Grace Hayes, left, and Bess Rosenberg, right, at a Christmas event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Handwritten description provided on back of image: "1965 Bess Rosenberg; Grace Hayes; Xmas - Las Vegas Nevada; For - crippled children - I came back to the stage - scared to-death. They gave me a standing ovation what a joy/what a ham - but it was a good feeling after being in wheel chair almost nine years - So grateful to God almighty I am walking and I have you "all" my blessed children how lucky can one person be? God bless you this Holy Christmas. Bring you peace - "Kay" "Bop" (sp?)."
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From left to right: an unidentified woman, Grace Hayes, and Bess Rosenberg at a Christmas event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Xmas at Las Vegas 1965. Big Bess - Grace Hayes - do not know name of other lady but connected with Variety Club. They "all" work like beavers for handicapped children. Wonderful organization Variety Club. I never saw women work this hard - big job too much book keeping and begging for help, at times demanding more or less - they have no fear, for its all for the love of God, charity - Kay "Pop" (sp?) Keep these pictures please."
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A portrait of Alvin "Al" Merrill Levy, who was a Las Vegas City Councilman from 1979 - 1987.
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Eydie Gorme, far left, Steve Lawrence, far right, and their two sons, David (center left) and Michael (center right), onstage in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Part of an interview with Sharon Walker on October 8, 2014. In this clip, Sharon Walker is talks about family and life in Las Vegas.
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Part of an interview with Bernie (Bernard) and Barbara Kaufman on October 27, 2014. In this clip, the Kaufmans reflect upon their decision to move to Las Vegas.
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Part of an interview with Shelley Berkley on February 13, 2015. In this clip, Berkley shares her family history and talks about her involvement within the Jewish community, and more broadly as a public servant, in all levels of government.
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Part of an interview with Lynn Leshgold Rosencrantz on January 7, 2016. In this clip, Rosencrantz discusses relocating to Las Vegas and teaching education.
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Part of an interview with Arne Rosencrantz on February 18, 2015. In this clip, Rosencrantz discusses his family heritage, childhood, and living in Las Vegas.
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Miranda Rosen, a mentee of Senator Valerie Wiener (retired), traveled to Washington, D.C., during her junior year at Princeton University in 2016, to demonstrate her support for women?s rights. The sign reads: "Women's rights are human rights."
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