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Photographs of miscellaneous events hosted by the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, 2000-2001, and undated

Date

2000 to 2001

Archival Collection

Description

Group of photographs of events hosted by the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas.

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Photograph of unidentified men and women on a porch

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

An unidentified group of people pose on a building's porch. All of the men and women wear hats except for the young boy in the front row.

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Photograph of men and women on porch, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1930

Description

An unidentified group of men and women sitting on a porch.

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Lake Mead women, image 001

Date

1943

Description

Five women in bathing suits sit on a boat for a promotional photo for Lake Mead. From left to right, 1. Maida Lee, 2. Lorna (Jollei) Kesterson, 3. Betty Gilmore Nickell, 4. Betty Ferguson, 5. Kelly Ward.

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Republican Women of Southern Nevada Political Action Committee Records

Identifier

MS-01087

Abstract

The Republican Women of Southern Nevada Political Action Committee Records (2012-2016) contain committee and financial records of the Republican Women of Southern Nevada Political Action Committee (RWSN PAC). The majority of the materials are representative of Priscilla Campbell's time as treasurer of RWSN PAC. Materials include campaign contribution reports, financial statements, meeting agendas and minutes, and souvenir programs for the organization's annual gala.

Archival Collection

Jewish Community Center of Las Vegas membership certificate to The United Synagogue of America, October 30, 1957

Date

1957-10-30

Archival Collection

Description

A membership certificate for The Jewish Community Center of Las Vegas. The text on the certificate reads: "The United Synagogue of America. This Charter of Affiliation certifies that The Jewish Community Center of Las Vegas of Las Vegas, Nevada is a constituent member of The United Synagogue of America. The National Organization of Conservative Congregations. Dated this 30th day of October, 1957. Bernath L. Jacobs, President. Bernard Segal, Executive Director."

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League of Women Voters records and newspaper clippings, 1977-1981

Date

1977 to 1981

Archival Collection

Description

The press releases and ephemera from the League of Women Voters provide details about meetings and officer installations for the Las Vegas chapter.

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Las Vegas, Nevada Women's Softball Collection

Identifier

MS-01120

Abstract

The Las Vegas, Nevada Women's Softball Collection (1951-1952) contains photographic prints and negatives depicting a southern Nevada women's softball team. The team was sponsored by Wilson's Texaco Station in Boulder City, Nevada, and the women played in regional games in both southern California and southern Nevada. Photographs in the collection show the team practicing at Peterson Field in Boulder City, and celebrating and spending time together at the Mt. Charleston Lodge. The collection also contains copies of personal accounts written by team member Orpha Alveta Bowman (McBride), who recalls the prejudice some of the lesbian members faced from local community members. The originals of these handwritten accounts are held in MS-01099.

Archival Collection

Photograph of unidentified women and child, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1930

Description

Two women and a child outside of an unidentified building. N.d.

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