Oral history interviews with Frieda 'Faye' Steinberg conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 10, 2014, November 10, 2014, and August 15, 2017 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In these interviews, Steinberg discusses her upbringing in New York City, New York and moving to San Antonio, Texas because of her father’s health. She recalls attending the University of Texas and becoming an elementary school teacher. Steinberg describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband in 1958, her husband’s career in radiology, and joining Temple Beth Sholom. Later, Steinberg discusses the increase of the Jewish population in Las Vegas, how she celebrates the Sabbath, and the importance of Jewish education. Lastly, Steinberg talks about being honored by Jewish Nevada for her work in Women’s Philanthropy.
Dot Young at the [Dot Young] club meeting, Hyde Park, June 21, 1956 (typed inscription on back of photo). Women and men sit and stand around Dot as she addresses the crowd. It is clearer in this photograph that the club meeting is beind held outdoors under a patio covering. There is a picket fence and hanging lantern lights visible behind the group. See other photos from this meeting (images 0131 0015 pho023391 and 0131 0016 pho023392).
Papers are comprised of newspaper clippings, photographs, and ephemera collected by Rochelle Hornsby about her life in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1970s and 1980s and her involvement with Temple Beth Sholom. The papers include information about Temple Beth Sholom productions and plays as well as Hornsby's involvement with local sport leagues.
Additional information from donor: Reporter Elizabeth Vargas visits "Gentlemen's Clubs" in Las Vegas and speaks with several women involved with the entertainment they offer. Also, Vargas travels to San Francisco to speak with District Attorney (and future US Vice President) Kamala Harris about the downside of the profession.
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Scott Rayer Collection of Television Programs about Las Vegas, Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-01130 Collection Name: Scott Rayer Collection of Television Programs about Las Vegas, Nevada Box/Folder: Digital File 00