Richard “Dick” J. Ronzone (1917-1989) was active in the local politics and civic affairs of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving as a Clark County Commissioner, a Nevada State Assemblyman, and a member of the University Board of Regents. He inherited and managed his family's retail store which dated back to the early 1900s. Ronzone also helped develop the Municipal Golf Course and was active in the Elks Lodge, Rotary Club, Veterans Of Foreign Wars, Reserve Officers Association, and the Boulder Dam Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
The Las Vegas Fiber Arts Guild Records (approximately 1967-2023) are comprised of materials documenting the activities of the Fiber Arts Guild since the late 1960s. Materials include the guild's newsletter dating back to 1969, bylaws, membership information, photographs of events, and programs organized by the guild, such as "Dye in the Mountains." Also included in the records are evaluations of weave samples along with dye recipes and fabric samples.
The William Flangas Srapbooks document his anti-smoking efforts in Nevada from 1974 to 2014. These materials include correspondence, articles, copies of assembly bills, newsletters related to smoking and health, and newsletters related to non-smokers.
Series I reflects Dick Ronzone's long commitment to improving his community through his involvement in local politics. It includes a 1965 Rotary Club member directory with biographical entries and photographs of prominent businessmen of the day; certificates from Nevada senators and representatives and local institutions; an informal oral history interview conducted by a student and long-time acquaintance, and images of Ronzone throughout his life (most numerously as a middle-aged and older man in political contexts). The series also contains records and documents kept during his 1980 and 1982 political campaigns; political newspaper clippings including reports, editorials and campaign ads; correspondence mostly comprised of informal cards and invitations, especially from President Ronald Reagan and Senator Richard Bryan in the 1980s; and bound publications showcasing Las Vegas and Nevada related newsletters and booklets, regarding local history, politics, mining and environmental issues.
Publications include: Water District, 1981; Country Club, 1978;Nevada Archeological Survey Report, 1969; Hoover Dam Photo Card, undated; NV Highways and Parks, 1973; Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, 1975; Census Data, 1980; Greater Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Magazine, 1976; Las Vegas Magazine, 1952; Sunrise Sentinel, 1969; Clark County Preservation Association, 1994; California Mines Information Service, 1963,1964; Nevada Power Co. Livewire Magazine, 1981; Guide to Clark County, NV, 1965; Chamber of Commerce Historical Data, 1935; Dixie Folklore and Pioneer Memoirs, 1964.
Archival Collection
Ronzone Family Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00509 Collection Name: Ronzone Family Papers Box/Folder: N/A
Part of an interview with Arne Rosencrantz on February 18, 2015. In this clip, Rosencrantz discusses his family heritage, childhood, and living in Las Vegas.
Part of an interview with Rabbi Shea Harlig on March 5, 2014. In this clip, Rabbi Harlig discusses the property where he established a Chabad center in the west valley, and the zoning issues he faced in the neighborhood.
In this clip, Henry Kronberg discusses acquiring Stoney's, a pawn shop on First Street, in 1964. When he arrived in Las Vegas in 1962, he worked with his brother-in-law at Pioneer Loan, then purchased Stoney's, which he grew into the most successful pawnshop in town. He discusses his business partner Dave Pearlmutter, and his international customers.
In this audio clip, Iris and David speak about going to shows at the hotels in Las Vegas in the 1960s through the 1990s. David Torjman was the Hebrew School teacher at Temple Beth Sholom and taught the children and grandchildren of many hotel owners and operators. They speak about their wedding reception during which Sasha Semenoff played.