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Goussak, Gregory W.
Gregory Goussak was born January 17, 1961 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Chaparral High School in 1979, completed his bachelor’s and master’s degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and his doctorate through the University of Phoenix.
Greg's childhood was shaped by experiences with Las Vegas' sixth grade centers, challenges with scoliosis, and especially, involvement with B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO).
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Jean Weinberger Museum of Jewish Culture pamphlet, 1996
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Archival Collection
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A pamphlet for the Jean Weinberger Museum, presented by The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas.
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Frank Mitrani Photographs
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The Frank Mitrani Photographs depict people and events in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1953 to 2010. The photographs are primarily portraits of Las Vegas businesspeople, including realtors, salespeople, insurance agents, bankers, and executives. The photographs depict several service organizations operating in Southern Nevada, including the Rotary Club of Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Jaycees, the Elks Lodge, and the Assistance League. The photographs also depict hotels and casinos, politicians and political campaigns, news organizations, schools, the Elks Lodge, healthcare professionals, weddings and engagements, and religious events.
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Chenin, Irene, 1926-2004
Irene N. Chenin haS lived in Las Vegas since July 1951. She came to join her husband, Dr. Joseph Chenin, who was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base as a dentist during the Korean War. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sept. 3,1926. Irene was very active and volunteered her time, energy and service to the state of Nevada and the cities of Las Vegas and Henderson. She was past president of the Clark County Dental Auxiliary Society and also appointed to the city of Las Vegas Beautilication committee.
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Tredwell, Glenn V., 1945-
Glenn Victory Tredwell was born on VE Day, May 8, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA. He grew up in a close family in the Philadelphia area and attended Temple University. He later graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in landscape architecture and had a two decade long career in landscaping in Florida.
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Baller, Mike, 1939-
Michael Baller was born December 1, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. In 1954 as a teenager, he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and grew up in the Crestwood area. He attended Las Vegas High School, where he met his wife, Susan Lockitch. The two were married in 1960 at Temple Beth Sholom, once he returned from his service in the United States Marine Corps.
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Irwin, Stan
Stan Irwin was born March 28, 1920 in New York City, New York. His life story spans many decades and includes attending New York University, doing stand-up comedy, being a pilot during World War II, working at Club Bingo in Las Vegas, Nevada, and building up the entertainment at the Sahara Hotel and Casino. Irwin was an entertainment manager active in Las Vegas from 1946 until the late 1970s. For many years, he served as the vice president and executive producer of entertainment for the Sahara.
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