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Ronzone Family Papers
Identifier
MS-00509
Abstract
Ronzone Family Papers (1900-1991) include newspaper clippings, business documents, correspondence, certificates, yearbooks, publications, artifacts, and photographs. The papers document their lives in Nevada, their department store, and Dick Ronzone's involvement in local politics.
Archival Collection
Out of the Neon Closet: Queer Community in the Silver State records
Identifier
MS-00875
Abstract
Out of the Neon Closet: Queer Community in the Silver State records (2007-2017) are comprised of Dennis McBride's research and working files for his book on the history of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community in Nevada. The records include correspondence from Dennis McBride to different publishers detailing his research. The collection also includes copies of his book proposal, peer reviews, manuscript drafts, and proofs.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with Donna Henshaw by Jeff Thompson, February 12, 1978
Date
1978-02-12
Archival Collection
Description
On February 12, 1978, collector Jeff Thompson interviewed short-order cook and maid, Donna Henshaw (born on February 11, 1937 in Appleton, Minnesota) in the collector’s home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history and development of the Las Vegas area.
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Transcript of interview with Alice Cowles Brown by Eric M. Cheese, March 31, 1981
Date
1981-03-31
Archival Collection
Description
Eric M. Cheese interviews University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) librarian Alice Cowles Brown at the UNLV Campus Library. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 10th, 1919, Brown moved to Henderson, Nevada in 1956. This interview offers an overview of life in Las Vegas and Henderson from 1956 to 1981. Brown also discusses road conditions, social structures, the educational system, support for intercollegiate sports and UNLV.
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Family Group Record-568, Syphus Family, printout
Date
1992-01-06
Archival Collection
Description
From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains documents containing the Syphus Family Group Record.
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