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Cherry, Naomi, 1924-2014

Taken from her obituary on Las Vegas Review Journals' site: "NAOMI CHERRY Naomi Cherry, of Las Vegas, passed away Feb. 21, 2014, after a long and joyful life. She was 89 years of age and a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves behind a devoted family and wonderful friends gathered over a lifetime. Born Dec. 1, 1924, in St. Louis, to parents, Abe and Jenny (nee Pollock) Barg, she was the eldest of five siblings, loved to dance and graduated from Soldan High School.

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Freedman, Jake, 1891-1958

Jake “Jakie” Freedman (1891-1958) was a notorious gambler and oilman from Houston, Texas. He helped establish the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada as investor and gaming director.

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Color aerial view of Las Vegas.

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Arrangement note: Series V. Glass slides

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Color view of the Stardust Auditorium.

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Arrangement note: Series V. Glass slidesSite name: Stardust Resort and Casino

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