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Kishner, Irwin, 1933-2017
Irwin Kishner was born in 1933 in Brighton Beach, New York and lived there until he was 13 years old, when the family relocated to Miami, Florida. Irwin graduated from high school and went on to earn his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 1954 and his law degree from the University of Miami in 1958.
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Sloan, Art (Arthur), 1930-2019
Arthur “Art” Sloan (1930-2019) was a philanthropist and a successful entrepreneur who ran multiple businesses that specialized in lighting and air conditioning. During his time in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sloan collected materials from casinos such as the Flamingo, El Rancho, and Hotel Last Frontier. These materials included ash trays, silverware, postcards, photographs, dice, playing cards, and casino memorabilia.
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Film transparency of Fremont Street looking northwest from Second Street at Christmas time (Las Vegas), circa 1948
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Archival Collection
Description
Nighttime view of Fremont Street looking northwest from east of Second Street. Neon signs for the Golden Nugget, Eldorado Club, Boulder Club, Frontier Club, Pioneer Club and White Cross Drugs are seen. Christmas decorations are seen on the exterior of the Eldorado Club and hanging over Fremont Street.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV
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Program from event commemorating retirement of Leo Wilner as Executive Director of Temple Beth Sholom, 1984
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Archival Collection
Description
Program booklet for the testimonial dinner held for Leo Wilner's retirement includes dedications from colleagues and friends.
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