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Photograph of science classroom at Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

A science classroom at the Desert Torah Academy on the Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive.

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Photograph of class in session at the Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

An elementary school classroom at the Desert Torah Academy on the Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive.

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Photograph of class in session at the Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

An elementary school classroom at the Desert Torah Academy on the Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive.

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Kenneth W. Fong oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00593

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kenneth W. Fong conducted by Lois Goodall on February 22, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Fong discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and being the son of two successful and philanthropic community members, Wing and Lilly Fong. Fong also discusses his father starting a grocery store and later in 1955, Fong’s Garden. He then discusses real estate development, Nevada State Bank development, as well as contributing to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Chinatown evolution.

Archival Collection

#69665: Grandissimo. How Jay Sarno Won a Casino Empire. Lost it. And Inspired Modern Las Vegas by David G. Schwartz on April 22, 2014, 2014 April 22

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Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
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Collection Number: PH-00388-05
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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#69269: UNLV Boyd School of Law, Wiener-Rogers Librarian Andrew Martineau poses August 22, 2013 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2013 August 22

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Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
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Collection Number: PH-00388-05
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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William Morris oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01334

Abstract

Oral history interview with William W. Morris conducted by Sam King on February 22, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Morris discusses University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) athletics department. Morris describes UNLV Basketball during the late 1970s and recalls the coaches of the team from 1958 to 1973. Morris then discusses the developments of UNLV Basketball at the time and their progress throughout the years. Later, Morris describes plans to begin construction of the Thomas and Mack Center and gives details of how funds were raised to construct the facility. Morris then talks about the integration of women sports to the athletics department and the success of women sports teams. Lastly, Morris provides his opinions on why Las Vegas, Nevada shouldn’t have a professional sports team.

Archival Collection

Peter F. Perazzo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02772

Abstract

Oral history interview with Peter F. Perazzo conducted by Claytee D. White on July 22, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Perazzo discusses his personal history and moving from Reno, Nevada to Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1940s. Perazzo talks about his Native American ancestry, his career in land surveying, and how construction and land surveying have changed over the years. He then describes designing public and residential buildings in Las Vegas, and at the Nevada Test Site. Later, Perazzo discusses his employment at the United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in 1985 and in 1995 at the Nevada Department of Transportation, where he was involved in many state projects such as the Hoover Dam bypass, Red Rock state road, and freeway widening.

Archival Collection

#70287: UNLV seismology display as seen after the Caliente/Alamo Nevada centered earthquake May 22, 2015 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas., 2015 May 22

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File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00388-05
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component