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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 08, 2004

Date

2004-11-08

Description

Includes meeting minutes and agenda, along with additional information about Code of Conduct.

Text

Ronzone Family Papers

Identifier

MS-00509

Abstract

Ronzone Family Papers (1900-1991) include newspaper clippings, business documents, correspondence, certificates, yearbooks, publications, artifacts, and photographs. The papers document their lives in Nevada, their department store, and Dick Ronzone's involvement in local politics.

Archival Collection

Clinton Wright Photographs

Identifier

PH-00379

Abstract

The Clinton Wright Photographs (1964-2018) contains black-and-white photographic negatives of various sizes, dating from 1964 to 1971. The images document the Black experience in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1960s and 1970s, and capture scenes of everyday life in the historic Black neighborhood known as the Westside, social events such as weddings and parties, and events hosted by local churches. The collection also contains a photograph of Clinton Wright from 2017 when he visited the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Special Collections and Archives, and a memorial program for his wife, Joyce Wright, who passed away in 2018.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Jake Beckley and Ed Von Tobel, Sr. in front of the Ed. Von Tobel Lumber Company, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1925

Date

1905 to 1976

Description

Ed Von Tobel, Sr. and Jake Beckley stand in front of the Von Tobel Lumber Company on South First Street in Las Vegas. Pictured are the office, lumber storage, shed and sales room. Beckley, Ed. Von Tobel Sr.'s business partner is seen standing on a horse-drawn wagon on the left. Behind the wagon are stacked shingles. The lumber company was founded in 1905, shortly after the Las Vegas townsite lot auction, but moved from its original location on South Main Street when that proved to be "too far out of town" for business. The South First Street building was destroyed by fire in 1914. Photograph taken 1905?-1906?

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Photograph of the first public train into Las Vegas from Los Angeles, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 15, 1905

Date

1905-05-15

Description

The image was taken within the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad's rail yard. In the center of the photograph is a large crowd of people who have just arrived. To the left is passenger cars, to the right freight cars, in the background center is the first depot in Las Vegas, a railroad car. Photographer is believed to have been Ed Von Tobel, Sr. The San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad offered a special rate of sixteen dollars to those coming in for the auction of lots within Clark's Las Vegas Townsite. If an individual purchased property, the amount of the ticket would be refunded.

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Poster for "The People Vs. Abraham," Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 2004

Date

2003 to 2005

Archival Collection

Description

The front of a poster for the mock trial "The People Vs. Abraham" put on by Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas, Nevada. The advertising text reads: "Temple Beth Sholom proudly presents "The People Vs. Abraham." One time only. Sunday, March 21st. Opens at 9am. Tickets call 702-804-1333. Be there as masterful attorneys Oscar Goodman and Michael Cherry go before hard nosed Judge Joseph Wapner. A trial with roots at the foundation of Jewish heritage. Hear extraordinary details of passionate father nearly sacrificing his son. Then you, the jury, cast the deciding vote." The signatures of Michael Cherry, Oscar Goodman, and Joseph Wapner are included on the poster as well.

Mixed Content

Male dancer in blue suit with white cravat for Pzazz! 69 at Desert Inn Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada: costume design drawing

Date

1969

Archival Collection

Description

Hand written along the left side of the image: "Jump suit; Jacket to remain open; Double back pleat; Jacket cuff to be open 3- 4 inches." Hand written along the bottom right of the image: "Sketch #51; Dancer; Larry Massey."
Costume Details: Male dancer wearing a blue patterned jump suit with a white cravat.
Show Name: Pzazz! 69
Performance Name: To San Francisco and Love with Music: The Mood- Blue and Beautiful

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