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Burt and Wilma Bass Photographs and Programs

Identifier

MS-00716

Abstract

The Burt and Wilma Bass photographs and programs mainly document the Bass’ involvement in the Jewish community of Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as their personal and professional lives. Images date from 1976 to 1987 and are entirely digital.

Archival Collection

Wilma and Burt Bass oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02273

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilma and Burt Bass conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 09, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Burt Bass discusses his photography business, the migration of its storefront around town, and his colorful landlords. Wilma Bass talks about her sales career in the local jewelry industry, and more extensively, she shares memories of her involvement in the Jewish community with theater productions. The couple also shares stories of friendships with local entertainers, including Jerry Lewis and Neil Sedaka.

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Photograph of Moe Dalitz, undated

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Burt and Wilma Bass Photographs and Programs
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Photographs of awards presented to Moe Dalitz, undated

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Photograph of Burt Bass and Rita Rudner, undated

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Burt and Wilma Bass Photographs and Programs
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Bass, Wilma, 1939-

Wilma (Frank) Bass (1939- ) is a retired Las Vegas, Nevada jewelry salesperson. Born and raised in New York, New York, Bass graduated from high school around 1958. She married Burt Bass in 1960 and the family moved to Las Vegas in the 1974.

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Photograph of Shelley Berkley and Al Gore at an event for Gore’s 1988 presidential campaign, probably 1987

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Burt and Wilma Bass Photographs and Programs
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Collection Number: MS-00716
Collection Name: Burt and Wilma Bass Photographs and Programs
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