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Biographical essay by Sidney Barouch, 2014
Date
2014
Archival Collection
Description
Sidney Barouch describes his experience during World War II living in Tunis, Tunisia, which was a French colony. Barouch discusses the facets of the war front in northern Africa, and the experiences of his family as Jews and business owners.
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Photograph of Block and Botkin Gent's Furnishings store, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "One of the first stores - Palace Hotel at extreme right - Notice tent houses Botkin built house Mrs. Brocburare (sp?) livedin on S. Fourth." Another description included with the photo: "I.W. Botkins Store moved from Old Town - 1905. Clothing & shoes - Fremont St. Ease 25 ft. of Mint Hotel. Originally Block and Botkin."
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