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Levy Family Papers

Identifier

MS-00814

Abstract

Collection is comprised of scrapbooks, photographs, awards and certificates, and ephemera mainly dating from approximately the 1950s to 1970s gathered by the Levy family of Las Vegas, Nevada. This collection documents the personal and professional lives of three generations in the Levy family: Harry C. Levy, Al Levy, and Andrew “Drew” Levy. Materials in this collection also include photographs and clippings about the Levy Realty Company and about the various public positions held by Harry C. Levy, such as Las Vegas city commissioner.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Exterior of the Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

The Desert Torah Academy's Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive is connected with the Chabad of Southern Nevada.

Image

Photograph of Exterior of the Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

The Desert Torah Academy's Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive is connected with the Chabad of Southern Nevada.

Image

Photograph of Exterior of the Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

The Desert Torah Academy's Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive is connected with the Chabad of Southern Nevada.

Image

Photograph of Rabbi Shea Harlig with wife Dina, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

Rabbi Shea Harlig poses with his wife Dina in the library of the Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.

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Dorothy Eisenberg oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02897

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dorothy Eisenberg conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on March 08, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Eisenberg starts this interview by discussing her personal history and growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She describes living through World War II, arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1964, and the Jewish community that she was involved with at Temple Beth Sholom. Lastly, Eisenberg talks about being a founding member of the League of Women Voters in Las Vegas and racial integration in Clark County schools. Digital audio and transcript available.

Archival Collection

Photographs of Cantor Kohn and Mrs. Joseph, September 12, 1973

Date

1973-09-12

Archival Collection

Description

Portrait photographs of Cantor Kohn and Mrs. Joseph. 120mm negatives.

Image

Photograph of people at Temple Beth Sholom, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 21, 1976

Date

1976-05-21

Archival Collection

Description

Photographs of unidentified people sharing the book "A Taste of Tradition" by Ruth Sirkis at Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas, Nevada. 120mm negatives.

Image

Programs and photographs of Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom presents Ladies in Politics: If We Ruled the World, 1976

Date

1976

Description

Group of photographs and ephemera for the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom's production of If We Ruled the World, a play written, produced and directed by members of the Sisterhood, in March 1976. A program for a related fashion show is also included.

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