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Photograph of several of the Las Vegas Rotary Club Members, circa 1940

Date

1938 to 1942

Description

Las Vegas Rotary club: 1) Sam J. Lawson (Shirley Swanson 2/21/80); 2) Cyril Wengert; 3) Walter Bracken; 4) ?; 5) William Ferron; 6) Dr. Mildren; 7) From left - Ed Clark; 8) Bill Pike; 9) Right end - James Cashman

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Photograph of the Rotary International meeting, including Cyril Wengert, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1940

Date

1938 to 1942

Archival Collection

Description

Rotary International meeting, including Cyril Wengert seated 2nd from left. From left to right: 1) Sam Lawson; 2) Cyril Wengert; 3) Walter Bracken; 4) ?; 5) W. E. Ferron; 6) ?; 7) Ed Clark; 8) Bill Pike; 9) Jim Cashman.

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Photograph of people in front of Frazier Hall, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1962

Date

1962

Description

Individuals stand in front of Frazier Hall, UNLV's first building. Identified from left to right: 1. Corinne Johnson, 2. Walter Long, 3. Fritz Bell, Director, 4. Dorothy Dorothy. Johnson shakes hands with Long, and Dorothy holds a stack of papers. The building's name can be seen at the top of the image. Inscription with photo reads "Corrine Johnson, not 'Bell', owner of Johnson's Department Store on Fremont Street." [identified by Dorothy Dorothy 11-1-84]

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Transcript of interview with Wilma and Burt Bass by Barbara Tabach, February 9 , 2015

Date

2015-02-09

Description

In 1939, Wilma (Frank) Bass was born in New York City, where she began her involvement in theater at the age of ten. Almost twenty years later, she met Burt Bass (1932- ) when both worked for a photography studio, one of Burt first post-high school jobs. Burt opened his first professional photography studio in 1962, shortly after he married Wilma in 1960. The couple soon had two daughters – Jill and Wendy – and moved to Las Vegas in 1974. Burt initially worked for his brother-in-law Ed Frank's check cashing businesses and later opened his own photography business, Burton Studio. He later added services such as fingerprinting, background checks, and photographs for identification cards. Wilma worked as a jewelry salesperson, first at the Gold Factory then at Nieman Marcus. Socially, she was very involved with Temple Beth Sholom’s Sisterhood, using her theater talents to write, direct and produce various shows for the Sisterhood, ORT as well as B’nai B’rith Youth Organization. In this interview, Burt discusses his photography business, the migration of its storefront around town, and his colorful landlords, including individuals like Moe Dalitz and Art Marshall. Wilma talks about her sales career in the local jewelry industry, and more extensively, she shares memories of her involvement in the Jewish community with theater productions. Much of the discussion revolved around related news articles and personal photos from their relationships and activities within the Jewish community. The couple also shares stories of friendships with local entertainers, including Jerry Lewis and Neil Sedaka.

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Photograph of eighth grade graduation, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 25, 1928

Date

1928-05-25

Description

Eighth grade graduation class on steps of Las Vegas School, May 25, 1928. Identified from left to right, 1st row: 3-Ellsmane Forbes. 2nd row: 1-Billy Mott; 7-Teddy Holman; 8-Colen Hickman; 11- Lee Beatty; 12-Gordon Potter; 16-Leland Ward. 3rd row: 4-Kermit Krause; 6- George Ullom; 8-Tom Carroll; 11-Evelyn White; 12-Cal Cory; 13-Maybelle Pistol; 14-Andy Crowell. 4th row: 5-Bruce Beckley; 7-Bud Doherty; 8-Katherine Mosbaugh; 11-Louise Lorenzi; 12-Bill Elwell. 6th row: 2- Eldon Larson, teacher; 8- Charles Harmon; 12-K.O. Knudson."

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Photograph of Six Companies Inc. businessmen, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1941

Date

1941 (year approximate)

Description

The Las Vegas businessmen for Six Companies Inc. Handwritten on back of image: "Probably Nellis AFB (Air Force Base). Front row (from left): J. Cashman 3) Fred O'Donnell 7) Leo MacNamee 8) Bill Pike 10) Cyril Wengert 12) Walter Bracken 18) Ed Ciliax 21) Pop Squires 24) F. Garside 27) Archie Grant 30) Kel Houssels Sr. 31) Ernie Cragin.

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Film transparency of several people posed for a picture, Las Vegas, 1908

Date

1908

Description

Black and white image of several people posing for a photograph. Handwritten text on the image indicates some of their names: 1. Tweed Wilson; 2. Mrs. Ball; 3. Joe McQuade; 4. Spud [Lake]: 5. Jim Wilson; 6. Olive [Lake]; 7. Wanda [Ball]; 8. Lois Ball; 9. Ada [Lake]. Note: Image is from a family photo album that was loaned to UNLV Libraries Special Collections and returned to the family on July 17, 1984.

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