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Nelson, Oscar, 1882-1954
Famous Lightweight boxer. Born in Denmark. Known as "Battler Nelson". Actual name was Oscar Nielson.
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Photograph of Dunes Hotel showgirls, Las Vegas, 1955
Date
1955
Archival Collection
Description
Seven showgirls from the Dunes Hotel posing by the hotel's swimming pool soon after its opening in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the women are Penny Davidson, Billie Nelson, Sherry Klarke, Pat Gautier, Gloria Curtis, Pat O'Conner, and Irene Rainwater.
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Leaf, Joyce Nelson, 1950-
Hired in 1985, Joyce Nelson-Leaf developed and headed the Educational Equity Resource Center (EERC) at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The EERC intended to encourage students to explore non-traditional careers, challenge gender bias in classrooms and workplaces, and encourage young women to seek vocational training.The EERC opened in the summer of 1989 and closed on June 30, 2000.
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Photograph of showgirls posing by Dunes Hotel swimming pool, Las Vegas, 1955
Date
1955
Archival Collection
Description
Seven showgirls from the Dunes Hotel pose by the hotel's swimming pool soon after it's opening in 1955. Left to right: Penny Davidson, Billie Nelson, Sherry Klarke, Pat Gautier, Gloria Curtis, Pat O'Conner, Irene Rainwater.
Site Name: Dunes (hotel and casino)
Site Name: Dunes (hotel and casino)
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