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Leaflet of coming attractions at the Sands Hotel and Casino, late 1960s - early 1970s
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Archival Collection
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Blue paper leaflet showcasing Jack Entratter's guest lineup for The Copa Room and The Celebrity Theatre at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Guest appearances include Alan King, Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Louis Prima, Righteous Brothers, and Buddy Greco.
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Statement urging special legislative session on racial discrimination, April 7, 1968
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Archival Collection
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Flora Dungan's statement to Governor Paul Laxalt requests action regarding civil rights issues and the Nevada Equal Rights Commission.
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Pamphlet advertising the Sands Hotel and Casino, 1970s
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Archival Collection
Description
Pamphlet for the Sands Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada - "the world's most exciting resort hotel!" Descriptions are provided about the Regency Room, Garden and Terrace Rooms, and the Sands Rooms and Suites.
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Sands Hotel and Casino Copa Room bookmark, 1991
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Archival Collection
Description
A bookmark for the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The front of the bookmark lists a schedule of guest appearances, including Four Tops, Marilyn McCoo, Debbie Gibson, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Frank Sinatra, and Liza Minnelli, while the backside provides information for various eating establishments.
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Biographical essay by Perry Oehlbaum, 2014
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Archival Collection
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Perry Oehlbaum describes her time in concentration camps in Germany and her liberation in 1945.
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Nomination for Governor's Arts Award for Hyman Gold, 1986
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Archival Collection
Description
This nomination form for Hyman Gold to receive the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in the Arts gives details about Gold's many musical accomplishments, as well as his service to the community.
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Biography of Muriel Stevens, circa 1975
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Archival Collection
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Typed description of Muriel Stevens' career.
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Essay, by Charles Salton (1921-2004), 2002
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Archival Collection
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Handwritten essay by Adele Baratz?s brother, Charles Salton, in 2002 describing his family history since coming to Las Vegas in 1928, and the history of the Jewish community in the area.
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Transcript of interview with Emilie Wanderer by Joanne Goodwin, 2000
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Archival Collection
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Emilie Wanderer was the first woman to establish a law practice in Las Vegas. She also helped to start a family court in Nevada with a social worker and a marriage counselor on staff. She and her son John were the first mother-son team to practice law in Nevada.
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Biographical essay by Celia Strauss, 2014
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Archival Collection
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Celia Strauss describes her family history in Poland and fleeing the Nazis, narrowly escaping being captured or shot several times. She and her family came to the United States in 1947.
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