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From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VI. Tonopah, Nevada -- Subseries VI.G. Miscellaneous. A gathering of local citizens and Tonopah Army Air Base personnel at the Ramona Hotel, spring of 1943. From left, Colonel Flynn, Captain Smith’s wife, Captain Leo Delore, Catherine Banovich-Lydon, and members of the Tonopah Army Air Force Band, Nevada.
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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas #VegasStrong Banner (2017) is comprised of a vinyl banner depicting a silhouette of the Las Vegas, Nevada skyline. The banner includes signatures and messages written by UNLV students in memory of the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas at the Route 91 Harvest music festival.
Archival Collection
Oral history interview with Adelaide Robbins conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on April 18, 2008 and April 29, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Robbins discusses her experience in piano lessons at age six and having a professional career by the age of 12. Robbins also discusses playing many Las Vegas, Nevada venues and "always [being] the only woman in the band."
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Oral history interview with Jimmy Lee conducted by Vanessa Concepcion, Kristel Peralta, and Stefani Evans on May 25, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Jimmy shares his family's history as entertainers and producers in Korea and their migration to the United States when Jimmy was six years old. He talks about their move to Durham, North Carolina and their relocation to Las Vegas, his education, and his current business, mentorship, and philanthropic pursuits. Subjects discussed include: Arirang Sisters; Jo Mackey Sixth Grade Center; Nevada's tax structure; Commercial Center.
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