Dr. Neal J. Smatresk was appointed president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Aug. 6, 2009. Under his direction, UNLV has hit a number of milestones and academic achievements, positioning the university as a leader in the dynamic Intermountain West.
Elmer “Al” Bramlet (1917-1977) was a prominent union leader in Las Vegas, Nevada during the middle of the 20th century. As the union leader of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, Bramlet made significant contributions to the union and its members. However, Bramlet also amassed various enemies during his time as union leader, which led to his early death in 1977 at the hands of Thomas Hanley.
Black and white negative of James "Stump" Cross, Nate Schlaifer, Harold "Stumpy" Cromer, and Rosita Davis at the Moulin Rouge, dated July 30, 1955. Cross and Cromer performed as the comedy team Stump and Stumpy.
Black and white negative of Rosita Davis with James "Stump" Cross and Harold "Stumpy" Cromer of comedy team Stump and Stumpy at the Moulin Rouge, dated July 30, 1955.