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Alan Copeland Music Scores

Identifier

MS-00492

Abstract

The Alan Copeland Music Scores are original handwritten music scores arranged by American composer Alan Copeland from approximately 1936 to 2004. Copeland worked with various musicians and groups, such as Les Brown, the Modernaires, and Sarah Vaughn.

Archival Collection

Phillip L. Cook oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00418

Abstract

Oral history interview with Phillip L. Cook conducted by Richard Strahan on March 3, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Cook first talks about his parents' move to Nevada and discusses how the school system has changed over time. He then describes the first businesses that opened up in the Downtown and Strip areas of Las Vegas, Nevada before discussing prostitution, Block 16, and recreational activities available to youth. Cook also talks about the first television sets and telephone systems made available, and he moves on to talk about the prices of things such as movies and haircuts when he was younger. The interview then moves to discussions on the Old Ranch, racial discrimination, school integration, the crime rate, and the school system in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Billy Root oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02569

Abstract

Oral history interview with Billy Root conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on May 14, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Root begins by discussing his upbringing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he developed an early interest in being a musician due to encouragement from his father, who was also a musician. He describes playing baritone saxophone in the Philadelphia Orchestra, performing at the Apollo Theater in Ella Fitzgerald's orchestra, and going on tour with a predominantly African American jazz band in the Southern United States during segregation. Root details his interactions and impressions of various celebrities, such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, attending Playboy parties, and eventually deciding to settle in Las Vegas, Nevada. He discusses working as a professional musician in Las Vegas, where he performed in such casinos as the Dunes and the Desert Inn. He concludes by discussing his retirement and his family.

Archival Collection

Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 13, 1989

Date

1989-04-13

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes with additional information about senate bills. CSUN Session 19 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 17, 2007

Date

2007-09-17

Description

Includes meeting agenda. CSUN Session 37 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 11, 2008

Date

2008-02-11

Description

Includes meeting agenda, with additional information about bills and bylaws. CSUN Session 37 Meeting Minutes and Agendas .

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 05, 2007

Date

2007-02-05

Description

Includes meeting agenda. CSUN Session 37 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Activities Board, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 25, 1978

Date

1978-09-25

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Activities Board. CSUN Session 7 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 10, 1978

Date

1978-10-10

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 7 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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