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Douglas Reynolds oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01557

Abstract

Oral history interview with Douglas Reynolds conducted by Dr. David Emerson on June 16, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Reynolds discusses joining the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ engineering faculty in 1983 and writing a report that led to the founding of the engineering college. He also talks about the report’s accreditation with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Archival Collection

An Interview with Todd Jones

Identifier

OH-00974

Abstract

Oral history interview with Todd Jones conducted by Claytee White on January 07, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park neighborhood Oral History Project. Jones discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1991 to become a professor of philosophy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and buying a home in the John S. Park Neighborhood.

Archival Collection

M. Dean Dupalo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00504

Abstract

Oral history interview with Martin Dean Dupalo conducted by Claytee D. White on October 24, 2005 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Dupalo discusses living in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1970s, attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), serving as an intelligence officer in the Air Force, and teaching at UNLV.

Archival Collection

Lucille "Seely" Cragin Papers

Identifier

MS-00233

Abstract

The Lucille "Seely" Cragin Papers contain materials documenting the public relations activities of Cragin and her husband, former Las Vegas Mayor Ernie W. Cragin. The collection dates from 1926 to 1957 and is comprised of newspaper clippings, correspondence, memorabilia, and photographs. The majority of this collection focuses on the christening of the cargo ship the S.S. Las Vegas Victory, which she helped sponsor. This material was formerly known as the Mrs. E. W. Cragin Papers.

Archival Collection

Donald Aikin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00012

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donald Aikin conducted by Patrick Carlton on April 9, 2007 for the Las Vegas Rotary Club Oral History Project. In this interview, Aikin reflects upon his experiences working with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, his accounting career with various casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada, and his involvement with the Las Vegas Rotary Club from the 1970s through the 1990s.

Archival Collection

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inter-Mountain Cluster conference fliers

Date

2000-10-21
2000-12-09

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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Nevada Desert Experience Records

Identifier

MS-00524

Abstract

The Nevada Desert Experience Records (1951-2009) are comprised of files from the anti-nuclear organization, the Nevada Desert Experience (NDE), as well as its predecessor, the Sagebrush Alliance, and those of earlier unincorporated protests at the Nevada Test Site (NTS). Materials include board of directors meeting minutes, financial records, scrapbooks, personnel records, event speeches, correspondence, newspaper clippings, cartoons and other artwork, newsletters, brochures, fliers, research files on nuclear issues and other anti-nuclear organizations, and congressional testimony. The records also contain audiovisual materials, photographic prints and slides, screenplays, manuscripts, and newspapers related to the NDE's media efforts.

Archival Collection

Antonio Morelli Papers

Identifier

MS-00558

Abstract

The Antonio Morelli Papers (approximately 1910-1989) consist of photographic prints and slides, scrapbooks, concert programs, correspondence, and audio recordings that chronicle the professional and personal life of longtime Sands Hotel and Casino orchestra conductor Antonio Morelli and his wife Helen. The collection also documents Morelli’s efforts to provide classical music concerts for the Las Vegas, Nevada community and his involvement with the Guardian Angel Church on the Las Vegas Strip. Included in the collection are reel-to-reel tapes and digital files of musical performances conducted by Morelli.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Margarita Rivero with her children, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1926

Date

1926

Description

Children and mother sitting at the base of a tree. "Pictured L-R: Gloria Rivero, Cousin; Raymond (in back of Gloria); their dog "Salt Lake" (followed Alicia everywhere); Robert Rivero; Celia Rivero; Margarita Rivero, Mother. Site of Mint Hotel." The Mint Hotel and Casino opened in 1957, and was located at 100 Fremont Street. In 1988, The Mint was sold and became part of Binion's Horseshoe.

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Margot Mink Colbert oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02182

Abstract

Oral history interview with Margot Mink Colbert conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 11, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Colbert discusses her Jewish heritage and her background in ballet dancing. She also talks about “Transitions Trilogy,” her original story of Jewish immigration into New York and Jewish contributions to mainstream media, all expressed through dance.

Archival Collection