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Photograph of individuals at James Dickinson Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 10, 1981
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Archival Collection
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A recorder ensemble playing at the grand opening of the new addition to the James Dickinson Library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
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Set of negatives by Clinton Wright including Mrs. Daisy Buffington, Mrs. Burner's grandchild, Mrs. Simmons, A.M. & N. Alumni club, Checkmates at Kit Carson, Judo class at Jefferson, 1965
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Archival Collection
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Photographer's notations: 1-3 Mrs. Daisy Buffington, 4-8 Mrs. Burner's grandbaby, 9-10 Mrs. Simmons, 11, 12 - A.M. & N. Alumni club, March 28, 65, 17-24 Checkmates at KC, 25-29 Judo Class at Jeff.
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Photograph of Hyman Gold playing cello, 1960s
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Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of Hyman Gold playing a cello.
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Transcript of interview with Vaughan O. Holt by Lee LaVecchia, February 22, 1977
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Archival Collection
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On February 22, 1977, collector Lee LaVecchia interviewed musician, Vaughan O. Holt (born December 2nd, 1912 in Central, Utah) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of Southern Nevada. Mr. Holt offers an overview on marriage and family life in Las Vegas, local transportation, education, and occupations. Pollution, tourism, railroads, and the development of the Las Vegas Strip is also discussed. Mrs. Holt is also present during the interview.
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Bertine Corimby and Vita Corimbi-Grasmick oral history interview
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Archival Collection
Biography of Georgie Fame written by Epic Records (New York), June 17-19, 1968
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Archival Collection
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Mixed Content
Vera Vann-Wilson oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Vera Vann-Wilson conducted by Pat van Betten on September 24, 2006 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Vann-Wilson discusses her early life and moving to Blue Diamond, Nevada in 1980. She remembers her career as a musician, the Blue Diamond village during the early 1980s, and riding horses. Vann-Wilson talks about straw-bale and adobe construction, becoming a teacher for the Clark County School District, and preserving historic areas in Blue Diamond.
Archival Collection
Laura Taylor oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Laura Taylor conducted by Claytee D. White on December 03, 2008 and December 08, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Taylor discusses opening for Don Rickles at the Desert Inn Hotel, and performing at the Desert Inn’s Starlight Theater. Taylor recalls performing on television, appearing on radio shows, making disco music, and meeting many celebrities as a jazz musician.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Neil Sedaka at the Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), October 7, 1977
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Archival Collection
Description
Neil Sedaka raising his hands and performing at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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