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José Luis Viñas Papers

Identifier

MS-00468

Abstract

The collection contains drawings, photographs, and posters featuring costumes designed by José Luis Viñas, a Spanish costume designer active in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1960 to 2000. Viñas is best known for his costume designs for Vive les Girls (1962-1975) and Casino de Paris (1963-1982), both long-running shows at the Dunes Hotel and Casino, as well as for Siegfried and Roy's show at the Frontier Hotel in the mid-1980s. Viñas also did some costume designs for an unidentified show in Sun City, South Africa in the late 1970s and later a show called Circus Cabaret at the Lady Luck Casino Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Jeff Van Ee Papers

Identifier

MS-00470

Abstract

The Jeff Van Ee Papers consist of the papers of environmentalist John Jeffrey Van Ee from 1974 to 2012 that document a portion of Van Ee’s environmental activity, notably his participation on environmental committees in the Las Vegas, Nevada area for water conservation and wildlife protection. The papers are comprised of correspondence, memoranda, reports, studies, newspaper clippings and meeting agendas and minutes.

Archival Collection

Terry Wilsey Papers on the Las Vegas, Nevada LGBT Community

Identifier

MS-00472

Abstract

The Terry Wilsey Papers on the Las Vegas, Nevada LGBT Community (1979-2002) are comprised of records from the Las Vegas Gay Switchboard, the Nevadans for Human Rights, and other LGBT community groups based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection contains newsletters, agendas and meeting minutes, informational pamphlets, as well as photographs, programs, and a VHS recording of local theatre productions.

Archival Collection

Florence McClure Papers

Identifier

MS-00477

Abstract

The Florence McClure Papers (1969-2007) are comprised of writings, correspondence, newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, and assorted publications that focus on McClure's work with women's organizations, her efforts on behalf of the Southern Nevada Women's Correctional Facility, and her political advocacy work. It also contains a large number of reference clippings McClure collected on women's issues from local, national, and international publications.

Archival Collection

Mollie Gregory Collection of Oral Histories

Identifier

MS-00516

Abstract

The Mollie Gregory Collection of Oral Histories contains audio interviews and brief transcripts that focus on welfare, family, and women's issues in Nevada from 1970 to 1974. Gregory interviewed Nevada residents including Maya Miller, Ruby Duncan, and Mary Wesley, who described their lives during the anti-poverty and women's rights campaigns in the early 1970s. The collection documents views on welfare; the Equal Rights Amendment; race, discrimination, and civil rights; and political campaigns.

Archival Collection

Antonio Morelli Papers

Identifier

MS-00558

Abstract

The Antonio Morelli Papers include materials spanning from the 1910s to the 1970s that chronicle the professional and private life of longtime Sands Hotel and Casino orchestra conductor and musical director, Antonio Morelli and his wife Helen. The collection includes snapshots from Morelli's early life, three scrapbooks, one box of sound recording tapes, and a box of slides from Thailand. The collection also documents Morelli’s efforts to provide classical music concerts for the Las Vegas, Nevada community and his involvement with the Guardian Angel Church on the Las Vegas Strip.

Archival Collection

Rena Nora Papers on Gambling Addiction

Identifier

MS-00584

Abstract

The Rena Nora Papers on Gambling Addiction (1978-2009) consist of the personal correspondence, research notes, and publications of psychiatrist Rena Nora. In addition to positions in New Jersey and New York, Dr. Nora was the Chief of Psychiatric Services at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she focused on issues of compulsive gambling. The papers also house several compact disks which contain presentations that Dr. Nora gave at various conferences on problem gambling in the United States.

Archival Collection

Margaret Kelly Collection on the Bluebell Girls

Identifier

MS-00604

Abstract

The Margaret Kelly Collection on the Bluebell Girls (1935-1997) includes personal scrapbooks created by Margaret Kelly, programs from international shows featuring the Bluebell Girls dance troupe, and photographs of the Bluebell Girls. The scrapbooks include newspaper clippings covering Kelly's work at the Folies-Bergère and Lido de Paris, Paris, France, and her long career as creator and manager of the world famous Bluebell Girls. Also included are materials from 1958 about the Bluebell Girls shows in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Robert Beckmann Professional Papers

Identifier

MS-00606

Abstract

The Robert Beckmann Professional Papers (approximately 1964-2020) include photographs, sketches, plans, and proposals for murals and art installations that Beckmann designed or painted in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. The collection also includes correspondence, awards, and promotional materials for art exhibitions featuring Beckmann and other artists.

Archival Collection

Julius Jensen Professional Papers

Identifier

MS-00640

Abstract

The Julius Jensen Professional Papers (1630-1979) consist of medical research notes, medical journal reprints, manuscript and article drafts, professional and personal correspondence, business and financial records, investment information, travel information, photographic prints, art prints, and collectible books and magazines.

Archival Collection