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Archie and Zora Grant Papers

Identifier

MS-00137

Abstract

The Archie and Zora Grant Papers document the lives of Archie and Zora Grant from 1918 to 1973. Materials include scrapbooks, clippings, correspondence, records, certificates, and awards pertaining to Archie’s career in the Nevada Legislature, the State Board of Education, Las Vegas Housing Authority, and Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

Archival Collection

Hank Greenspun Papers

Identifier

MS-00138

Abstract

The Hank Greenspun Papers date from 1962 to 1966 and are comprised of draft manuscripts of the books Where I Stand: Records of a Reckless Man written by Hank Greenspun and Alex Pelle, and drafts of the manuscript Rebel with Many Causes, originally entitled Idol Smasher, a biography written about Hank Greenspun by Ed Reid.

Archival Collection

Henry Hudson Lee Papers

Identifier

MS-00139

Abstract

Henry Hudson Lee Papers (1903-1965) are comprised of manuscript copies of Henry Hudson Lee's memoirs titled "My Memoirs" and his biography of his father titled "A Brief Sketch of the Life and Family of Milton LaFayette Lee."

Archival Collection

Dr. William S. Park Papers

Identifier

MS-00140

Abstract

The Dr. William S. Park Papers (1926-1937) contain check receipts, books containing records of cash, expenses and summaries from his practice as a Las Vegas, Nevada dentist. There are personal receipts, memberships and donations, and utility bills. Also included are tax and assessment papers, travel expenses, and records for the Park Building.

Archival Collection

Charles Duncan (C. D.) Baker Papers

Identifier

MS-00141

Abstract

The Charles Duncan (C.D.) Baker Papers (1951-1972) consist of clippings, correspondence, and political brochures related to the life and career of Las Vegas, Nevada Mayor Charles Duncan (C.D.) Baker. The collection also contains several scrapbooks of clippings and a mayoral plaque of appreciation from the City of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Lake-Eglington Family Papers

Identifier

MS-00142

Abstract

The Lake-Eglington Family Papers (1905-1983) consist of correspondence, school records, newspaper clippings, announcements, and receipts collected by Olive Lake-Eglington, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1904 until the early 1980s. Items of unique interest in the collection include a 1907 temperance pledge and World War Two ration books from 1943.

Archival Collection

A.E. Cahlan Newspaper Columns

Identifier

MS-00143

Abstract

The A. E. Cahlan Newspaper Columns (1930-1968) consists of scrapbooks containing a complete run of Cahlan's "From Where I Sit" editorial column that he wrote for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and the Las Vegas Sun" from 1930 to 1968.

Archival Collection

James Cashman Sr. Papers

Identifier

MS-00144

Abstract

The James Cashman Sr. Papers date from approximately 1890 to 1969 and contain correspondence, photographs, insurance records, and bank records related to Cashman and his businesses in Southern Nevada. The collection documents the lives of the Cashman family and their businesses in southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Earl Rockwell Papers

Identifier

MS-00145

Abstract

The Earl Rockwell Papers (1852-1978) consists of newspaper clippings, diaries, books, correspondence, and ephemera related to Las Vegas, Nevada pioneer Earl Rockwell. The collection documents Rockwell’s life in Las Vegas and Elmira, New York and also contains seven nineteenth-century diaries that belonged to Rockwell’s grandmother, Amanda Brees.

Archival Collection

Albert E. Wile Papers

Identifier

MS-00146

Abstract

The Albert E. Wile Papers (1941-1973) contain the papers of Albert Wile, who served as a police captain in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1940s. Wile oversaw the city jail; his papers include correspondence from and about inmates and inventories and records of the Las Vegas City Jail. It also includes personal correspondence of Wile and some newspaper clippings about law enforcement in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection