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"Bashing Spring Bash Themes": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1988 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On the Allied Arts Masque Ball "Gone With the Wind" theme.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter scrapbook: "Spirit of AKA Theta Theta Omega style"

Date

2002 to 2003

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014).

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Crystal Palace Neon Survey document, September 6, 2017

Date

2017-09-06

Description

Information about the Crystal Palace that sits at 4680 Boulder Hwy.
Site address: 4680 Boulder Hwy
Sign owner: Tim Poole
Sign details: The building was constructed in 1977 for this Skating Center. This skating center opened during the prime skating rink roller age of the 70's/80's. The Crystal Palace does have a second location in North Las Vegas on Rancho built in 1981 which is ran by Larry & Judy Sandord though still under Tim Poole's company. Crystal Palace holds birthday parties, themed nights and open skate for all ages.
Sign condition: 4- has had some weathering over the ages.
Sign form: Pylon and building signs
Sign-specific description: On Boulder Hwy they have a roadside sign that has a yellow steel base with a yellow curved sign box that is lined with yellow incandescent light bulbs. Inside this box is a back lit plastic sign that states "Crystal Palace" in a retro 1970's/80's double lined font. Within the two words there is a red circle that showcases a navy blue pair of roller skates and then states "USA" in white letters within the red circle with two white stars on either side of it. On both sides of the building there are thin red steel words "Crystal Palace Skating Center" that is down lit by LED lights.
Sign - type of display: Incandescent, LED and backlit plastic sign
Sign - media: Steel and plastic
Sign - non-neon treatments: Signs on building up lit by LED lights and the roadside sign is backlit plastic
Sign animation: Flasher for incandescent light bulbs
Sign environment: On Boulder Hwy towards the East side of Las Vegas. There is an RV lot across the street as well as other shopping centers.
Sign - date of installation: Has been up sine at least 2007
Sign - thematic influences: The roller skate image on the sign shows symbolism for what kind of company it is, as well as the font makes you think of the classic 70's/80's roller rink style.
Sign - artistic significance: The double lined font is very 1970/80s roller rink/ video game style (similar to SEGAs logo).
Survey - research locations: Assessor's page, Crystal Palace website http://www.skatevegas.com/ , google maps satellite and road view
Surveyor: Emily Fellmer
Survey - date completed: 2017-09-06
Sign keywords: Incandescent; Backlit; Plastic; Steel; Flashing; Building-front design; Pole sign

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Transcript of interview with Wilma and Burt Bass by Barbara Tabach, February 9 , 2015

Date

2015-02-09

Description

In 1939, Wilma (Frank) Bass was born in New York City, where she began her involvement in theater at the age of ten. Almost twenty years later, she met Burt Bass (1932- ) when both worked for a photography studio, one of Burt first post-high school jobs. Burt opened his first professional photography studio in 1962, shortly after he married Wilma in 1960. The couple soon had two daughters – Jill and Wendy – and moved to Las Vegas in 1974. Burt initially worked for his brother-in-law Ed Frank's check cashing businesses and later opened his own photography business, Burton Studio. He later added services such as fingerprinting, background checks, and photographs for identification cards. Wilma worked as a jewelry salesperson, first at the Gold Factory then at Nieman Marcus. Socially, she was very involved with Temple Beth Sholom’s Sisterhood, using her theater talents to write, direct and produce various shows for the Sisterhood, ORT as well as B’nai B’rith Youth Organization. In this interview, Burt discusses his photography business, the migration of its storefront around town, and his colorful landlords, including individuals like Moe Dalitz and Art Marshall. Wilma talks about her sales career in the local jewelry industry, and more extensively, she shares memories of her involvement in the Jewish community with theater productions. Much of the discussion revolved around related news articles and personal photos from their relationships and activities within the Jewish community. The couple also shares stories of friendships with local entertainers, including Jerry Lewis and Neil Sedaka.

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Interview with Robert Campbell, March 9, 2004

Date

2004-03-09

Description

Narrator affiliation: Test Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Rocha, Fernando, 1994-

Coming from Durango and Tijuana, Mexico, Fernando Rocha’s parents met in Los Angeles in the mid-90s. Working in the sheet metal industry, his father’s career would take them to Las Vegas during the boom of the early 2000s to the slot machine industry where they would establish their family in Sunrise Manor. Little did he know that his son would later become a corporate banker working alongside the same industry with Wells Fargo.

Person

Jewish Nevada

The non-profit Jewish Nevada is the central coordinating body for fundraising, planning, allocations, and community services for the Jewish community in Las Vegas, Nevada and serves as the local chapter of the Jewish Federations of North America. Jewish Nevada has served the community since the 1960s and has raised several million dollars to support Jewish and humanitarian causes in Las Vegas, Israel, and in 59 countries around the world.

Corporate Body

UNLV Libraries Collection of Jackpot Enterprises, Inc. Promotional Materials and Reports

Identifier

MS-00954

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Jackpot Enterprises, Inc. Promotional Materials and Reports includes annual reports, financial reports, press releases, and promotional materials for Jackpot Enterprises, Inc. in Nevada, dating from 1981-1996.

Archival Collection