The Professional Papers series is mainly comprised of materials dated from 1969 to 2002 that document Muriel Stevens' work as a television chef and newspaper columnist. This series includes newspaper articles, menus, press kits, invitations, and ephemera related to the Las Vegas hospitality industry. Nevada State Dairy Commission meeting minutes and a publication are included in the series, as well as biographical information, correspondence, certificates, and photographs related to Stevens' work and her social life.
Handwritten description provided on back of photo: "Rochelle Hornsby- Muriel Stevens - Etta Harmell (Chairman) - Planning the menu- Israel Independence Day Celebration may 6 - 7pm Public Welcome 734-1203-735-7562."
Muriel Stevens (1925-2016) is a former newspaper columnist, author, chef, and radio and television host. Born December 22, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1954. Stevens is known for her radio and television shows, which focused on food, nutrition, and consumer issues. She hosted a one hour daily radio talk show for eight years before moving to television, where celebrity guests joined her on The Muriel Stevens Show to cook their favorite meals.