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Jay C. Sarno Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02241

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jay C. Sarno Jr. conducted by David G. Schwartz on July 10, 2008 for the Remembering Jay Sarno Oral History Project. Sarno begins by discussing how his parents met in the early 1950s in Miami, Florida and were married within six weeks. Sarno then describes his family moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1965 and living in the Dunes Hotel for the first three weeks. Sarno then chronicles his parents’ marriage and their divorce in the 1970s. Sarno then recounts his father’s relationship with Jimmy Hoffa and Allen Dorfman and the visits Hoffa made to Las Vegas to see his father. Sarno talks about the way his father treated him and his brother differently than his sisters. Lastly, Sarno discusses how he and his siblings were surprised their father owed the Internal Revenue Service over one million dollars at the time of his death.

Archival Collection

Hazel Baker Denton Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00312

Abstract

The Hazel Baker Denton Photograph Collection (1910-1961) is comprised of photographic prints and one negative of the Denton family and friends, primarily taken in Nevada and Utah. Many photographs depict life in small Nevada towns, particularly Caliente. Photographs also depict Utah, Oregon, Washington D.C., and California, and unidentified desert and forest landscapes throughout the American West.

Archival Collection

Nevada Division of State Parks Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00105

Abstract

The Nevada Division of State Parks Photograph Collection (approximately 1910-1940) contains black-and-white photographic prints and some corresponding negatives that depict state parks and recreational areas throughout southern Nevada. The images also portray Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Logandale, the Valley of Fire, and Mount Charleston as well as images of actors filming on location in southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Joseph L. Haughaboo by James F. Haughaboo, April 1, 1976

Date

1976-04-01

Description

On April 1, 1976, James F. Haughaboo interviewed his father, Joseph L. Haughaboo in his father’s home at 954 Lulu Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada. The two discuss Haughaboo’s personal family history, his occupational history, and Mr. Haughaboo’s observations of Las Vegas city life since he moved to the state in 1953.

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14th Anniversary Issue of the Sands Times from the Sands Hotel and Casino, December 1966

Date

1966-12

Description

The 14th anniversary issue of the Sands Times magazine from the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Articles written in the magazine describe various events held at the Sands, entertainment news, and celebrity appearances.

Mixed Content

Program from event commemorating retirement of Leo Wilner as Executive Director of Temple Beth Sholom, 1984

Date

1984

Archival Collection

Description

Program booklet for the testimonial dinner held for Leo Wilner's retirement includes dedications from colleagues and friends.

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Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County (Nev.): memos, agendas, and meeting minutes

Date

1969-01-14 to 1969-06-18

Description

From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records -- Series I. Administrative. This folder contains memos, agendas and minutes from meetings of the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board from January 1969 through June 1969.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Spring 2016 commencement program

Date

2016-05-14

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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