In the 1950s and 1960s, Nevada experienced a nursing shortage, largely as a result of the lack of nursing schools in the state and rapid population growth. To address the problem, the Nevada Board of Regents approved the implementation of an associate degree program at the campus of Nevada Southern University (now known as the University of Nevada, Las Vegas) in 1965, and that fall the first students were admitted.
The Renee Lee Papers span from the 1950s to 2012 and document the life of singer and actress Renee Lee through photographs, her original music scores, newspaper clippings, and a mid-career resume. The collection also includes an alphabetized card catalog of the private performances Lee booked from 1998-2012.
The Elsie and Richard Goldsworthy Collection on Las Vegas Ephemera (1960-1999) contains ephemera from hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada and includes programs, table tents, and postcards. There is additional material created by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and invitations to special events hosted by various Las Vegas dignitaries. Additional materials includes programs and fliers from local theater companies in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Terry Ritter Collection, dating from approximately 1995-2012, contains six color prints of Ritter's artwork depicting Las Vegas, Nevada showgirls. There is also one convention flier advertising her artwork.
The Lorraine Thomas-Perry Papers (1910-1936) contain the personal papers of Lorraine Thomas and her family, who were early residents of Beatty, Nevada. Collection materials include report cards, graduation certificates, correspondence, and short stories and poems written by family members. The majority of collection are photocopies. The collection also contains one original program for the opening banquet and ball for Hotel Fayle in Goodsprings, Nevada on May 13, 1916.
The Jean Ford Papers (1958-1996) include political documents, campaign materials for Jean Ford's political campaigns, and materials pertaining to campaign issues such as health services, general improvement districts, and parks and recreation. There is extensive material on Red Rock National Conservation Area, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and the National Issues Forum. Women's issues cover the years 1964-1981 and contain information relating to the League of Women Voters, Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and International Women's Year (IWY), as well as Anti-ERA and Anti-IWY materials.
Information about the Poker Palace sign that sits at 2757 N Las Vegas Blvd. Site address: 2757 N Las Vegas Blvd Sign owner: Marvin and Laura Coleman Sign details: This location opened 1974 with a castle theme. This location is also claimed as a locals casino. In 2015 their main pylon roadside sign caught on fire, but it was recently replaced. Sign condition: 4- the signs that were not in the fire are still in relatively good condition Sign form: Two pylons and architectural sign Sign-specific description: The building itself has many different neon signs on it mostly red neon. Also the buildings architecture matches the palace theme. There are two pylon signs the first one states "Poker Palace Bingo" in channeled neon letters, then below is a reader board. The second pylon is just north a little of the first one, this is the one that caught on fire in 2015. After the fire the beam bases of the sign remained. This sign has "Poker Palace Casino" in red channeled letters. Sign - type of display: Neon and incandescent Sign - media: Steel and plastic Sign - non-neon treatments: Reader board Sign animation: Flasher for incandescent light bulbs. Sign environment: This is located in North Las Vegas in a residential area and by a few other small businesses. Sign - date of installation: Late 2015/ early 2016 for new pylon sign, others look to be older Sign - date of redesign/move: 2015 pylon sign went up in flames and was destroyed, then replaced Sign - thematic influences: The building looks like a palace which goes with their names and theme. Also their signs showcases similar shapes to the building. Survey - research locations: Poker Palace website http://pokerpalace.net/History.html , Images of sign , Review Journal article https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/nlv-casino-marquee-fire-sends-up-plume-visible-for-miles/ Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond Survey - date completed: 2017-08-23 Sign keywords: Architectural; Neon; Incandescent; Steel; Plastic; Flashing; Reader board; Pylon; Fascia