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Ham, Artemus W., Sr., 1892-1970

Artemus W. “Art” Ham Sr. (1892-1970) was a highly respected Las Vegas, Nevada attorney and a philanthropist who devoted his work towards the Las Vegas community as well as the development of the Las Vegas strip. Ham was also president of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce in 1929 and a recognized supporter to the University of Las Vegas, Nevada (UNLV). He became active in the city’s real estate and had faith in the future of Las Vegas.

Person

Betty Henderson Professional Papers

Identifier

MS-00253

Abstract

The Betty Henderson Professional Papers (1963-1985) are comprised of materials produced by Betty Henderson in her capacity as a private music teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada and as a member of the Nevada Music Teachers Association (NMTA). The collection includes scrapbooks of concert programs and NMTA events, materials from Henderson's experiences in Europe as a People-to-People ambassador with the Music Teachers National Association, and recordings on reel-to-reel tapes of concerts Henderson performed in or judged.

Archival Collection

Vern Lanegrasse Papers

Identifier

MS-00295

Abstract

The Vern Lanegrasse Papers (1961-2010) consist of materials from the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine and the California Restaurant Writers Association as well as event programs, menus, and other materials related to food and wine.

Archival Collection

Stonewall Park Collection

Identifier

MS-00501

Abstract

The Stonewall Park Collection (1983-1987) documents the Stonewall Park project, an unrealized gay community in Nevada. Material includes news clippings and ephemera, as well as financial records and ancillary documents detailing bankruptcies and litigation associated with the Stonewall Park project. Much of this material is photocopied from MS 1990-15 (Fred Schoonmaker Papers), held at the Museum of GLBT History in San Francisco, CA.

Archival Collection

Joe Williams Music Scores

Identifier

MS-00608

Abstract

The Joe Williams Music Scores date from 1940 to 1991 and comprise the handwritten musical scores of American jazz musician Joe Williams, born Joseph Goreed. Many of the musical scores are Williams' original arrangements.

Archival Collection

Myram Borders Papers

Identifier

MS-00617

Abstract

The Myram Borders Papers (1965-1998) contain articles written by Borders, newspaper clippings, court transcripts, photographs, slides, agendas, meeting minutes, and a copy of the joint operating agreement between the Las Vegas Review Journal and the Las Vegas Sun. Also included are media kits for the Desert Inn Hotel and Casino and the Stealth Fighter Public Debut, an annual report to Sheriff John Moran concerning organized crime, and a copy of the MGM fire litigation.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Hollywood Casino Corporation Promotional Materials and Reports

Identifier

MS-00682

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Hollywood Casino Corporation Promotional Materials and Reports includes annual reports, prospectus, 10-K forms, 10-Q forms, equity reports, financial research, press releases, press kits, a stockholder meeting notice, and promotional materials for Hollywood Casino Corporation in Dallas, Texas, dating from 1992 to 2001.

Archival Collection

River Mountains Trail Partnership Records

Identifier

MS-00796

Abstract

The River Mountains Trail Partnership Records date from 1995 to 2015 and document the planning and construction of the River Mountains Loop Trail in Clark County, Nevada. The collection contains meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence, project notes, trail maps, land surveys, grant applications, photographic slides of the trail and Lake Mead, environmental assessments, ephemera from National Trails Day, trail guides, interpretive plans, and development reports.

Archival Collection