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Slide of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1960s
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Archival Collection
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Film transparency of the Last Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, circa 1945
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Archival Collection
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Trula McGee oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Trula McGee conducted by Claytee D. White on March 17, 2021 for African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project.
Trula McGee talks about her experiences growing up in a military family and her time as a student and young adult in the Westside community. She also discusses her employment as a Keno writer and runner at the Sands Hotel and Casino, Castaways Hotel and Casino, and the Silver Slipper Gambling Hall and Saloon and how this led to her meeting both Wayne Newton and Marvin Gaye.
Subjects discussed include: Carver Park; Basic High School; Nevada State Bank; Jackson Ave.; Golden West Shopping Center; Reuben's Supper Club; and Larry's Sight and Sound.
Archival Collection
Photographs of Ron Lurie at work as a City Council Member, 1973-1985
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Archival Collection
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Photographs of Ron Lurie in his City Hall office.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Founder's Day committee report
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Archival Collection
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From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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Centennial Stories: Examining Our Past, "The Marketing of Las Vegas," CCTV-4 Clark County TV, 2009
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Additional information from donor: With a drop-in promo by Lance Burton. Moderated by Mark Hall-Patton. Panel of: Don Payne, Bob Stoldal, Frank Mitrani, and John Ullom. Along with video segments on historical elements supporting the marketing of Las Vegas.
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Collection Name: Scott Rayer Collection of Television Programs about Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
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Photograph of a dinner party, 1920s - 1930s
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Archival Collection
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A group photo of a dinner party in an unspecified location. Description provided on back of image: "1) Mrs. Dick Leavitt; 2) Mother; 3) Archie Mellott; 4) Mrs. Walter Bond 5) Leon; 6) Jimmie Downs; 7) Bessie; 8) Len Botts; 9) Mrs. Archie Mellott; 10) Dick Leavitt; 11) Walter Bond; 12) Glenn(?) Case; 13) Don Brimmer; 14) Mrs. Wm. Johnson; 15) Mrs. J. Debrink; 16) Mrs. Bill Hall; 17) Lauren Shaw; 18) Mrs. Eldon Leavitt; 19) Bill Johnson; 20) Mrs. Jimmie Adams; 21) Eldon Leavitt; 22) Self; 23) Gene Perry; 24) Mrs. Len Botts; 25) Harry Jameson; 26) Mrs. Nay; 27) Harold Case; 28) Mrs. Arnold Scott; 29) Mrs. L. Shaw; 30) Juluis Debrink (Shorty); 31) Arnold Scott; 32) Jimmie Adams; 33) Bill Hall."
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