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Priscilla Schwartz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02716

Abstract

Oral history interview with Priscilla Schwartz conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 16, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Schwartz discusses her passion for compassionate hospice care, particularly her broad involvement with the Nathan Adelson Hospice. She explains her roles with the hospice, from volunteering, to serving on the board, to philanthropic giving and the opening of the Walter Schwartz Center for Compassionate Care.

Archival Collection

Jim Bilbray oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00194

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jim Bilbray conducted by Claytee D. White on September 06, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Jim Bilbray discusses his attendance at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) right after it was founded. He also discusses how he helped found the alumni association, became a member of the Board of Regents, and his current career as a lawyer.

Archival Collection

Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation

No description.

Corporate Body

Louis Prima opening at the Sands Hotel: photographs

Date

1968

Description

Series XII. Louis Prima

Sands Hotel and Casino

Mixed Content

Howard Cannon with a large group including Harley Harmon, James Bilbray, Grant Sawyer, and John Mendoza: photographic print

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1983 (year approximate)

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Harley Harmon (2nd from left), James Bilbray, Grant Sawyer, John Mendoza (8th, 9th, 10th from left, respectively)

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Rex Bell holding Rex Jr. (left) and George in the game room at the ranch: photographic print

Date

1880 to 1979

Description

Bell Family Scrapbook scanning, Set 4, proofed 11.04.2010 Rex Bell (George Francis Beldam) holding Rex Anthony Bell, Jr (Toni Larbow Beldam) (left) and George Francis Robert Bell (right) in the game room at the ranch

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Sharon Sigesmund Pierce oral history interview [CLOSED]

Identifier

OH-02524

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sharon Sigesmund Pierce conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 11, 2015 for the Souther Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Access to this oral history interview is restricted until 50 years from the interview date and will be open for research on January 1, 2065. Please contact special.collections@unlv.edu for further information.

Archival Collection

Photograph of the 91 Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1939-1942

Date

1939 to 1942

Description

Exterior of the 91 Club on Highway 91 (later, "the Strip"). The sign on the building reads: "Fine Food, Cocktails." Frank and Angelina Detra sold the Pair-O-Dice to Guy McAfee in 1938 and he refurbished the club and reopened it as the 91 Club in 1939. R.E. Griffith bought it in 1941 and built the Hotel Last Frontier there in 1942.

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