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Moore, Matt, 1888-1960
Matt Moore was an Irish-born actor and director, and brother of fellow actors Tom, Mary, and Owen Moore. He was born on January 08, 1888 in County Meath, Ireland and later emigrated to the United States. Moore's acting career spans between the 1910s and 1950s, where he played roles including Kruger in The Front Page (1930) and Terry in Cock of the Air (1932), both produced by Howard Hughes.
Moore died on January 20, 1960 in Hollywood, California.
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Chester, Morris
Chester Morris was an actor best known for his role as Boston Blackie in fourteen Columbia Pictures film series and NBC radio series between 1941 and 1949. He was born on February 16, 1901 in New York City, New York. After Morris' first starring role as Chick Williams in Alibi (1928), he went on to perform in more than eighty-five films, including Lieutenant Roger Craig in the Howard Hughes-produced Cock of the Air.
Morris died on September 11, 1970 in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
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Maynard, Kermit, 1897-1971
Kermit Maynard was a stunt actor and circus performer, known for performing uncredited in over a hundred films and television series between the 1920s and 1960s. Born on September 20, 1897 in Vevay, Indiana, Maynard performed parimarily in westerns in both silent and sound films. Of his numerous roles, he is credited for performing stunts in the Howard Hughes-produced "The Conqueror." Maynard died on January 16, 1971 in North Hollywood, California.
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Martindel, Edward, 1876-1955
Edward Martindel was a film actor appearing in over eighty films between the 1910s and 1940s. Born on July 08, 1876 in Hamilton, Ohio, Martindel first appeared on Broadway before performing in silent films including The Scarlet Woman (1916) and the Marshall Neilan-directed and produced Everybody's Acting (1926), a film later acquired by Howard Hughes.
Martindel died on May 04, 1955 in Woodland Hills, California.
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Riesenfeld, Hugo, 1879-1939
Hugo Riesenfeld was a composer known for creating music scores for films and orchestras from 1915 until his death. Born on January 26, 1879 in in Vienna, Austria, Reisenfeld composed films including The Ten Commandments (1923), Tabu (1931), and the Howard Hughes-directed and produced Hell's Angels. Riesenfeld died on September 10, 1939 in Los Angeles, California.
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Tarkanian, Lois, 1934-2024
Lois Tarkanian was born on April 28, 1934 to Josephine Agnes Hunter and Elmer Gustav Hunter. She married Jerry Tarkanian in 1966 in Fresno, California. Together, the couple moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1973. That same year, her late husband, Jerry Tarkanian, began his legendary career as UNLV Runnin' Rebels basketball coach, a role that cemented their family’s place in the state’s history. Dr. Tarkanian served on the Clark County School Board and as a Las Vegas City Councilwoman, where she represented Ward 1 for over a decade.
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Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies
"The Harry Reid Center (HRC) is a state of the art research institution that provides UNLV's academic units with research opportunities, infrastructure, and management. Cutting edge programs at the center provide educational and research experiences that prepare students to excel in industry, government, and academia.
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Southern Nevada Coalition of Concerned Women
Southern Nevada Coalition of Concerned Women, Inc. (SNCCW) was chartered October 2, 1996 and has served as a vital 501(c)3 Community Service Organization. On January 28, 2017, the members agreed to file the Certificate of Dissolution. Members contributed more than $50,000 to assist students in the Clark County Summer School Program fulfill educational requirements, $10,000 to Rainbow Dreams Academy, and awarded two $1,000 scholarships in April, 2017 to two students to travel and tour Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs).
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Russell Birdwell & Associates
Russell Birdwell & Associates was an publicity firm for Hollywood celebrities. Russell Juarez Birdwell, born on October 17, 1903, first worked George Hearst newspaper companies in Los Angeles, California and New York, New York, but also directed silent films in the late 1920s. he founded Russell Birdwell & Associates in February 1939, and opened offices in Beverly Hills, California; Chicago, Illinois; London, England; and New York. The firm provided advertising and publicity for celebrities including Jane Russell.
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