Search Results
Photograph of Dorothy and sister, (Calif.), 1930s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Image
Unidentified individuals, image 004
Description
Barbara Sheehan oral history interview
Identifier
Abstract
Oral history interview with Barbara Sheehan conducted by Elaine Mongola on an unknown date for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sheehan describes her experience in the Unites States Navy through the 1950s to 1970s. Sheehan also discusses her experience as a woman in the military, specifically the stigmas that women sailors encounter. Later, Sheehan recalls memorable moments she experienced during her service.
Archival Collection
Madeline Taylor Knighten oral history interview
Identifier
Abstract
Oral history interviews with Madeline Taylor Knighten conducted by Blanche Uehling on September 17, 1974 for American Association of University Women Boulder City Branch and the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Knighten discusses her life in Boulder City, Nevada in the 1930s and the construction of Hoover Dam. She remembers the Six Companies, Inc. housing, stores, and Boulder City manager Sims Ely. Lastly, Knighten talks about early businesses and the first church in Boulder City.
Archival Collection
Photographs of Sharon Sigesmund Pierce at philanthropy events, 2000s
Description
Photographs of philanthropy events including the National Women's Philanthropy United Jewish Communities Lion of Judah event.
Photograph of Junior League members, Las Vegas (Nev.), June 1948
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Image
Newsletters, 1973-2005
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
This series contains National Organization for Women newsletters from various chapters around the country from 1973 to 1974. The Las Vegas and Southern Nevada folders include newsletters up to 1998 and 2005, respectively.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: National Organization for Women, Las Vegas Chapter Records
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Las Vegas Chapter Records
Identifier
Abstract
The Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.), Las Vegas Chapter Records (1906-2001) consist primarily of scrapbooks, attendance and meeting minute record books, correspondence, and an accounting ledger from F.O.E. Aerie #1213 and its associated Women’s Auxiliary and Retired Eagles Activities Club (REAC) located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The scrapbooks contain newspaper articles, photographs, memorandums, and state and national F.O.E. convention information. The collection also contains REAC secretary documents including the club charter, constitution, and bylaws. The F.O.E. is an international non-profit fraternal organization.
Archival Collection