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Rhonda Mushkin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03502

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rhonda Mushkin conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 23, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Mushkin discusses her upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about her parents’ move to Las Vegas in the early 1950s, being original members of Temple Beth Sholom Las Vegas, and their retail clothing store businesses. Mushkin remembers attending Hebrew school, graduating from Clark High School, and going to Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California. Later, Mushkin discusses her work as a divorce lawyer in Las Vegas, and being a founder for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) women's golf team. Lastly, Mushkin talks about the impact that Steve Wynn had on the growth of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Public Safety and Campus Police Records

Identifier

UA-00042

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Public Safety and Campus Police Records (1968-1969, 2002-2006) consists of annual campus safety reports and documentation regarding community relations with local Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Nevada Southern Police (now University Police Services). It also contains documentation about the law enforcement program on campus.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Records

Identifier

UA-00045

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Performing Arts Center Records (approximately 1976-1995) contain materials from various events organized by the Performing Arts Center in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, such as the Charles Vanda Master Series and the Las Vegas Chamber Players program. Materials include event programs, promotional fliers, and informational brochures.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law Records

Identifier

UA-00048

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) William S. Boyd School of Law Records (approximately 1968-2002) contains materials that document the history of the Boyd School of Law at UNLV. Materials include external school studies performed for UNLV, law school formation committees, proposals, and William S. Boyd building dedication ceremony documents.

Archival Collection

William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Records

Identifier

UA-00034

Abstract

The William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Records (1970-2016) contain documents pertaining to the College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Materials include student projects, manuscript drafts by Jerome (Jerry) Vallen, brochures and promotional material, newsletters, and magazines. Also included are photographs of casino and hospitality industry workers and hospitality related events. Also included are publicity photographs of entertainers as well as models and showgirls in beauty pageants and at casinos. It is presumed that these photographs werey used for creating Premier: The Magazine of the UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Sciences Records

Identifier

UA-00114

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) College of Sciences Records (approximately 1968-2002) contain assorted records from the mathematical sciences, biology, chemistry, geoscience, and physics departments. The collection contains faculty and staff directories, memoranda, faculty meeting minutes, bulletins, and faculty retreat documents.

Archival Collection

Dwight (D. A.) Anthony Downey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02571

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dwight (D. A.) Anthony Downey conducted by Claytee D. White on February 05, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Downey discusses his early life in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He describes the African American owned businesses on the Black Wall Street, and the community where he grew up in. Downey recalls moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1977, being involved in the entertainment industry, and his employment with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the food service industry.

Archival Collection

Nevada Southern University Land Foundation Collection

Identifier

UA-00095

Abstract

The Nevada Southern University Land Foundation Collection (1961-1972) contains documents relating to the planning and expansion of the University of Nevada, Southern Regional Division (now University of Nevada, Las Vegas) campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection contains development studies, reports, city maps, and correspondence.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Faculty, Staff, and Student Directories

Identifier

UA-00117

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Faculty, Staff, and Student Directories (1960-2009) contain published directories for UNLV students, staff, and faculty. Directories contain contact information for individuals and departments on the UNLV campus.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Records

Identifier

UA-00118

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Records (1970, 2004-2015) contain department newsletters, UNLV publications, and news articles about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as the College of Sciences. The collection includes flyers and information about the Western Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society when it was hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection also includes a program for the Chemistry building's cornerstone ceremony in 1970 and a memorial program for former faculty member, Stephen Carper.

Archival Collection