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Photographs of Jerry Mack with politicians, 1980s

Date

1980 to 1985

Archival Collection

Description

Photographs show Jerry Mack with local and national politicians.

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Photo album, various pictures and correspondence from Dorothy Eisenberg, 1981-1995 and undated

Date

1980 to 1995

Archival Collection

Description

Group of photographs and ephemera of Dorothy Eisenberg and various politicians and local officials.

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Transcript of interview with Mindy Unger-Wadkins by Barbara Tabach, October 28, 2015

Date

2015-10-28

Description

In this interview, Unger-Wadkins discusses growing up in Las Vegas? close-knit Jewish community in the 1960s and 1970s, and involvement with various Jewish youth organizations and activities. She also describes her career in public relations, reflecting upon the unique challenges faced when interacting with the public, and with politics, in her positions. Unger-Wadkins ends by describing her current work in land development, particularly the history of the Three Kids Mine and the technical and political process of ensuring the land is suitable as a residential area.

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Book, The Marshall Plan, by Jack Sheehan, 2013

Date

2013

Description

Art Marshall is one of the founders of the Marshall-Rousso chain of women's dress shops that started in casinos in Las Vegas. He is also a banker, a member of the Nevada Gaming Commission, is active in the Anti-Defamation League and the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, is an art collector, and is a philanthopist, especially for Jewish faith-based causes and for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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Photographs, press releases, telegrams and clippings from the Israel Peace Rally at the Sands Hotel, June 12, 1967

Date

1967

Description

Photographs, clippings and documents from the Israel Peace Rally held at the Sands Hotel on June 12, 1967.

Mixed Content

Photograph of Harry Reid and Valerie Wiener, 1986

Date

1986

Description

Valerie Wiener, who served as press secretary and speech writer for Congressman and Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada) in Washington, D.C., celebrates the dedication of the Great Basin National Park with Senator Reid in 1986. The handwritten messages across the front of the image reads: "Valerie - the park is a reality because of your trip to Ely. Thanks. Harry M. Reid, U.S.S."

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Video of interview with Shelley Berkley by Adat Ari El Sisterhood, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 2007

Date

2006 to 2008

Archival Collection

Description

Shelley Berkley discusses her early life in Las Vegas, including her experience as a Jewish woman and social activist in Southern Nevada.

Moving Image

Ron Lurie campaign materials and resume, 1980s

Date

1980 to 1989

Description

A resume and various campaign materials for Ron P. Lurie of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mixed Content

Marvin Sedway correspondence and campaign materials, 1982-1990

Date

1982 to 1990

Description

Correspondence and campaign materials for Marvin Sedway's political run in the Nevada Assembly between 1982-1990.

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Renee Diamond personal photographs, 1972-2000

Date

1972 to 2000

Archival Collection

Description

Personal photographs of Renee Diamond and other politicians.

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