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Mabel Hoggard School: ephemera

Date

1974 to 2011

Archival Collection

Description

Folder of materials from the Mabel Hoggard Papers (MS-00565) -- Educational work and legacy file. This folder contains the Mabel Hoggard 6th Grade Center 1984-1985 yearbook, correspondence to Mabel Hoggard, Mabel Hoggard School event programs, newspaper clippings, and other documents related to Mabel Hoggard School.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, December 17, 2004

Date

2004-12-17

Description

Includes meeting minutes and agenda. CSUN Session 35 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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"Never Too Old To Forget Or To Learn": short story by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1970 (year approximate) to 1996 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Short stories and poems by Roosevelt Fitzgerald file.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) College of Business and Economics 33rd commencement program

Date

1996-05-11

Description

Commencement program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas Commencement Programs and Graduation Lists (UA-00115).

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Mabel Hoggard: personal correspondence

Date

1928 to 1989

Archival Collection

Description

Folder of materials from the Mabel Hoggard Papers (MS-00565) -- Personal papers file. This folders contains correspondence from friends, family members, and various organizations. It also includes an agenda for "National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa" from Sunday October 28, 1973.

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Transcript of interview with Horace Emery by Barry Sarles, March 2, 1980

Date

1980-03-02

Description

On March 2, 1980, Barry Sarles interviewed river boatman and dam worker, Horace Emery (born 1911 in California) at his older brother’s farm in Nelson, Nevada. This interview covers the local area around Nelson and the early events that helped shape the area. Also present during the interview, Barry Sarles’s girlfriend, Diane Dobaj and Horace’s older brother, Merl Emery. Mr. Sarles also discusses his work as a river boatman on the Colorado River, working on the Hoover and Davis Dams, and employment as a factory worker in Clark County.

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Transcript of interview with James Bonnell by Gerald L. Conner, February 22, 1977

Date

1977-02-22

Description

On February 22, 1977, James Bonnell interviewed Gerald L. Connor (born 1930 in Boston, Massachusetts) about his experiences in Nevada and his work in education. Connor first talks about his move to Nevada while he was a member of the United States Air Force. He then discusses his education, including that at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and also describes his church membership. Connor later talks about changes in the schools and school district, the growth of gambling and properties located in Downtown Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Strip, and the early atomic tests at the Nevada Test Site. He also describes in detail his political activity and involvement with the Democratic Party, including his work with candidates for the offices of Nevada Governor and United States Senator. Towards the end of the interview, Connor talks about events such as Helldorado, the growth of the city over time, and his thoughts on the future of Las Vegas.

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Transcript of interview of Thalia Dondero by Mary Germain, March 13, 1976

Date

1976-03-13

Description

On March 13, 1976, Mary Germain interviewed Thalia Dondero (born 1921 in Greeley, Colorado) about her life in Nevada and her experiences as the first female commissioner for the Clark County Commission. Dondero first talks about her upbringing and her eventual move to Southern Nevada. She also discusses her involvement in extracurricular activities, such as being a leader for the Girl Scouts, and how some of those experiences led her to get involved in politics. Dondero also mentions her work with National Geographic and her passion for working with oil paintings and watercolors. The final part of the interview involves some of Dondero’s accounts as a commissioner for Clark County and some of the challenges she has faced in that position.

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Transcript of interview with Melody Stein by Barbara Tabach, August 16, 2016

Date

2016-08-16

Description

In this interview, Stein lovingly describes various forms and mediums of art, especially rubber stamping, which included starting and managing a related craft publication, National Stampagraphic, as well as working with polymer clay. She talks about her involvement with the local Polymer Clay Guild, of which she is president, and their various projects, including Bottles of Hope and Hearts for Heroes. Stein also discusses her teaching career at the Hebrew Academy and Adelson Educational Campus.

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Transcript of interview with Flora Hannig-Kellar by Michael Taylor, March 27, 1981

Date

1981-03-27

Description

On March 27th, 1981, collector Michael D. Taylor interviewed housewife Flora Hannig-Kellar (born January 24th, 1902 in Washington, Utah) in Henderson, Nevada. This interview is Flora Hannig-Kellar’s personal account on growing up in Nevada. She discusses home and family life and local social and recreational activities. During the interview Mrs. Hannig-Kellar also shares some of the poetry she wrote about Nevada and her family, specifically her children and grandchildren.

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