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Jean Olen Papers

Identifier

MS-01052

Abstract

The Jean Olen Papers (1994-2008) document Olen's career as a taxicab driver in Las Vegas, Nevada. Materials include Olen's personal taxicab driver's permit, medical examiner certificate, and other placards found in taxicabs regarding common questions, such as tipping, no smoking, and airport fees. Also included are newspaper clippings about taxicab drivers in Las Vegas, Nevada and four issues of Trip Sheet, a local magazine for taxicab, limousine, trolley, and shuttle drivers, which features letters to the editor written by Olen.

Archival Collection

Carole Fisher oral history interview: transcript

Date

2016-12-14

Description

Oral history interview with Carole Fisher conducted by Barbara Tabach on December 14, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Fisher discusses her family background and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1979. Fisher talks about Nathan Adelson Hospice, programs that they provide for the Las Vegas senior community, and the increase of hospices in Las Vegas. She describes how Nathan Adelson Hospice is able to provide care for uninsured people, fundraising events they organize, and how their hospice differs from traditional hospital care. Lastly, Fisher discusses the significance of death in the Jewish religion.

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Architectural drawing of MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), headliner theatre elevations, September 11, 1972

Date

1972-09-11

Description

Elevatsions of the MGM Grand Hotel headliner theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1972. Includes revisions and key plan. Also drawn by J. T. B. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; C. L. Leviste, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1973-05-14

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Architectural drawing of MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), stars and all other dressing rooms, September 11, 1972

Date

1972-09-11

Description

Elevations, sections, and interior design details for the MGM Grand Hotel dressing rooms. Includes revisions and key plan. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; C. L. Leviste, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1972-09-28

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Architectural drawing of MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), floor plan and elevations of lobby (Front Desk), September 11, 1972

Date

1972-09-11

Description

Elevations and interior design details for the MGM Grand Hotel lobbey and front desk. Also drawn by J. S. Includes revisions and key plan. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; C. L. Leviste, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1973-05-14

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Architectural drawing of MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas). casino elevations, bar lounge and baccarat, September 11, 1972

Date

1972-09-11

Description

Elevations and interior design details for the MGM Grand Hotel casino bar lounge and baccarat. Includes key plan and revisions. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; C. L. Leviste, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1973-04-13

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