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Coates Playing Cards Collection

Identifier

MS-00765

Abstract

The Coates Playing Cards Collection (1920s-1960s) consists of sixty-six decks of playing cards collected by Mrs. Phillip A. Coates. The collection includes promotional decks from various businesses, including the Southern Pacific Lines railroad and the Grace Line steamship company. The majority of the decks are of a narrower design to be used in playing canasta or bridge, with many being multi-deck sets.

Archival Collection

Della Coates oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00398

Abstract

Oral history interview with Della Coates conducted by Bill Hitchcock on March 18, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Coates discusses public services, atomic testing, Nellis Air Force Base, the education system, military life, the difference in wages between careers, and wage changes. She also describes her time working for the telephone company.

Archival Collection

Della Coates interview, March 18, 1978: transcript

Date

1978-03-18

Description

On March 18, 1978, collector Bill Hitchcock interviewed Della Coates (b. June 17th, 1919 in Birmingham, Alabama) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the interview, Della Coates discusses her time working for the telephone company. She also speaks about the changes in education and about changes throughout Las Vegas.

Text

Photograph of Veronica Harmon in a coat

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1959 (year approximate)

Description

A fine sepia portrait of Veronica Harmon.

Image

The Coates Twins, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records

Archival Component

Mink coats, 1958

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Sands Hotel Public Relations Records

Archival Component

Fowler Coates: booklets, 1992

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gaming Research Files

Archival Component

Coat Drive flier, 2000

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records

Archival Component