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Leaflet of coming attractions at the Sands Hotel and Casino, late 1960s - early 1970s

Date

1965 to 1975

Description

Blue paper leaflet showcasing Jack Entratter's guest lineup for The Copa Room and The Celebrity Theatre at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Guest appearances include Alan King, Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Louis Prima, Righteous Brothers, and Buddy Greco.

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Las Vegas United Jewish Appeal "ONLY if you've ever loved a child..." poster, 1953-1959

Date

1953 to 1959

Description

ONLY if you've ever loved a child... poster from the Las Vegas United Jewish Appeal asking for contributions to aid Jewish refugees. Text across the front reads: "ONLY if you've ever loved a child... - can you understand young tears - can you see life's very first heartache! TODAY is an EMERGENCY for 200,000 Jewish children in troubled lands overseas - they are crying - they are lonely - and they need help. Only you can still the tears - only you can light their way to new homes, loving homes, filled with affection and warmth - only in Israel will these children find their Second Chance to live again! Your contribution to the Emergency Rescue Fund for $100,000,000 can help these children - 45,000 of them in North African ghettos alone - to a new home, a new life of Israel. GIVE TODAY - ANOTHER CHILD MAY LIVE TODAY! Las Vegas United Jewish Appeal Post Office Box 1981 Las Vegas, Nevada. Carl Cohen, chairman/Co-chairmen: Moe Dalitz and Jacob Kozloff/Nevada State Chairman: Edward Levinson"

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Human Rights Proclaimed press release from the Clark County School District, December 9, 1983

Date

1983-12-09

Description

Press Release titled "Human Rights Proclaimed" from the Clark County School District.

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Audio clip from interview with Elaine Galatz, April 23, 2015

Date

2015-04-23

Description

Part of an interview with Elaine Galatz on April 23, 2015. In this clip, Galatz describes how she became involved with the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas as president.

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Audio clip from interview with Ron Lurie, June 5, 2015

Date

2015-06-15

Archival Collection

Description

Ron Lurie talks about winning a seat on the Las Vegas City Council, and the voting population of the city.

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Audio clip from interview with Sonja Saltman, August 18, 2015

Date

2015-08-18

Description

In this audio clip, Sonja Saltman describes coming to the United States, and to Las Vegas, in the 1970s.

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Handwritten genealogy of the Mack family by Michael S. Mack, 2015

Date

2015

Archival Collection

Description

The history of the Mack family, as remembered by Michael Mack, includes the businesses each of the Mack brothers established in Las Vegas and Boulder City.

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Transcript of interview with Mindy Unger-Wadkins by Barbara Tabach, October 28, 2015

Date

2015-10-28

Description

In this interview, Unger-Wadkins discusses growing up in Las Vegas? close-knit Jewish community in the 1960s and 1970s, and involvement with various Jewish youth organizations and activities. She also describes her career in public relations, reflecting upon the unique challenges faced when interacting with the public, and with politics, in her positions. Unger-Wadkins ends by describing her current work in land development, particularly the history of the Three Kids Mine and the technical and political process of ensuring the land is suitable as a residential area.

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Transcript of interview with David Straus and Heidi Straus by Barbara Tabach, November 6, 2015

Date

2015-11-06

Description

In this interview, the Straus? discuss the joys of growing up in Las Vegas during the 1960s and 1970s, and the changes within the community over time, especially in educational opportunities. Both talk about Joyce Straus? career as artist and art educator, and the influence she had on their lives. They also remember Heidi?s father, Jay Sarno, and the impact he had on the local gaming industry. There is also discussion of the founding of Congregation Ner Tamid, the role of Jewish women?s philanthropy within the community, as well as the establishment of The Meadows School.

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Transcript of interview with Maurice "Maury" Halfon Behar by Barbara Tabach, March 14, 2016

Date

2016-03-14

Description

In this interview, Behar reflects upon his childhood in France, and later adjusting to life in New York. He talks of his admiration for those that have cared for him in his youth, including Marie Cazous and his parents, Marco and Flora Behar. He details his career path, and how he ended up in Las Vegas. In addition, Behar describes a recent family trip to France, visiting his place of birth for the first time since leaving as a child.

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