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Transcript of interview with Mae Farei by Martha Jane Cunningham, February 24, 1980
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Archival Collection
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On February 24, 1980, Martha Cunningham interviewed her aunt, Mae Farei (born 1909 in Illinois), about her experiences living in Nevada. Farei first talks about the development of the Downtown and Strip areas. She then discusses work at the Twin Lakes Lodge and Stardust as a housekeeper, and she later mentions some of the recreational activities available to those in Nevada. She also mentions the importance of Nellis Air Force Base and expresses her appreciation for living in Southern Nevada.
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Proposal for a future look to downtown Las Vegas: 1984 and beyond, March 2, 1984
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A master development plan for the city of Las Vegas from 1984.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter scrapbook: "Exemplifying excellence through sustainable service"
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Archival Collection
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From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014).
Mixed Content
Brochure, Pioneer Trail of West Las Vegas community
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Archival Collection
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Brochure highlights and maps historic points of interest in West Las Vegas.
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Miriam "Mimi" Katz Papers
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The Miriam "Mimi" Katz Papers are mainly comprised of materials documenting Katz's involvement with community organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada from the 1940s to 2015 (the bulk of the materials date from 2002 to 2014). A large portion of the collection consists of planning documents, correspondence, event programs, newsletters, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, photographs, and other records related to Katz's involvement in the Brandeis National Committee Las Vegas Chapter and the Temple Beth Sholom Women's League. The collection also includes similar types of materials that document Katz's work with other community groups such as the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada and the League of Women Voters, and her work on the political campaigns of Democratic state and federal politicians.
Archival Collection
H. E. "Hap" Hazard Photograph Collection
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The H. E. “Hap” Hazard Photographs (approximately 1940-1969) depict politicians in Southern Nevada. Senator Alan Bible, Governor Edward P. Carville, Senator Mike Mansfield and Senator Pat McCarran appear in photographs at political events. Along with images depicting politicians, an aerial shot of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1950s is also present.
Archival Collection