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Las Vegas United Jewish Appeal "The Dinner of 'The Second Chance'" poster, 1953-1959

Date

1953 to 1959

Description

The Dinner of 'The Second Chance' poster from the Las Vegas United Jewish Appeal asking for contributions to aid Jewish refugees. The text on the front reads: "We need you... to attend a special dinner on behalf of the United Jewish Appeal on Sunday, July 13, 1958 at 7 PM. in the Copa Room of the Sands Hotel. Guest of Honor... Dr. Avraham Biran - Israel Counsul General. RSVP DU 2-3144. Las Vegas United Jewish Appeal. Campaign Chairman: Carl Cohen; Nevada State Chairman: Edward Levinson; Co-chairmen: Moe Dalitz and Jacob Kozloff [Also listed: names of members of campaign committee, trades and professions, ladies' committee, public relations, treasurer, and secretary."

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Las Vegas United Jewish Appeal "Thank You... for life!" poster, 1953-1959

Date

1953 to 1959

Description

Thank You... for life! poster from the Las Vegas United Jewish Appeal asking for contributions to aid Jewish refugees. The text across the front reads: "THANK YOU... for life! -For a second chance to breathe as free human beings again... for the chance to toil and work with dignity and self-respect. -For the greatest give man can give - LIFE! -For this - we give you the greatest gift man can receive - GRATITUDE! Your contribution thru the Las Vegas Jewish Appeal has helped nearly 100 of 80,000 emergency rescue cases reach Israel from Poland and Moslem countries - for their second chance at life! Thank you. Las Vegas United Jewish Appeal. Carl Cohen, Chairman; Moe Dalitz and Jacob Kozloff, Co-chairmen; Edward Levinson, Nevada State Chairman"

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Heart to Heart Oral History Project

"An often told story is that Moe Dalitz, legendary casino owner, built Sunrise Hospital. Did other colorful residents play major roles in early heath care? Who were some of the early doctors? Why was the highway between the city and the Nevada Test Site referred to as the "widow maker?" The unique challenges of doctors and health care personnel in Las Vegas are described as they evolved from a tent hospital to the modern facilities of today."

Source: https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/ohrc/projects

Corporate Body

Sachs, Allan D. "Al", 1925-2002

Allan D. "Al" Sachs (1925-2002) was a Las Vegas, Nevada casino executive who owned the Stardust, Fremont, and Sundance (now known as The D) hotel-casinos with partner Herb Tobman during the 1980s. Sachs was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 17, 1925. He lied about his age and joined the Navy at age 16. After the navy, he entered the illegal gambling industry in Chicago and later worked as a dealer in Cuba and Las Vegas. In Las Vegas, he opened the Royal Nevada Casino in 1955 and was a minor investor in the Tropicana in 1958.

Person

Audio clip of interview with Sharon Walker by Barbara Tabach, October 8, 2014

Date

2014-10-08

Description

Part of an interview with Sharon Walker on October 8, 2014. In this clip, Sharon Walker is talks about family and life in Las Vegas.

Sound