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Shelley Berkley Papers

Identifier

MS-00599

Abstract

The Shelley Berkley Papers (1987-2012) consist primarily of correspondence and other documents pertaining to Shelley Berkley's tenure as United States Representative for Nevada 1st congressional district. Topics include nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain, education, women's rights, health care, foreign affairs, veterans, economics, and homeland security. The collection also includes photographs, interviews, and awards. Shelley Berkley served as a member of Congress between 1999 and 2013.

Archival Collection

Shelley Berkley, 1999

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Political Buttons Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00302
Collection Name: Nevada Political Buttons Collection
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component

Photographs of Shelley Berkley, 2000-2007

Date

2000 to 2007

Archival Collection

Description

Group of photographs of Shelley Berkley, including an official portrait photograph.

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Shelley Berkley photographs, 1950s and 1999

Date

1955-19-59
1999

Archival Collection

Description

Group of photographs show Shelley Berkley (nee Levine) with her parents, and on the occasion of her wedding with Dr. Lawrence Lehrner.

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Film transparency of Shelley Berkley, mid-1980s

Date

1983 to 1986

Description

Nevada Congresswoman Shelley Berkley.

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Shelley Berkley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00112

Abstract

Oral history interview with Shelley Berkley conducted by Michael Geeser on January 9, 2006 for the I Remember When: Recollections from Las Vegas Jewish Leaders Oral History Project. Berkley talks about her career as a Jewish woman legislator, about growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and about issues such as Medicare, education, and Israel. She also answers questions from the audience.

Archival Collection

Shelley Berkley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02275

Abstract

Oral history interview with Shelley Berkley conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 13, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Berkley shares her family history, from her great-grandparents’ immigration to the United States to her immediate family’s migration from New York to Las Vegas, Nevada. She reflects upon her childhood experience in Las Vegas, including her varied leadership positions with Jewish organizations as well as at school, from junior high school through college. Berkley also talks about her involvement as an adult within the Jewish community and more broadly as a public servant, in all levels of government.

Archival Collection

Shelley Berkley POV Vegas, undated

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Shelley Berkley Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00599
Collection Name: Shelley Berkley Papers
Box/Folder: Box 34

Archival Component

Photograph of Shelley Berkley and Al Gore, probably 1987

Date

1987

Description

Shelley Berkley poses with Presidential candidate Al Gore during his campaign.

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