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Library at Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph, 2016 September 22
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Jewish Community of Southern Nevada
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Library at Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph, 2016 September 22
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Jewish Community of Southern Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A
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Film transparency of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin on their opening night at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, January 22, 1964
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Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra on opening night of their show at the Sands Hotel on January 22, 1964.
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Film transparency of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra on their opening night at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, January 22, 1964
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Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra on opening night of their show at the Sands Hotel on January 22, 1964.
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Speech before the American Municipal Association, Stardust Hotel, Las Vegas, 1960 July 22
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01 (Speeches)
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Jose Alvarez oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Jose Alvarez conducted by Kendall Worthington, Chava Haron, Dr. Norma Lisa Flores, and Claytee D. White on November 28, 2018 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Jose Alvarez talks about his early life in Buenos Aires, Argentina, sharing what it was like growing up there. He shares his family history as well as his immigration to the United States. He first moved to New York City, New York, working as a dishwasher and/or busboy in New York City restaurants and resorts in the Catskills. In 1968, Alvarez moved to Las Vegas, Nevada when he got a job at the Landmark Hotel. He shares his experiences working in the hospitality industry for 22 years. Alvarez also discusses playing and watching soccer.
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Maxine and Jack Cason oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Maxine and Jack Cason conducted by Claytee D. White and Stefani Evans on September 22, 1016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Jack discusses his early life in Oklahoma and arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1950. He recalls the formation of Saveway Super Service, Philips 66 service stations, the competition in the fuel industry, and the opening of the first Rebel service station. Jack talks about fuel terminals, fuel bulk plants, and becoming one of the largest fuel providers in southern Nevada. Later, Maxine and Jack talk about supporting local sports organizations. Lastly, Jack discusses his involvement in the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Athletics Department, and being inducted into the UNLV Sports Hall of Fame.
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