her educational experience and becoming a reference librarian. Iannuzzi describes the development of resource repositories, education reform, and the evolution of the internet. Iannuzzi recalls the first online databases, electronic resources, and improving undergraduate education. Lastly, Iannuzzi discusses her employment at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the importance of information literacy. In the second interview, Iannuzzi discusses accomplishments from her time as Dean of UNLV University Libraries, particularly her role in the creation of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.

Archival Collection

Judith Harriman and Mary Laub oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03283

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judith Harriman and Mary Laub conducted by Stefani Evans on October 31, 2017 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Harriman and Laub discuss their early life and early interest in service organizations. They talk about the establishment of the Assistance League of Las Vegas (ALLV), organizing fundraisers, and philanthropic projects they were involved in. Harriman and Laub describe how ALLV has worked with school children in Las Vegas, the formation of Assiteens Auxiliary, and the formation of Desert Sage Auxiliary.

Archival Collection

Valma Alvarez von Holt oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03390

Abstract

Oral history interview with Valma Alvarez von Holt conducted by Claytee D. White on February 06, 2018 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, von Holt discusses her early life and arriving to Pahrump, Nevada in 1994. She talks about her interest in amateur radio, raising horses, and purchasing forty acres of land. Von Holt recalls building a farm and her involvement in launching a local women’s group. Lastly, von Holt discusses the role women had during World War II and radio broadcasting during that time.

Archival Collection

Kathrine McKee oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02820

Abstract

Oral history interview with Katherine McKee conducted by Claytee D. White on September 3, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In her interview McKee discusses her career dancing at the Mint, The Silver Slipper's Minsky's Burlesque, and the Dune's Viva Les Girls. She also discusses her performances on the road with Les Girls Montreal road show as well and her experience as Sammy Davis' "road wife."

Archival Collection

Kevin Brady oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02821

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kevin Brady conducted by David Schwartz on September 07, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. Brady discusses his experience in negotiating with vendors for new slot games on the floor, what makes a good slot manager, and the changes in technology since he first started in the slot industry. He also describes his personal gambling and his own advice to young people who might want to go into slot operations.

Archival Collection

Charlene Herst oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02822

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charlene Herst conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 09, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Herst discusses arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1954 and becoming a volunteer mom who later graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She also discusses her thirteen year career in the Nevada state government and the implementation of the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act in 2006.

Archival Collection

Judy and John L. Goolsby oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02823

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judy and John L. Goolsby conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on September 08, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. John discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with Summa Corporation in 1980 to manage the portfolio of Nevada properties owned by the Howard Hughes estate. He also describes developing the master-planned community of Summerlin, and his responsibility being president of Howard Hughes Corporation from 1988 to 1998. Judy discusses volunteering with and being president of Assistance League of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Paul Senzaki, Alan Hess, and Charlie White III roundtable interview

Identifier

OH-02824

Abstract

Roundtable interview with Paul Senzaki, Alan Hess, and Charlie White III conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on September 09, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Senzaki and White III discuss their separate work on the development of many Las Vegas, Nevada Strip hotels and casinos. Hess talks about his expertise on Las Vegas architecture.

Archival Collection