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Cherina Kleven Papers
Identifier
MS-01092
Abstract
The Cherina Kleven Papers (approximately 1988-2014) document the career of Cherina Kleven who was the first Asian-American appointed as Assistant Fire Chief for Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. The materials primarily include physical and digitized photographs of Kleven in her capacity as Assistant Fire Chief, magazine and newspaper articles featuring Kleven, and event programs. Also included are campaign fliers from 2010 when Kleven ran for office to represent Assembly District 15 in the Nevada Legislature as well as two commemorative books celebrating the history of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue.
Archival Collection
Albert S. Henderson Photograph Collection
Identifier
PH-00317
Abstract
The Albert S. Henderson Photograph Collection (1860s-1959) primarily contains black-and-white photographic prints of Albert S. Henderson and his family. Also included in the collection are photographic prints of Henderson during his tenure as a Nevada legislator and district judge. Other materials include postcards, negatives, and a tintype.
Archival Collection
George Kelly Ryan Papers
Identifier
MS-00120
Abstract
The George Kelly Ryan papers (1921-1971) contain correspondence inquiring about Octavius Decatur "O. D." Gass, newspaper clippings from 1929, handwritten recollections of the Gold Ranch by Laura Royce, and a San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad Company information, including information on wash-outs in Nevada.
Archival Collection
Apolonio Sauceda Scrapbooks
Identifier
MS-01025
Abstract
The Apolonio Sauceda Scrapbooks (1973-2010) document Apolonio "Loney" Sauceda's acting career and his work with the Nevada Association for Latin Americans (NALA) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two scrapbooks document Sauceda's career as an actor and contain photographs of Sauceda on set, at premieres, with other actors, and depict movie sets at well-known Las Vegas hotels and casinos in the 1980s and 1990s. Newspaper clippings accompany many of the photographs and provide details about locations, major actors, or the producers for each film. The third scrapbook is compiled of newspaper clippings that document the local Las Vegas, Nevada Latinx community and NALA events in the 1970s, ranging from political activism, labor strikes, beauty pageants, and religious gatherings.
Archival Collection
Correspondence, Levi Syphus to Sadie B. Clayton
Date
1940-02-20
Archival Collection
Description
This folder is from the "Correspondence" file of the Sadie and Hampton George Papers (MS-00434)
Text
"Nazism, Racism Revisited": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald
Date
1988 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino Nazi war room collection.
Text
"My Hero": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald
Date
1980 (year approximate) to 1995 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. A Father's Day tribute to Mr. Sandy, author's stepfather.
Text
Robert E. Robinson Legislative Papers
Identifier
MS-00416
Abstract
The Robert E. Robinson Legislative Papers are comprised of materials relating to Robert Robinson’s career in the Nevada State Legislature as an assemblyman and senator from 1970 to 1986. The papers include correspondence, assembly bill research, bill proposals, roll calls, and materials from assembly committee meetings. The collection also contains Robinson’s campaign materials, including financial disclosures, press releases, advertisements, and correspondence with voters.
Archival Collection