Materials contain photographs and photographic slides of murals and graphic emblems painted for schools by Robert Beckmann from 1977 to 1993. The photographs primarily depict paintings for schools in Las Vegas, Nevada, including elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, and several buildings on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
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Robert Beckmann Photographs
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School staff and children standing outside of the Vegas Heights Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada. The flag was donated to the school in the name of an unidentified WWII casualty. The man involved in the war casualty was the father of Billy, who is identified standing by the flag Pole.
On March 12, 1981, Kim Rhodes interviewed Mario C. Monaco (born in Italy) about his life as an educator in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the interview, Monaco speaks about his various teaching positions, how he ended up in Las Vegas, the changes seen in the Clark County School District and how it compares to educational districts throughout the nation. Moreover, Monaco discusses wages and teacher education opportunities, sports and extracurricular activities in school, community involvement, and racial integration through busing. Lastly, Monaco talks about his appointment to Director of Vocational Education in the Clark County School Districts, the programs offered by the vocational center in the valley and the importance of education.