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Lori Lipman Brown Papers
Identifier
MS-00346
Abstract
The Lori Lipman Brown Papers date from 1975 to 2009 and document former Nevada State Senator Lori Lipman Brown's political career. It includes correspondence and materials from Brown's service as a Nevada State Senator from 1992 to 1994, case files from her defamation lawsuit against Nevada State Senator Kathy Augustine, and papers from her work opposing the Nevada Question 2 ballot measure on same-sex marriage in 2000. The collection also contains photocopies of biographical materials and personal and publicity photographs of Brown, as well as material from her time working with local high school and commmunity theatre programs.
Archival Collection
Bob Weinstein Papers on Compulsive Gambling
Identifier
MS-01194
Abstract
The Bob Weinstein Papers on Compulsive Gambling (1945-2024) contain pamphlets, brochures, conference packets, promotional material, correspondence, and ephemera related to Weinstein's involvement in Gamblers Anonymous (G.A.). The collection contains G.A. recovery resources, workshop and training booklets, and meeting minutes and correspondence from Weinstein's time on the G.A. International Board of Trustees. Also contained in the collection are copies of correspondence from Jim W. (founder of Gamblers Anonymous) to Bill W. (a founder of Alcoholics Anonymous) and many books and other publications related to compulsive gambling.
Archival Collection
Florence and Jerry Vallen Faculty Papers
Identifier
UA-00100
Abstract
The Florence and Jerry Vallen Faculty Papers (approximately 1935-2017) are comprised of personal papers and research files for Florence and Jerry Vallen, the founding dean of the College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The collection includes research files and drafts for
Archival Collection
Correspondence, Levi Syphus to Sadie B. Clayton
Date
1940-02-20
Archival Collection
Description
This folder is from the "Correspondence" file of the Sadie and Hampton George Papers (MS-00434)
Text
Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, December 3, 1974
Date
1974-12-03
Archival Collection
Description
Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 3 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.
Text
"Nazism, Racism Revisited": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald
Date
1988 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino Nazi war room collection.
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"My Hero": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald
Date
1980 (year approximate) to 1995 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. A Father's Day tribute to Mr. Sandy, author's stepfather.
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Ford, Jean, 1929-1998
Nevada politician and women's advocate Imogene "Jean" Young was born in Miami, Oklahoma, on December 28, 1929, to Daisy Adelphia (Flook) and Clarence Nathan Young. She had one brother, Byron Young. Her family moved to Joplin, Missouri, where she attended kindergarten through high school. In 1951 she graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas with a B.A. in Sociology. After graduation she worked as a recreational therapist for the American Red Cross in military hospitals until 1955.
Person
Ham, Artemus W., Sr., 1892-1970
Artemus W. “Art” Ham Sr. (1892-1970) was a highly respected Las Vegas, Nevada attorney and a philanthropist who devoted his work towards the Las Vegas community as well as the development of the Las Vegas strip. Ham was also president of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce in 1929 and a recognized supporter to the University of Las Vegas, Nevada (UNLV). He became active in the city’s real estate and had faith in the future of Las Vegas.
Person