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Jean Ford Papers
Identifier
MS-00025
Abstract
The Jean Ford Papers (1958-1996) include political documents, campaign materials for Jean Ford's political campaigns, and materials pertaining to campaign issues such as health services, general improvement districts, and parks and recreation. There is extensive material on Red Rock National Conservation Area, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and the National Issues Forum. Women's issues cover the years 1964-1981 and contain information relating to the League of Women Voters, Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and International Women's Year (IWY), as well as Anti-ERA and Anti-IWY materials.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with Bess Rosenberg by Jerry Masini, November 12, 1975
Date
1975-11-12
Archival Collection
Description
Interview with Bess Rosenberg by Jerry Masini on November 12, 1975. In this interview, Rosenberg describes coming to Las Vegas in 1942, and the desert landscape. She gives an in-depth recollection of the first atomic test, and talks about different weather and the seasons in Las Vegas. Rosenberg describes several clubs and hotels around downtown and the recreation at Lake Mead and Mount Charleston.
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, June 19, 1996
Date
1996-06-19
Archival Collection
Description
Includes meeting agenda and minutes, along with additional information about senate positions and objectives.
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Newsletter from Congregation Ner Tamid (Las Vegas, Nev.), November 1988
Date
1988-11-01
Archival Collection
Description
Congregation Ner Tamid's bulletin for November 1988. The bulletin contains pictures, notes, and news.
Mixed Content
Minutes from Temple Beth Sholom Board of Directors meetings, June 1996 - May 1997
Date
1996 to 1997
Archival Collection
Description
Meeting minutes include reports from committees of the board, correspondence, and balance sheets.
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Transcript of interview with Bertha Gresh by James M. Green, November 1, 1974
Date
1974-11-01
Archival Collection
Description
On November 1, 1974, collector James M. Greene, interviewed widow and mine leaser, Bertha Gresh (born August 29th, 1883, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin) in her home in Nelson, Nevada. This interview covers early mining days, Bertha’s personal history, and the history of Nelson County. She also discusses her art, social activities, and the prizes she won as a visual artist in Nevada.
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Transcript of interview with Gordon Smith by Claytee White, January 29, 2013
Date
2013-01-29
Archival Collection
Description
Gordon Smith was born in Utah, but moved with his family to Babbitt, Nevada in 1947. His father, a barber, moved the family to Las Vegas in 1955. In this interview, Gordon recalls school and after-school pursuits; changes in the town; summer jobs; and college. He also talks about his military service and returning to Las Vegas to take up the razor himself - starting a successful barbering business of over 30 years.
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 04, 2005
Date
2005-04-04
Archival Collection
Description
Includes meeting minutes and agenda, along with additional information about scholarship applications. CSUN Session 35 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.
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