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Task Force for a Just and Inclusive Campus Environment Records

Identifier

UA-00085

Abstract

The Task Force for a Just and Inclusive Campus Environment Records (1997-1999) contains self-published reports by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) organization, as well as inter-organizational correspondence, meeting agenda, and meeting minutes. These records contain materials used to study and raise awareness of equality issues at the UNLV campus.

Archival Collection

Perry Kaufman Papers

Identifier

MS-00414

Abstract

The Perry Kaufman Papers (1930-1974) are comprised of research material gathered by Kaufman for his doctoral dissertation, "The Best City of Them All: A History of Las Vegas, 1930-1960." Kaufman's research focused on the Las Vegas, Nevada Chamber of Commerce's role in promoting Las Vegas as a tourist destination. The collection primarily consists of newspaper clippings from the Las Vegas Review-Journal and the Las Vegas Sun. It also includes Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce minutes and publications, research on the history of Las Vegas, and Kaufman's notes and writings.

Archival Collection

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter AKAteens calendar

Date

1997

Description

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

Text

Transcript of interview with Ronald Bananto by Eric Henninger, March 15, 1981

Date

1981-03-15

Description

Eric Henninger interviews Detective Ronald Bananto at his home on March 15, 1981. Born in Coal Run, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bananto moved to Pioche, Nevada in 1949. A year later, and after a short period in San Francisco, California, Bananto relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1950. Bananto discusses police work, and life in Pioche, Nevada.

Text

Original Riviera Hotel: reproduction of architectural drawings

Date

1954-09-22

Description

From the Martin Stern Architectural Records (MS-00382) -- Riviera Hotel and Casino: Las Vegas, Nevada -- Project drawings

Image

Audio recording clip of interview with Jean Bennett by Claytee D. White, July 8, 2008

Date

2008-07-08

Description

Part of an interview with Jean Bennett by Claytee White on July 8, 2008. Bennett describes how black entertainers were treated by the casinos.

Sound