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Fong, Wing G., 1925-2005
Wing Fong was a distinguished Nevadan, recognized for his philanthropic generosity and business acumen. He was an owner director of Nevada State Bank and a founder of Frontier Fidelity Savings and Loan Association.
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Mr. Mariger, Ralph, and Mrs. Mariger standing in front of desert landscape (identified from left to right): photographic rint
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Lilly Fong Papers
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The Lilly Fong Papers are comprised of the professional and personal papers of Lilly Fong, the first woman and first Asian-American member of the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN), now known as the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents. The papers date from 1964 to 1992 and document Fong's community activities in various Las Vegas and Southern Nevada organizations in addition to her work on the UCCSN Board of Regents. Materials include correspondence, meeting minutes, letters, and press releases from various organizations, including the Board of Regents, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), the American Association of University Women (AAUW), and the First Presbyterian Church in Las Vegas.
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