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Valma Alvarez von Holt oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Valma Alvarez von Holt conducted by Claytee D. White on February 06, 2018 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, von Holt discusses her early life and arriving to Pahrump, Nevada in 1994. She talks about her interest in amateur radio, raising horses, and purchasing forty acres of land. Von Holt recalls building a farm and her involvement in launching a local women’s group. Lastly, von Holt discusses the role women had during World War II and radio broadcasting during that time.
Archival Collection
Holocaust Education Committee letters and meeting minutes, document 06
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Meeting minutes for the Holocaust Education Committee on September 04, 1980.
Architectural drawing of Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino (Atlantic City), first floor presentation drawing, November 30, 1982
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Archival Collection
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Presentation drawing of Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino in Atlantic City. Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino later changed its name to Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. Printed on mylar.
Site Name: Harrah's Marina Resort (Atlantic City)
Address: 777 Harrah's Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
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Architectural drawing of the Riviera Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), site plan, February 3, 1984
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Archival Collection
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Drawing of proposed changes to the Riviera as submitted to the planning commission from 1984; site plan depicting structure on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Riviera Boulevard. Printed on mylar.
Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino
Address: 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of Andy Katz and Bea Katz at Manpower Las Vegas' 50th anniversary celebration, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 09, 2015
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Archival Collection
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Manpower Las Vegas President Andy Katz walks with his mother and company founder Bea Katz on the red carpet during his company's 50th anniversary celebration at its downtown Las Vegas headquarters.
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Photograph of students at Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s - early 2000s
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Archival Collection
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Students participating in classroom discussion at the Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school was later renamed to the Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Educational Campus. Stamped on back of image: "Sidra - Kain - Stanton - Southwest; 4055 South Spencer, Suite 208 Las Vegas, Nevada 89199; (702) 794-0405"
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Photograph of Thomas Kanarek at Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s - early 2000s
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Archival Collection
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First grader Thomas Kanarek using a computer at the Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school was later renamed to the Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Educational Campus. Stamped on back of image: "Sidra - Kain - Stanton - Southwest; 4055 South Spencer, Suite 208 Las Vegas, Nevada 89199; (702) 794-0405"
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