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Alvarez, Paco, 1974-
Las Vegas native Brian ‘Paco’ Álvarez is an anthropologist, entrepreneur and thought leader in the arts. He holds a master’s degree in Urban Leadership from the School of Public Policy and Leadership at the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs at UNLV and a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology. Paco is the founder of two-start-ups, Psionic Art Works and Fabulous Story Tours. His passion for art and culture has been the driving force behind his career, but most importantly realizes that his passion is what drives a dynamic economy.
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Cornero, Tony (Anthony Stralla), 1899-1995
Anthony “Tony the Hat” Stralla Cornero (1899-1955) was an American bootlegger and gambling entrepreneur from the 1920s to the 1950s. Famous for being the mind behind the Las Vegas, Nevada Stardust resort and casino, Cornero was also known for his affiliation with organized crime. He ran businesses and gambling ships with questionable legality in Los Angeles, California.
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Slavin, Hale Burgher, 1906-1965
Dr. Hale Burgher Slavin practiced medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada for more than thirty years between 1933, when he first arrived, until his death in 1965. During this time, he held a number of positions in the state's medical society while working in a large private practice.
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Slavin, Ruth, 1909-1993
Ruth M. Slavin was born on September 8th, 1909 in Iowa. She married Dr. Hale Slavin and they moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1933. She is the mother of Thomas and Sarah Slavin and lived in Las Vegas until her death on May 4th, 1993.
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“Ruth Martin Slavin (1909-1993)" July 10, 2008. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28178220/ruth-slavin.
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