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Photograph of Priscilla Schwartz, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 06, 2016
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Archival Collection
Description
Priscilla Schwartz photographed in a care unit at the Nathan Adelson Hospice. Schwartz and her late husband are the namesake of the Hospice's Center for Compassionate Care.
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Photograph of students learning art at the House of Straus, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 14, 2016
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Archival Collection
Description
For decades Joyce Elise Straus opened her home, the "House of Straus," to area youth seeking art experiences. That effort included the opening of the School of Creative Thinking in 1976. Her varied artwork is widely collected in the Southern Nevada community. Straus was married for 56 years to Dr. Neil B. Straus. Her son David Straus and his wife Heidi continue the tradition.
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Photograph of students learning art at the House of Straus, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 14, 2016
Date
Archival Collection
Description
For decades Joyce Elise Straus opened her home, the "House of Straus," to area youth seeking art experiences. That effort included the opening of the School of Creative Thinking in 1976. Her varied artwork is widely collected in the Southern Nevada community. Straus was married for 56 years to Dr. Neil B. Straus. Her son David Straus and his wife Heidi continue the tradition.
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Photograph of David and Heidi Straus, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 14, 2016
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Archival Collection
Description
David and Heidi Straus pose in the "House of Straus," at 409 Rosemary Lane in Las Vegas. David's mother, Joyce Straus, was a prominent Las Vegas artist, whose eclectic style and commitment to art education made her home/art studio a local feature. Heidi's father Jay Sarno, founded Caesars Palace and Circus Circus. The couple are hoping to continue Joyce's legacy through the Joyce Straus Foundation.
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Photograph of David and Heidi Straus, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 14, 2016
Date
Archival Collection
Description
David and Heidi Straus pose in the "House of Straus," at 409 Rosemary Lane in Las Vegas. David's mother, Joyce Straus, was a prominent Las Vegas artist, whose eclectic style and commitment to art education made her home/art studio a local feature. Heidi's father Jay Sarno, founded Caesars Palace and Circus Circus. The couple are hoping to continue Joyce's legacy through the Joyce Straus Foundation.
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Photograph of the sewing room at the House of Straus, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 14, 2016
Date
Archival Collection
Description
For decades Joyce Elise Straus opened her home, the "House of Straus," to area youth seeking art experiences. That effort included the opening of the School of Creative Thinking in 1976. Her varied artwork is widely collected in the Southern Nevada community. Straus was married for 56 years to Dr. Neil B. Straus. Her son David Straus and his wife Heidi continue the tradition.
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Photograph of the sewing room at the House of Straus, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 14, 2016
Date
Archival Collection
Description
For decades Joyce Elise Straus opened her home, the "House of Straus," to area youth seeking art experiences. That effort included the opening of the School of Creative Thinking in 1976. Her varied artwork is widely collected in the Southern Nevada community. Straus was married for 56 years to Dr. Neil B. Straus. Her son David Straus and his wife Heidi continue the tradition.
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Photograph of the sewing room at the House of Straus, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 14, 2016
Date
Archival Collection
Description
For decades Joyce Elise Straus opened her home, the "House of Straus," to area youth seeking art experiences. That effort included the opening of the School of Creative Thinking in 1976. Her varied artwork is widely collected in the Southern Nevada community. Straus was married for 56 years to Dr. Neil B. Straus. Her son David Straus and his wife Heidi continue the tradition.
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Photograph of art room at the House of Straus, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 14, 2016
Date
Archival Collection
Description
For decades Joyce Elise Straus opened her home, the "House of Straus," to area youth seeking art experiences. That effort included the opening of the School of Creative Thinking in 1976. Her varied artwork is widely collected in the Southern Nevada community. Straus was married for 56 years to Dr. Neil B. Straus. Her son David Straus and his wife Heidi continue the tradition.
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Photograph of stamp room and library at the House of Straus, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 14, 2016
Date
Archival Collection
Description
For decades Joyce Elise Straus opened her home, the "House of Straus," to area youth seeking art experiences. That effort included the opening of the School of Creative Thinking in 1976. Her varied artwork is widely collected in the Southern Nevada community. Straus was married for 56 years to Dr. Neil B. Straus. Her son David Straus and his wife Heidi continue the tradition.
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