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Celesta Lowe oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01151

Abstract

Oral history interview with Celesta Lowe conducted by Patrick W. Canlton on February 06, 2002 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Lowe begins by discussing her early life in Baker, California and her father’s role as a station agent for the Tonopah Tidewater Railroad during the 1920s and 1930s. Lowe then describes her family moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1940s. Lowe chronicles the process state legislatures took to open Nevada Southern University in 1957 and her role as an administrative assistant in the main office of the school. Lowe recounts her career at Nevada Southern University, the expansion of the campus, and renaming it University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Lastly, Lowe talks about her switch from an administrative assistant to a librarian at UNLV.

Archival Collection

Larry Ruvo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02236

Abstract

Oral history interview with Larry Ruvo conducted by David G. Schwartz on January 27, 2009 for the Remembering Jay Sarno Oral History Project. Ruvo begins by discussing his position as a front desk clerk at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1970s. Ruvo then describes how Jay Sarno changed the casino industry by designing Caesar’s Palace with a single theme. Ruvo then chronicles how gaming gradually was legalized in more areas throughout the world and how Sarno capitalized on making Caesar’s Palace an iconic casino which made people want to travel to Las Vegas. Lastly, Ruvo discusses Sarno’s focus on offering both gaming and entertainment options for guests at Caesar's Palace.

Archival Collection

Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 18, 1975

Date

1975-02-18

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 3 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Photograph of a mock up of the Sahara Hotel marquee, Las Vegas, September 18, 1978

Date

1978-09-18

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a mock-up of the Sahara Hotel marquee announcing the birth of Troy Damien Romero, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Romero.

Image

Photograph of Lauren Bacall and Jack Entratter, Las Vegas, circa 1958-1967

Date

1958 to 1967

Archival Collection

Description

An image of actress Lauren Bacall feeding Jack Entratter a piece of her birthday cake at the Sands Hotel and Casino.

Image

Photograph of Bobby Darin performing in the Copa Room, Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, circa 1959-1973

Date

1959 to 1973

Archival Collection

Description

An image of Bobby Darin singing onstage at the Copa Room showroom in the Sands Hotel and Casino.

Image

Letter from H. I. Bettis to Mr. Granger, October 2, 1908

Date

1908-10-02

Archival Collection

Description

Amendment to Bracken's lease on the Las Vegas Ranch.

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