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Transcript of interview with Ken Hanlon by Claytee D. White, November 29, 2006
Date
2006-11-29
Archival Collection
Description
Ken Hanlon was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1941. He attended 2nd grade through high school in Parkville schools. He took up his first instrument, the snare drum, at the age often, and by eighth grade had taken up baritone horn and trombone. His parents were very supportive of his interests. Ken developed a very strong work ethic early on, through the influence and example of his parents. He earned money in high school to pay for things he wanted by assisting on a paper route. He also took private lessons, which he paid for, and played in a dance band. After graduation, he attended Peabody Conservatory on a scholarship. He finished his last two years there with the principal of the Baltimore Symphony. He taught at Peabody Preparatory for seven years as undergraduate and graduate. He continued his Master's degree at Peabody Conservatory while working as a public school instrumental music teacher. He also played in the rock and roll band and worked in a city concert band. In 1968, Ken and his family moved to Las Vegas. He connected with the Si Zentner band and went on the road with him, then played in hotels up and down the Strip. Ken worked in bands that backed many famous headliners and has many anecdotes and memorable stories to share about those days. In 1970, Ken interviewed with Howard Chase, chair of the music department at UNLV. He was hired and his first UNLV job at the age of 29 was chair of the music department. He kept this position for 16 years, with one year off to establish residency for his doctorate. Dr. Hanlon has had a long and varied career, filled with people, places and events vital to the music industry. Today he continues to teach a graduate course, is currently Las Vegas president of the International Trombone Association, and runs the Arnold Shaw Popular Music Research Center.
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 26, 1994
Date
1994-09-26
Archival Collection
Description
Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 24 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 26, 1974
Date
1974-03-26
Archival Collection
Description
Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 2 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.
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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, May 11, 1950
Date
1950-05-11
Archival Collection
Description
Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter scrapbook: "Through the years"
Date
2007
Archival Collection
Description
From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014).
Mixed Content
Photograph of the Flamingo Hotel gaming room entrance, Las Vegas, circa late 1940s-early 1950s
Date
1948 to 1953
Description
Daytime photo of the exterior of the Flamingo Hotel, showing the canopied gaming room entrance.
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Circus Circus Enterprises Scrapbook
Identifier
MS-00988
Abstract
The Circus Circus Enterprises Scrapbook consists of articles from 1984 related to the Circus Circus Las Vegas Hotel and their investment properties. The scrapbook includes articles on the entertainment, dining, real estate, and management of Circus Circus Enterprises in Southern Nevada.
Archival Collection
Alan Paine Papers
Identifier
MS-00461
Abstract
The Alan Paine Papers are largely comprised of the works written by poet and screenwriter Alan Paine, including his screenplays, a manuscript for an unpublished book, and
Archival Collection
Las Vegas Astronomical Society Records
Identifier
MS-00480
Abstract
The Las Vegas Astronomical Society Records (1981-2003) focus on the early history of the Society. The collection contains membership information, descriptions of the organization's founding by both its first director and first president, a copy of the Society's newsletter from 2003, and color slides from 1981 and 1982 that document the Society's early activities.
Archival Collection