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Transcript of interview with Chic Hecht by Julie Sefman, April 2, 1976
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Archival Collection
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Interview with Chic Hecht Julie Sefman on April 2, 1976. In this brief interview, Hecht talks about his time in the state senate working to bolster the budget with sales tax and gaming tax, starting a community college and health programs. He also talks about Pop Squires, a newspaper man and advocate for building Hoover Dam, who had a home on the site of Chic Hecht's clothing store on Fremont Street. Hecht also describes his time in the military and his involvement with the Military Intelligence Association.
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Desert Torah Academy (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Taken from the academy's website:
Las Vegas's Desert Torah Academy Jewish Day School was founded to provide an exemplary well rounded Judaic and general academic education to children in our area. Its educational policies are inclusive and individualized and they encourage students to utilize their individual potential and strive for excellence.
Faculty members are chosen for their ability as well as desire to teach and they are role models in both their behavior and dedication to their vocation.
Corporate Body
Boruszak, Allan N.
Taken from SNJHP: "Dr. Allan N. Boruszak is an obstetrician and gynecologist who owned a private practice in Las Vegas, Nevada for 21 years. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois and attended medical school at the University of Illinois. Boruszak was a clinical instructor and chief resident at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana from 1982 to 1983. While in Las Vegas, Boruszak was also an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. From 1993 to 1995 he was president of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas.
Person
Schafer, Jared E., 1942-
Jared Shafer is a former board member of Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas, Nevada. He served as president of the congregation from 1984 to 1986 and also managed the temple's preschool. He moved to Las Vegas in 1944.
Roundtable Interview with Members of Temple Beth Sholom, 2015 January 14. OH-02459. Transcript. Oral History Research Center, Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Person
Rudiak, Richard, 1952-
Richard Rudiak (1952-) was born and raised Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the son of Gertrude and George Rudiak. He graduated from Clark High School, Pomona College, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Before retiring to provide care for his mother, Richard worked in investments including Valley Hospital and Tam O’Shanter Motel.
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Hadassah records and scrapbooks, 1964-2001
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This series is comprised of records of the Las Vegas/Southern Nevada chapter of Hadassah from 1964 to 2001. Materials include awards, board meeting minutes, budgets, bylaws, calendars, and certificates. Photographs and scrapbooks from the 1960s and 1970s chronicle the many activities of the organization. The series also includes two large banners.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Collection on the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Community
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Archival Component
Ruth Urban photographs and program, 1940s-2015
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Community Collection
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Archival Component
Valerie Wiener photographs, 1941-2016
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Community Collection
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Archival Component