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Photograph of Howard Hughes and other men, circa late 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

Howard Hughes and unidentified men surrounded by crowds.

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John B. DuBois Papers

Identifier

MS-00860

Abstract

The John B. DuBois Papers (1967-2012) contain legislative bills, reviews, and requests from his time as a Nevada State Assemblyman from Clark County. Also included are newspaper clippings, campaign material, contribution letters, and election results. There are Datagraphic Research, Inc. Opinion Polls conducted and written by his wife Judith DuBois, photographs, speeches, and a manuscript for a stage play adopted from a novel written by John DuBois.

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Records

Identifier

MS-00344

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Women's Political Caucus Records (1981-1992) document a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus. It was active in child care issues and in aiding women who aspired to be elected to public office. Included are chapter bylaws, minutes, newsletters, and information on local child care and the Act for Better Child Care Services of 1987. Also included are records of forums, conferences, dinners, newspaper advertisements, financial records, and membership information. There is national information, including a bumper sticker, and a poster.

Archival Collection

Amber Diskin oral history interview: transcript

Date

2018-01-05

Description

Oral history interview with Amber Diskin conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 5, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Amber Diskin discusses her experience at the Route 91 Harvest music festival during the October 1, 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Diskin talks about finding her way home after escaping the crowds and letting her family and friends know she was not hurt. She speaks of the aftermath of the shooting, including how her children were affected, the post-traumatic stress disorder she developed, and how the shooting has affected her love of concerts. As a native Nevadan, she shares her views of Las Vegas and how her sense of community deepened after this event. Diskin ends the interview by discussing her appreciation for the first responders and the gift baskets she helped distribute to hospitals, police stations, and the fire department.

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County agent project report, Erosion-flood control, April 1938

Date

1938-04

Description

Summary of situation, goals, duties of cooperating agencies, and procedures regarding the effort to prevent flooding and erosion threatening properties and silting Lake Mead. Cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, University of Nevada Agricultural Extension Division and United States Department of Agricultural Cooperating. Project Number: State Office #172, Clark County #12.

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Press releases from the Sahara Hotel and Casino, 1976-1977

Date

1976 to 1977

Description

Four press/news releases from the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The releases discuss entertainment news concerning various celebrities like Jerry Lewis, Don Rickles, Tony Bennett, Abbe Lane, Mary Welch, and Bruce Maxwell.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 9, 1975

Date

1975-09-09

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 4 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 10, 1974

Date

1974-09-10

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 3 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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