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Wilner Family Collection

Identifier

MS-00810

Abstract

The Wilner Family Collection is comprised of audiovisual material on real estate in Las Vegas, Nevada collected by Las Vegas real estate agent, Linda C. Wilner. The collection includes informational videos for real estate agents and promotional showcase materials on various real estate developments around Las Vegas including Summerlin, Lake Las Vegas, Turnberry Place, Park Towers, Sun City Anthem, Sun City MacDonald Ranch, and Christopher Homes. This collection also contains a digital surrogate of a scrapbook commemorating Linda Wilner's uncle, Leo Wilner, and his retirement as executive director of Temple Beth Sholom in 1984.

Archival Collection

Robert B. Griffith Collection

Identifier

MS-00315

Abstract

The Robert B. Griffith Collection (1928-1975) documents the work of Robert B. Griffith, an instrumental figure in the development of water resources in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as the creation of McCarran International Airport and Nellis Air Force Base. The collection consists of Colorado River Commission papers, 1928 International Air Race documents, general correspondence, a feasibility study, an airport guide, American Legion papers, the memoirs of Alfred Merritt Smith, and death and burial records belonging to his father. The collection also includes slides from various countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Archival Collection

Sandstone Ranch Collection

Identifier

MS-00871

Abstract

The Sandstone Ranch Collection is comprised of bank statements, letters, correspondence, and photographs relating to the Wilson family from 1907 to 1941. The collection includes information about the financial aspect of the Wilson Ranch, later renamed the Sandstone Ranch, located outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection also includes information about the personal lives of those working on the including contracts about grazing cattle, selling cattle, and appropriation of water.

Archival Collection

Union Plaza Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00316

Abstract

The Union Plaza Photograph Collection, approximately 1970 to 1971, consists of photographic prints and negatives taken during the construction of the Union Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Images portray the construction process, the surrounding area and businesses, and the completed project.

Archival Collection

George Petri Collection

Identifier

MS-01166

Abstract

The George Petri Collection (approximately 1977-2010) contains food and beverage management manuals and employee instructional documentation from various resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada including Empress Casino, Harrah's Entertainment, Luxor, and Station Casinos. The materials were collected by George Petri, who was a Maître d'hôtel at the Regency Room restaurant at the Sands Hotel and Casino and also worked at other resorts in Las Vegas. Materials also include artifacts such as silver plated dinnerware from the Regency Room and various menus and memorabilia from the Sands Hotel over the years.

Archival Collection

William Barak Collection

Identifier

MS-01181

Abstract

The William Barak Collection (approximately 1962-1989) contains photographs of Barak and colleagues while working E.G. & G. at the Nevada Test Site and in Alaska from the NERVA (Nuclear Rocket) Division and the last two tests in Amchitka (Milrow and Cannikin). The collection also contains numerous government publications, manuals, and maps relating to Barak's work.

Archival Collection

Daly v. Daly Collection

Identifier

MS-00502

Abstract

The Daly v Daly Collection documents materials produced for and as a result of the lawsuits between Suzanne Daly (formerly Tim Daly), a male-to-female transgender woman, and Nancy Toews Daly from 1980 to 2003. The collection primarily focuses on the motions filed with the Nevada District Courts and Nevada Supreme Court and transcripts of the divorce, the battle for parental rights, and an allegation of civil rights violations.

Archival Collection

Terry Ritter Collection

Identifier

MS-00773

Abstract

The Terry Ritter Collection, dating from approximately 1995-2012, contains six color prints of Ritter's artwork depicting Las Vegas, Nevada showgirls. There is also one convention flier advertising her artwork.

Archival Collection

Horse Racing Collection

Identifier

MS-00830

Abstract

The Horse Racing Collection (1927-1979) contains brochures, handicapping information, programs, and articles written by Harry McCalla related to horse racing. There are also advertisements and clippings from racing forms. This material covers various venues in the United States.

Archival Collection

Larry L. Hezzelwood Collection

Identifier

MS-00089

Abstract

The Larry L. Hezzelwood Collection (1953-1954) contains correspondence pertaining to the creation of a titanium processing plant in Boulder City, Nevada as part of the Aero Metals Corporation of Las Vegas, Nevada. Larry L. Hezzelwood served as secretary and treasurer of the Aero Metal Coporation.

Archival Collection