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Audio clip from interview with Adele Baratz and Florence Frost, May 19, 2015

Date

2015-05-19

Description

In this clip, Adele Baratz and Florence Frost discuss growing up in Las Vegas, the absence of a concentrated neighborhood of Jewish families, and the establishment of the Temple Beth Sholom gift shop for selling Jewish goods like candles and menorahs.

Sound

Brochure for American Nevada Company, circa 2005

Date

2005

Archival Collection

Description

The brochure describes the history of American Nevada Company, a real estate development firm. The company is based in Henderson, Nevada, and specializes in master planned communities and commercial real estate development.

Text

Audio clip from interview with Myra Berkovits, August 21, 2014

Date

2014-08-21

Description

Part of an interview with Myra Berkovits on August 21, 2014. In this clip, Berkovits talks about her first home in Las Vegas, and a very helpful neighbor who helped her find employment as a teacher.

Sound

Essay, by Charles Salton (1921-2004), 2002

Date

2002

Archival Collection

Description

Handwritten essay by Adele Baratz?s brother, Charles Salton, in 2002 describing his family history since coming to Las Vegas in 1928, and the history of the Jewish community in the area.

Text

Press release, Jay J. Sarno - The Magic Touch, circa 1969

Date

1968 to 1971

Archival Collection

Description

This press release details the "magic touch" of Jay Sarno who conceived of and built successful casinos and hotels in Las Vegas, including Caesars Palace and Circus Circus.

Text

Speech transcript by Joyce Mack for UNLV Alumni Association honor as 2008 Silver State Award recipient

Date

2008

Description

In 2008, Joyce Mack was honored for her continued support of UNLV with the Silver State Award.

Text

Essay or speech transcript by George Katz on the history of Temple Beth Sholom, 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

Essay or speech transcript about the beginning of Temple Beth Sholom and the contributions of the temple presidents.

Text

Audio clip from interview with Mike and Sallie Gordon by Adriane Massa, March 2, 1977

Date

1977-03-02

Description

Part of an interview with Mike and Sallie Gordon on March 2, 1977. In this clip, Gordon discusses moving to Nevada and life in Las Vegas.

Sound

Audio clip from interview with Sallie and Mike Gordon by Adriane Massa, March 2, 1977

Date

1977-03-02

Description

Part of an interview with Sallie and Mike Gordon on March 2, 1977. In this clip, the Gordon's discuss Southern Nevada during the Depression and building in the early days of Las Vegas.

Sound

Audio clip from interview with Gil Shaw, May 3, 2016

Date

2016-05-03

Description

In this audio clip, Gil Shaw talks about being the default historian for Congregation Ner Tamid, and his interest in preserving history for future generations.

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