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Fedora Bontempi with Nora Pearson: photographic print

Date

1970

Description

From the Fedora Bontempi Simpkin Photograph Collection (PH-00239). On the left is Fedora Bontempi with Nora Pearson, Las Vegas Grandmother of the year in 1970.

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Photograph of a great rush going in the Pioche Mountains, Weepah, Nevada, 1927

Date

1927

Description

A great rush is going in the Pioche Mountains where gold has been found. Prospecting to show one of the greatest gold stakes in many years.

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Photograph of Cyril Wengert, circa 1909

Date

1908 to 1910

Archival Collection

Description

Portrait of Cyril Wengert. In this photograph he is estimated to be around 25 years old. On the bottom side of the photograph is, "Moons & Wills, Second & Pike, Seattle".

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Photograph of Leonard Ray Fayle Jr., (Nev.), 1940

Date

1940

Archival Collection

Description

Leonard Ray Fayle Jr. leans against a car during the summer of 1940. He died in a car accident in 1941 at the age of 7 years old.

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"Exported Democracy": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On Beijing students' demonstration.

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Transcript of interview with Mary Ann Culver by Stephen R. Johnson, March 22, 1981

Date

1981-03-22

Description

On March 22, 1981, Stephen R. Johnson interviewed his friend, food and beverage cashier, Mary Ann Culver, (born on November 2nd, 1913, in Walton, Indiana) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the Union in the 1950s, entertainers, showrooms, strikes, and organized crime. During the interview Mary also discusses Elvis, shows at the Thunderbird, ownership of the Thunderbird, weather, the local bus system, traffic, and Howard Hughes.

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Transcript of interview with Frank Cope by Marianne Johnson, March 15, 1978

Date

1978-03-15

Archival Collection

Description

On March 15, 1978, Marianne Johnson interviewed Frank Cope (born in Kansas, in 1930) at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Frank’s family relocated to Nevada from Kansas when he was six months old. For school, he attended the Westside Grammar School, Las Vegas Grammar School on Fifth Street, and Las Vegas High School. He also attended Carson City High School for two years before enlisting in the Army and going overseas. Pertaining to work, Mr. Cope describes his occupation as distribution superintendent at the Las Vegas Valley Water District. He recalls how he met his wife, who also works for the water district as a secretary in the engineering department. Additionally, most of Frank’s brothers work for the water district as well. Social groups or organizations Frank mentions being affiliated with include the Las Vegas Golf Association, two motorcycle clubs, the American Public Works Association, the American Water Works Association, and the Las Vegas Elks Lodge 1468.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter executive committee meeting agendas

Date

1999-09-22
1999-10-20
1999-11-17

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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