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Rojas, Mirtha
Mirtha Rojas is originally from La Habana, Cuba and came to the United States to join his brother that had lived in Miami since Mirtha was a child. Mirtha describes her childhood as many happy moments where she learned and enjoyed musical instruments from a young age, and became a music teacher in Cuba as well. Mirtha states after her parents had died, she faced some difficult times and her brother invited her to come to Miami where she arrived in 2009 along with her nine year old daughter.
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Photograph of Hattie Canty and Jim Arnold at the MGM Grand rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s (folder 1 of 1)
Date
1990 to 1999
Archival Collection
Description
Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.B. Other Demonstrations and Strikes
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Photograph of the Pan American Association delegates, Las Vegas, November 5, 1962
Date
1962-11-05
Archival Collection
Description
Pan American Association delegates at the Pan American Association of Ophthalmology with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology in the Emerald Room at the Sands in Las Vegas, Nevada. The meeting was headed by President Jorge Valdeavellano, M.D. of Lima, Peru (second from the left).
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Photograph of Jay Sarno and unidentified entertainers, Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 26, 1972
Date
1972-11-26
Archival Collection
Description
Jay Sarno onstage, at left, with an unidentified band and man dressed as a ringmaster at Circus Circus in Las Vegas, Nevada. A sign behind the band says "Circus Circus Hotel and Spa, Las Vegas." An area onstage with seating and a table is seen to the left. Site Name: Circus Circus (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of Opera House sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1968
Date
1967 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of the billboard outside the Opera House Theatre at the El Rancho. The sign reads:"Opera House. Grand opening expected May 28. In person, Dale Robertson, with the Surrey Singers. Special guest star Pat Buttram. Hotel rooms now open. Movie palace now open. Academy Award winner best actress Barbara Streisand, "Funny Girl," Omar Sharif. Matinees 2 p.m. Wed. Sat. & Sun. Sun. evenings 8:30 p.m. Evenings 8:00 p.m." Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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