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Film negative of the Police Commission, February 1980
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Members of the Police Commission, from left to right: Ron Lurie, Paul Christensen, and Al Levy, most likely in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Postcard of of the Rat Pack in front of the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
The "Rat Pack" posed in front of the Sands marquee in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. Postcard is from Quantity Postcards (1987).
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Photograph of Grace Hayes and Bess Rosenberg, Las Vegas (Nev.), December 1965
Date
Archival Collection
Description
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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Photograph of Grace Hayes and Bess Rosenberg, Las Vegas (Nev.), December 1965
Date
Archival Collection
Description
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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Photograph of City Councilman Alvin "Al" Merrill Levy, 1979-1987
Date
Archival Collection
Description
A portrait of Alvin "Al" Merrill Levy, who was a Las Vegas City Councilman from 1979 - 1987.
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Photograph of Eydie Gorme, Steve Lawrence, and their sons, Las Vegas (Nev.), November 18, 1977
Date
Archival Collection
Description
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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Audio clip of interview with Sharon Walker by Barbara Tabach, October 8, 2014
Date
Archival Collection
Description
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.
Sound
Audio clip from interview with Bernie and Barbara Kaufman by Barbara Tabach, October 27, 2014
Date
Archival Collection
Description
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.
Sound
Audio clip of interview with Shelley Berkley by Barbara Tabach, February 13, 2015
Date
Archival Collection
Description
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.
Sound
Audio clip from interview with Lynn Leshgold Rosencrantz by Barbara Tabach, January 7, 2016
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Part of an interview with Lynn Leshgold Rosencrantz on January 7, 2016. In this clip, Rosencrantz discusses relocating to Las Vegas and teaching education.
Sound