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Irma McGonagill Papers
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The Irma McGonagill Papers (1907-1970) document her life in Tonopah, Nevada. The collection includes handwritten notes about her life in Tonopah, a stock certificate from the Silver Bow mine, and correspondence with Nanelia S. Doughty about life in Tonopah.
Archival Collection
Harry Floyd Alter Photograph Collection
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The Harry Floyd Alter Photograph Collection (1905-1916) is comprised of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives. The images depict scenes in Las Vegas, Nevada, including the Las Vegas Ranch, the Arizona Club, and baseball teams and fields. Also included are images of Harry Floyd Alter and his friends.
Archival Collection
Epilogue: UNLV Yearbook, 1969
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Yearbook main highlights: schools and departments; detailed lists with names and headshots of faculty, administration and students; variety of photos from activities, festivals, campus life, and buildings; campus organizations such as sororities, fraternities and councils; beauty contest winners; college sports and featured athletes; and printed advertisements of local businesses; Institution name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mixed Content
Minutes from Temple Beth Sholom Board of Directors meetings, May 1973 - May 1974
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Archival Collection
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The meeting minutes of the general membership and board of directors of Temple Beth Sholom include the proceedings of meetings held from 1973 to 1974.
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Transcript of interview with David Straus and Heidi Straus by Barbara Tabach, November 6, 2015
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Archival Collection
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In this interview, the Straus? discuss the joys of growing up in Las Vegas during the 1960s and 1970s, and the changes within the community over time, especially in educational opportunities. Both talk about Joyce Straus? career as artist and art educator, and the influence she had on their lives. They also remember Heidi?s father, Jay Sarno, and the impact he had on the local gaming industry. There is also discussion of the founding of Congregation Ner Tamid, the role of Jewish women?s philanthropy within the community, as well as the establishment of The Meadows School.
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