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1 10 133 https://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/files/original/4928275b0fc132a94ef07473fd729f57.jpg 8512d8799758fee6d7a80ad457f72908 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MAKERS Masterlist (Alphabetized) Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Person An individual. Birth Date September 10, 1908 Birthplace Wonder, Nevada Death Date August 23, 1991 Occupation Director of the U.S. Mint (1961-1969) Biographical Text Eva B. Adams, a native Nevadan, brought great pride to her home state through her active and fruitful public careers. Adams’ devotion to education is evident in the five degrees she earned from prestigious universities in Nevada and Washington, D.C. Along with her career in education, Adams worked in administrative positions for three senators and was appointed Director of the U.S. Mint by presidents Kennedy and Johnson. Adams was born in Wonder, Nevada in 1908. After high school she earned her first degree from the University of Nevada, Reno. In 1928, at the age of nineteen, she moved to southern Nevada to teach at Las Vegas High School. Adams’ experience there urged her to continue her education. She next attended Columbia University where she earned her first Master’s Degree. Adams returned to Las Vegas to serve as the Assistant Dean of Women at her first Alma Mater, the University of Nevada, Reno. In 1940, Adams’ career shifted when she accepted a position with Senator Pat McCarran as his Administrative Assistant and moved to Washington, D.C. While there, she earned her law degree from Washington College of Law and her second Master’s at George Washington University. She later served as Administrative Assistant to Senators Ernest Brown and Alan Bible. Adams’ hard work and dedication in Capital Hill earned her an appointment by President John F. Kennedy as Director of the U.S. Mint in 1961. She is the second woman in history to receive this honor. She received a reappointment in 1966 from President Lyndon B. Johnson due to her extraordinary achievements at the U.S. Mint. Adams retired from the government in 1969 and went on to serve as a consultant to the Chairman of the Board for the Mutual of Omaha insurance company. Although she retired, Adams remained active in the affairs of Washington, D.C. through her participation with the U.S. Senate Association of Administrative Assistants and Executive Secretaries. She was also a member of the President’s Commission on White House Fellows. Adams received numerous awards and honors for her outstanding achievements both in government and within the community service sector. These awards have come from the U.S. Treasury Department, educational institutions, and private organizations. Eva B. Adams died in Reno, Nevada, on August 23, 1991. Bibliography “Eva Adams.” In The first 100: Portraits of the Men and Women who Shaped Las Vegas. Edited by A.D. Hopkins and K.J. Evans, 139-140. Las Vegas: Huntington Press, 1999. <a href="https://unlv-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=01UNLV_ALMA21154968450004081&context=L&vid=UNLV&lang=en_US&search_scope=01UNLV_ALMA_LOCATION_UNLS&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=default_tab&query=any,contains,eva%20adams&mode=Basic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eva Bertrand Adams, “Windows of Washington: Nevada education, the U. S. Senate, the U. S. Mint,” University of Nevada, Reno. Oral History Project (1982), Special Collections and Archives, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.</a> Transcript Available on <a href="https://archive.org/details/AdamsEva_201807" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Internet Archive</a> via <a href="https://library.unr.edu/oral-history" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Nevada-Reno Oral History Collection</a>. <a href="https://unlv-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=01UNLV_ALMA21189972060004081&context=L&vid=UNLV&lang=en_US&search_scope=01UNLV_ALMA_LOCATION_UNLS&adaptor=Local%20Search%20Engine&tab=default_tab&query=any,contains,eva%20adams&mode=Basic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bixler, W.K. A dozen Sierra success stories: twelve individualists of our time: Eva Adams, Norman Biltz, Paul Claiborne, Clel Georgetta, Harvey Gross, Raymond Knisley, Wayne Poulsen, George Probasco, Archie D. Stevenot, Lester D. Summerfield, Harvey West, Jim A.E. Wilson. Tahoe Valley, California, 1964.</a> Work/Contribution Director of the U.S. Mint (1961-1969), Assistant to Senator McCarran, lawyer, Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Eva Adams Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Relation A related resource <a href="https://library.unr.edu/oral-history" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Nevada-Reno Oral History Collection</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is available for education and research purposes. This collection is a collaboration and combination of various projects including, but not limited to; the Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project, the <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/collecting_strengths/nwa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nevada Women’s Archives</a>, the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women Oral History Project</a> and the <a href="http://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/makerseries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Makers: Women in Nevada History Project</a>, a co-production of the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women's Research Institute of Nevada</a> and <a href="https://video.vegaspbs.org/show/vegas-pbs-documentaries/collections/makers-women-nevada-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VegasPBS</a>. The text, images, audio and video in this collection are under copyright by different repositories and may not be reproduced without express written consent of the appropriate entities. Politics or law https://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/files/original/506fd048dfb5c525c763b6add8c26c7a.jpg b4df01ca751a455886f70db03fea2726 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MAKERS Masterlist (Alphabetized) Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Person An individual. Work/Contribution West Las Vegas Civic Activist Birth Date March 15, 1948 Birthplace Las Vegas, NV Arrival in Las Vegas 1948 Biographical Text Jackie Brantley, born in Las Vegas following World War II, grew up in the Westside at a time when the predominately black area of the city was at its peak. Her family moved to Las Vegas for better opportunities and Brantley has spent her entire life in Las Vegas. She attended the Westside Elementary School and graduated from Rancho High School. Following her graduation, she began working as a maid, but quit after six months to marry. She then worked for the Clark County School District as a secretary until she gave birth to her son in 1974. Brantley soon took a job at the Desert Inn in publicity. She worked with many of the entertainers that performed at the resort. She also formed a friendship with Alex Haley during this time. In 1978, Brantley left the Desert Inn to take care of her son and aging mother. Brantley returned to the Westside and worked with the Nucleus Associates who were building a shopping center in the area. She also did some modeling work. Later, she went to work for the Department of Motor Vehicles. Brantley’s narrative contains a description of her varied work history, from housekeeping to mid-management public relations. Recognizing value in all types of labor, she believes her first job as a maid instilled a sense of pride in maintaining a clean home. Jackie Brantley still believes that her beloved Westside continues to be the “heart of the city.” Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Claytee D. White Date of Interview October 27, 1996 Bibliography <a href="http://d.library.unlv.edu/digital/collection/ohr/id/30" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jackie Brantley, “An Interview with Jackie Brantley, an Oral History Conducted by Claytee D. White” [transcript] Las Vegas Women in Gaming and Entertainment Oral History Project (1996), Special Collections and Archives, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.</a> Video Interview <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/etqWbXZNz7o?list=PLkzL_9a6Zmc4g07FrxgnfeGBkFUcC9CsC" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jackie Brantley Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Relation A related resource <a href="http://digital.library.unlv.edu/aae" target="_blank" rel="noopener">African American Experience in Las Vegas</a> <a href="https://d.library.unlv.edu/digital/collection/ohr/search/searchterm/%09%20Las%20Vegas%20Women%20in%20Gaming%20and%20Entertainment%20Oral%20History%20Project" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women in Gaming and Entertainment Oral History Project</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is available for education and research purposes. This collection is a collaboration and combination of various projects including, but not limited to; the Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project, the <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/collecting_strengths/nwa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nevada Women’s Archives</a>, the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women Oral History Project</a> and the <a href="http://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/makerseries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Makers: Women in Nevada History Project</a>, a co-production of the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women's Research Institute of Nevada</a> and <a href="https://video.vegaspbs.org/show/vegas-pbs-documentaries/collections/makers-women-nevada-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VegasPBS</a>. The text, images, audio and video in this collection are under copyright by different repositories and may not be reproduced without express written consent of the appropriate entities. Activist Community Hotel/Gaming Oral History https://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/files/original/9d81c38206eff056e0d9d6ae202dacf3.jpeg 5c790ddc8f7691bd37e28c14e7b5410b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MAKERS Masterlist (Alphabetized) Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Person An individual. Work/Contribution Dancer and businesswoman Birth Date August 26, 1926 Birthplace Savannah, Georgia Arrival in Las Vegas 1955 Biographical Text Anna Bailey moved to Brooklyn with her mother as a child, and began dance lessons at ten years old. At thirteen, she danced at the Apollo. By fifteen, she was a professional dancer. Her mother insisted she continue her education, so attended high school while dancing in large productions in New York. She travelled extensively as a dancer, going on tour to Europe and Los Angeles. In 1951, she married fellow performer Bob Bailey, a singer and emcee. The couple lived in Anna mother’s basement. In 1955, the Baileys moved to Las Vegas, to open the Moulin Rouge Hotel and Casino. Just six months later, the Rouge closed, leaving both Anna and her husband, Bob, without work. The couple continued to work in show business, with Anna dancing on the Strip and on tour, and Bob hosting talk shows. Following the birth of her two children, Anna gave up dancing. The Baileys opened and operated several small nightclubs. This interview covers Anna’s experience as a dancer extensively, with her earliest performances through her retirement. She also describes race relations in Las Vegas, and the development of the Westside. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Claytee D. White Date of Interview March 3, 1997 (or February 17, 1997?) Bibliography <a href="http://d.library.unlv.edu/digital/collection/ohr/id/4/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anna Bailey, “An Interview with Anna Bailey,” an interview by Claytee D. White [transcript], Las Vegas Women in Gaming and Entertainment Oral History Project (1997), Special Collections Department, Library, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Anna Bailey Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Relation A related resource <a href="http://digital.library.unlv.edu/aae" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The African American Experience in Las Vegas</a> <a href="https://d.library.unlv.edu/digital/collection/ohr/search/searchterm/Las%20Vegas%20Women%20in%20Gaming%20and%20Entertainment%20Oral%20History%20Project/field/origin/mode/exact/conn/and" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women in Gaming and Entertainment Oral History Project</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is available for education and research purposes. This collection is a collaboration and combination of various projects including, but not limited to; the Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project, the <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/collecting_strengths/nwa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nevada Women’s Archives</a>, the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women Oral History Project</a> and the <a href="http://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/makerseries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Makers: Women in Nevada History Project</a>, a co-production of the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women's Research Institute of Nevada</a> and <a href="https://video.vegaspbs.org/show/vegas-pbs-documentaries/collections/makers-women-nevada-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VegasPBS</a>. The text, images, audio and video in this collection are under copyright by different repositories and may not be reproduced without express written consent of the appropriate entities. Arts or Entertainment Business https://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/files/original/95201060c7473c8552a6e2143d25ca3c.jpeg 52f1fa0fd7fd883c63ae304dc1538313 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MAKERS Masterlist (Alphabetized) Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Person An individual. Work/Contribution Education and women's rights Birth Date June 11, 1934 Birthplace St. Louis, Missouri Arrival in Las Vegas 1969 Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Suzanne Becker Date of Interview September 17, 2007, September 25, 2010, & October 2, 2007 Biographical Text Barbara Agonia was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1934. She attended Hanover College in southern Indiana, where she spent a year studying abroad at the University of Exeter in Devonshire, England. She graduated Hanover in 1957 with a triple major in English, speech, and theater. Agonia spent her first years out of college teaching high school English, speech, and theater in northern Illinois. At the age of 35, she decided to pursue a Master’s degree in English. In 1969, she moved to Las Vegas and enrolled in the English Department at UNLV. As Agonia completed her degree in 1971, the community college system in Nevada was emerging and seeking faculty for the new institution. Agonia was among the first eight new faculty members at Clark County Community College, now known as College of Southern Nevada. In her early years with the college, Agonia did a great deal of public speaking on behalf on the newly formed system, promoting the new institution and reaching out to potential students. At the same time, she taught full course loads in composition and literature, and eventually became chair of the English department. In the 1980s approached, Agonia became actively involved in rape crisis education, at the urging of Florence McClure. She also helped establish a Women’s Center on the Clark County Community College campus. In addition to her involvement in and commitment to public education, Agonia has also been involved in the Soroptimist International organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local and international communities. Bibliography <a href="http://d.library.unlv.edu/digital/collection/p17304coll6/id/488" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barbara Agonia, “An Interview with Barbara Agonia, an Oral History Conducted by Suzanne Becker” [transcript], Las Vegas Women Oral History Project (2007, 2010), Special Collections and Archives, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barbara Agonia Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Relation A related resource <a href="https://d.library.unlv.edu/digital/collection/p17304coll6/search/searchterm/Las%20Vegas%20Women%20Oral%20History%20Project/field/source/mode/exact/conn/and" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women Oral History Project</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is available for education and research purposes. This collection is a collaboration and combination of various projects including, but not limited to; the Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project, the <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/collecting_strengths/nwa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nevada Women’s Archives</a>, the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women Oral History Project</a> and the <a href="http://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/makerseries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Makers: Women in Nevada History Project</a>, a co-production of the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women's Research Institute of Nevada</a> and <a href="https://video.vegaspbs.org/show/vegas-pbs-documentaries/collections/makers-women-nevada-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VegasPBS</a>. The text, images, audio and video in this collection are under copyright by different repositories and may not be reproduced without express written consent of the appropriate entities. Community https://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/files/original/4136780a57becf87d1c581d65f9caf2e.jpeg 064ca947d286d1103eeb23c3af9bc849 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MAKERS Masterlist (Alphabetized) Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Person An individual. Work/Contribution Banker and Henderson booster Birth Date September 23, 1927 Arrival in Las Vegas 1954 Biographical Text As one of the first female bank officers in the state of Nevada, Selma Bartlett has been instrumental in tremendous growth of Henderson over the last fifty years. Bartlett moved to southern Nevada in February 1954 when her husband was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base. She earned a degree from Hill Business College in Oklahoma City in 1945 that quickly was put to use as she began to work in Henderson. Bartlett began working for Bank of Nevada at its Henderson branch in 1954, shortly after it was established. In 1958, she made history by becoming one of the first woman bank officers in Nevada. She made history again in 1962 when she was promoted to bank manager of her Bank of Nevada branch. Bank of Nevada merged with First Interstate Bank and Bartlett continued her service with First Interstate Bank for more than forty years. Bartlett and First Interstate Bank promoted the growth of Henderson through a residential feasibility study that encouraged development in the area. She was also a friend of industry in Henderson, calling for titanium tariffs in the 1960s to help the local titanium producer, TIMET. Bartlett’s passion for banking extends to her personal life. She belonged to National Association of Bank Women and served as their regional vice-president between 1958 and 1960. She brought her banking knowledge to others by teaching for the American Institute of Banking from 1979 through 1982. Recognition for her contributions to the Henderson community have come from the Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the City of Henderson. Her membership in a number of civic organizations including the board for St. Rose’s Dominican Hospital, Henderson Boys and Girl’s Club, and the Henderson Development Association illustrates Bartlett’s dedication to her community. In 1992, the Clark County School District recognized Bartlett’s importance to her community and named an elementary school in her honor. Bartlett was a senior vice-president with BankWest of Nevada until her retirement. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Claytee D. White Date of Interview September 18, 2008 Bibliography <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/databases/index.php?coll=oh&search_query=Selma+Bartlett&recid=2773" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Selma Bartlett, “Selma Bartlett oral history interview conducted by Claytee D. White,” Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project (September 18, 2008). Special Collections and Archives. University of Nevada, Las Vegas.</a> <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/finding-aids/OH-00068.pdf">Guide to the Selma Bartlett oral history interview. Special Collections and Archives. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Collection # OH-00068</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Selma Bartlett Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Relation A related resource <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/ohrc/projects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is available for education and research purposes. This collection is a collaboration and combination of various projects including, but not limited to; the Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project, the <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/collecting_strengths/nwa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nevada Women’s Archives</a>, the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women Oral History Project</a> and the <a href="http://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/makerseries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Makers: Women in Nevada History Project</a>, a co-production of the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women's Research Institute of Nevada</a> and <a href="https://video.vegaspbs.org/show/vegas-pbs-documentaries/collections/makers-women-nevada-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VegasPBS</a>. The text, images, audio and video in this collection are under copyright by different repositories and may not be reproduced without express written consent of the appropriate entities. Business Community No interview https://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/files/original/6f5f444d82f041ffd9f6875af0cc9bb7.jpeg 6e1cdaeb8467c089f873743fe194f7ff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MAKERS Masterlist (Alphabetized) Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Person An individual. Work/Contribution Casino owner/Philanthropist (First woman to control a major casino, the Hacienda?) Birth Date 1913 Birthplace Dallas, Texas Arrival in Las Vegas 1953 Death Date December 31, 1971 Biographical Text Judy Bayley was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1915 to Fred and Ada Belk. From her earliest days, she showed a flair for entertaining, showing early talents in dancing and performing. She attended Southern Methodist University, where she graduated with a double major in music and English. In 1936, she married Warren “Doc” Bayley, the owner and operator of a chain of California hotels. The Bayleys came to Las Vegas in 1953 to begin expanding their chain into the growing casino business on the Strip. They opened the Hacienda Hotel in 1956 and the casino in 1957. After Doc’s death in 1964, Judy became the first woman in Nevada history to be the sole owner and operator of a hotel-casino. From 1964 until her death in 1971 Judy returned the Hacienda to profitability despite having no formal business training. Her early tendency toward entertaining influenced her business strategy. She recognized the need for publicity to drive business at the Hacienda, so she actively worked to keep herself and her hotel in the media spotlight. Thanks to these promotional efforts, she was affectionately known worldwide as the “First Lady of Gambling.” She was also very hands on in the casino’s operation, overseeing the addition of Keno, Poker, and Pan to the gaming operations, working closely with the restaurant and entertainment staff, and even designing a new sign for the Hacienda. Her hands on approach and affable demeanor inspired great loyalty among the Hacienda staff. Bayley was also a great philanthropist, committed to raising money to fight cancer and heart disease and to help children in need. She used the Hacienda showroom to host the city’s first Heart Fund Telethon, and contributed to subsequent telethons. She sponsored the very popular Hacienda Trailride, a fundraising event that benefited the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Cancer Society, and other charitable organizations. She gave funds to UNLV during an important period of its growth. In 1971, she became active in the fundraising effort to finance a new performing arts center, donating $65,000 in seed money for the project. The theater was completed just after her death and named in honor of her many contributions to Las Vegas and the university. Bibliography Moehring, Eugene. UNLV: A History. Reno: University of Nevada Press, 2007. Women’s Research Institute of Nevada, “Judy Bayley,” unpublished article.  Nevada Men and Women of Achievement, 1966. Richard Taylor, Las Vegas Hacienda Hotel History, vol. II, 1997. “Judy Bayley dead at 56,” Las Vegas Review-Journal, December 31, 1971, 1. <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/finding-aids/PH-00324.pdf">Guide to the Ann Valder Photograph Collection on Judy Bayley. Special Collections and Archives, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Collection # PH-00324</a> <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/finding-aids/PH-00202.pdf">Guide to the Alma Hinricksen Photograph Collection on Judy Bayley. Special Collections and Archives, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Collection # PH-00202.</a> <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/finding-aids/PH-00062.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guide to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Photograph Collection. Special Collections and Archives, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Collection # PH-00062.</a> <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/databases/index.php?coll=photocoll&search_query=Judy+Bayley&ec=oh,man&recid=177">Dennis McBride Photograph Collection. Special Collections and Archives, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Collection # PH-00263.</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Judy Bayley Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is available for education and research purposes. This collection is a collaboration and combination of various projects including, but not limited to; the Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project, the <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/collecting_strengths/nwa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nevada Women’s Archives</a>, the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women Oral History Project</a> and the <a href="http://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/makerseries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Makers: Women in Nevada History Project</a>, a co-production of the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women's Research Institute of Nevada</a> and <a href="https://video.vegaspbs.org/show/vegas-pbs-documentaries/collections/makers-women-nevada-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VegasPBS</a>. The text, images, audio and video in this collection are under copyright by different repositories and may not be reproduced without express written consent of the appropriate entities. Business Hotel/Gaming https://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/files/original/1104f633d7b8a2628be3c8c94b9c74b8.jpg 2e920af40e8fd65d1fbed05040955a44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MAKERS Masterlist (Alphabetized) Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Person An individual. Work/Contribution Educator and instigator of the UNLV Women's Studies Program Birth Date July 1941 Birthplace Chicago, Illinois Arrival in Las Vegas 1972 Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Dr. Caryll Batt Dziedziak Date of Interview 1995 Biographical Text Catherine Bellver was born in Chicago, Illinois. After earning her doctorate degree from the University of California in 1972, she immediately joined the faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a faculty member in the Department of Foreign Languages, Dr. Bellver first joined the Women’s Studies steering committee in 1979. In the following decade, the committee oversaw the formation of the Women’s Studies Program, including: procuring administrative and faculty support, creating bylaws and course criteria, critiquing proposed cross-listed courses, and selecting course offerings. During that period she also worked with a volunteer group to create and staff the first Women’s Center on campus. In the early Nineties, she played an instrumental role in the presentation of four public colloquia that addressed key issues pertaining to women. Dr. Bellver acted as interim director of the Women’s Studies Program while overseeing the search for a permanent director. She continued to remain involved with the Women’s Studies program, serving as faculty member on several committees. She has also worked in the Women’s Caucus on the regional and national levels of the Modem Languages Association. Dr. Bellver is currently Distinguished Professor of Spanish in the Department of Foreign Languages at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her work has appeared in journals such as Anales de la Literature Española Contemporánea, Hispanic Review, Hispanófila, Insula, Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Monographic Review/Revista Monográfica, Revista de Estudios Modernos, Revista Hispánica Moderna, Romance Notes and Romanic Review. Bibliography <a href="http://d.library.unlv.edu/digital/collection/p17304coll6/id/486" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Catherine Bellver, “Creating Women's Studies at UNLV: an interview with Catherine Bellver, an Oral History Conducted by Suzanne Becker [transcript], Las Vegas Women Oral History Project (1995), Special Collections and Archives, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Catherine Bellver Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Relation A related resource <a href="https://d.library.unlv.edu/digital/collection/p17304coll6/search/searchterm/Las%20Vegas%20Women%20Oral%20History%20Project/field/source/mode/exact/conn/and" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women Oral History Project</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is available for education and research purposes. This collection is a collaboration and combination of various projects including, but not limited to; the Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project, the <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/collecting_strengths/nwa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nevada Women’s Archives</a>, the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women Oral History Project</a> and the <a href="http://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/makerseries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Makers: Women in Nevada History Project</a>, a co-production of the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women's Research Institute of Nevada</a> and <a href="https://video.vegaspbs.org/show/vegas-pbs-documentaries/collections/makers-women-nevada-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VegasPBS</a>. The text, images, audio and video in this collection are under copyright by different repositories and may not be reproduced without express written consent of the appropriate entities. Education Oral History https://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/files/original/da1b4e26f4bbeb101903cb011c970d3b.jpg 0b25bbe603c5670dc28f7948f437b55e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MAKERS Masterlist (Alphabetized) Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Person An individual. Work/Contribution Congresswoman, Assemblyperson and Regent Birth Date January 20, 1951 Birthplace New York, New York Arrival in Las Vegas Junior High Age Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Emylia Terry and Linsey Scriven Date of Interview April 2011 Biographical Text Congresswoman Shelley Berkley was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 1998 and served through 2012. She represented the First Congressional District of Nevada, including residents of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas in Clark County. The Congresswoman is a decades long resident of Las Vegas. She has a deep sense of commitment to give back to the community that opened the doors of opportunity for her. She also has never forgotten that her family headed west seeking a better life, and found it in Las Vegas. Berkley completed junior high and high school in Las Vegas, then went on to become the first member of her family to attend college when she enrolled at UNLV. Elected Student Body President, 1971-1972, she graduated with honors and a B.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1972. After earning her law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law in 1976, Shelley returned to Las Vegas to begin her career. Shelley and husband Dr. Larry Lehrner now reside in Northwest Las Vegas. Shelley’s son Max studied at the University of Arizona, while son Sam graduated from Bonanza High School in Las Vegas. Dr. Lehrner’s son David attended classes at the University of Indiana, while daughter Stephanie enrolled in the medical school at University of Nevada-Reno. Previous Elected Offices Berkley was a former Vice Chair of the Nevada System of Higher Education (Board of Regents). Appointed to the Board in 1990 by the Governor, she was elected twice to the position by Las Vegas-area voters. She completed her second term on the Board in 1998. Throughout her tenure, Shelley worked to keep higher education in Nevada affordable and accessible to all qualified students. Elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1982 she served through 1984. During her tenure, she championed consumer protection for car buyers and mobile home owners, fought for tougher drunk driving laws, and founded the Senior Law Project. Shelley Berkley has devoted her energies to charitable and civic efforts ever since she was a teenager. Her work and ideas have contributed to many of Southern Nevada’s successes. Shelley Berkley has been recognized for her community service and commitment. Of the many awards she has received, some of the most notable are: Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce “Woman of Achievement” Las Vegas Business and Professional Woman “Woman of the Year” Clark County Mother of the Year, 1994 Anti-Defamation League Public Service Award Las Vegas Review Journal’s Outstanding Women in Clark County UNLV Distinguished Alumnus of the Year A representative sampling of her record of service includes: Past President, Las Vegas Public Broadcasting System affiliate, KLVX Channel 10 Former Board Member and Secretary, UNLV Alumni Association Nevada Advisory Committee Member, U.S. Civil Rights Commission Director Emeritus, National Conference of Christians and Jews Advisory Board Member, Clark County School District “Partners in Progress” Committee Founder and President, Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys Coordinator, Clark County Bar Association Pro Bono Project Bibliography <a href="https://cdm17304.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/jhp/id/23724" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shelly Berkley, “An Interview with Shelly Berkley, an Oral History Conducted by Barbara Tabach” [transcript], Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project (2015), Special Collections and Archives, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.</a> <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/finding-aids/MS-00599.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guide to the Shelley Berkley Papers. Nevada Women's Archives. Special Collections and Archives. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Collection # MS-00599</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Shelley Berkley Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Relation A related resource <a href="http://digital.library.unlv.edu/jewishheritage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project</a> <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/collecting_strengths/nwa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nevada Women's Archives</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is available for education and research purposes. This collection is a collaboration and combination of various projects including, but not limited to; the Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project, the <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/collecting_strengths/nwa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nevada Women’s Archives</a>, the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women Oral History Project</a> and the <a href="http://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/makerseries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Makers: Women in Nevada History Project</a>, a co-production of the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women's Research Institute of Nevada</a> and <a href="https://video.vegaspbs.org/show/vegas-pbs-documentaries/collections/makers-women-nevada-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VegasPBS</a>. The text, images, audio and video in this collection are under copyright by different repositories and may not be reproduced without express written consent of the appropriate entities. Politics or law https://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/files/original/3358dc985b0b36f5828214628e55bf8c.jpeg fcf9ac30be6e3c47e6c5cb211d6c6dae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MAKERS Masterlist (Alphabetized) Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Person An individual. Work/Contribution Entertainment (The Kim Sisters Trio) Birth Date 1941 Birthplace Seoul, South Korea Arrival in Las Vegas 1959 Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Myoung-ja Lee Kwon Date of Interview 1996 Biographical Text Sue Kim Bonifazio as one third of the Kim Sisters came to Las Vegas in 1959 and began performing at the Thunderbird Hotel. Sue Kim performed regularly until 1991, when she retired and began working in real estate. The Kim Sisters became a popular act in the early years of the Las Vegas Strip. The Kim Sisters, Sue Kim, Ai-ja, and Mia, gained fame while singing for American GIs in war-torn Korea. They did not speak English, but memorized songs phonetically and played traditional instruments. Their talented renditions of familiar songs, including Elvis’ hit songs, impressed Americans. With an orchestra leader as their father and their well-known singer mother, the girls had plenty of training in music. Unfortunately, North Korean forces assassinated their father, Hae Song Kim. After his death, their mother taught the children how to perform, including dance and instrument lessons, as a means of provided the support for the family. An American agent saw the Kim Sisters perform in Korea and booked them for a four-week engagement at the Thunderbird Hotel as part of the China Doll Revue in the main showroom in Las Vegas. This job started their successful international career. The sisters’ charisma and talent made them quick successes in the United States and they achieved nationwide fame. In 1959, they appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. They proved popular with the show’s audience and were guests on the show a total of 22 times, the most appearances of any person or group. Their popularity was at its height at the end of the 1960s, when they performed throughout the United States and Europe. Their success enabled the sisters to help more than forty family members immigrate to the United States. The sisters all married in the late 1960s. Following the death of her sister, Sue Kim began performing with her brothers. She retired in 1991, and began working in real estate. She also works to improve the Korean community in Las Vegas. Bibliography <a href="http://d.library.unlv.edu/digital/collection/p17304coll6/id/531" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sook-ja Kim, “An Interview with Sook-ja Kim, an Oral History Conducted by Myoung-ja Lee Kwon” [transcript], Las Vegas Women in Gaming and Entertainment Oral History Project (1996), Special Collections and Archives, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sue Kim Bonifazio Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Relation A related resource <a href="https://d.library.unlv.edu/digital/collection/p17304coll6/search/searchterm/Las%20Vegas%20Women%20in%20Gaming%20and%20Entertainment%20Oral%20History%20Project/field/source/mode/exact/conn/and" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women in Gaming and Entertainment Oral History Project</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is available for education and research purposes. This collection is a collaboration and combination of various projects including, but not limited to; the Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project, the <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/collecting_strengths/nwa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nevada Women’s Archives</a>, the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women Oral History Project</a> and the <a href="http://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/makerseries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Makers: Women in Nevada History Project</a>, a co-production of the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women's Research Institute of Nevada</a> and <a href="https://video.vegaspbs.org/show/vegas-pbs-documentaries/collections/makers-women-nevada-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VegasPBS</a>. The text, images, audio and video in this collection are under copyright by different repositories and may not be reproduced without express written consent of the appropriate entities. Arts or Entertainment Oral History https://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/files/original/304b2462362b804dd025c85c2ebae7a8.jpeg 185a81e079e5f8ebafaa223626192024 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MAKERS Masterlist (Alphabetized) Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Person An individual. Work/Contribution Lieutenant Governor of Nevada (Entertainer, politics, businesswoman) Birth Date March 11, 1939 Birthplace Niagara Falls, New York Arrival in Las Vegas 1943 Biographical Text Living in Las Vegas since the 1940s, Lorraine Hunt has been an entertainer, businesswoman, a Clark County Commissioner, and the Lieutenant Governor of Nevada. Lorraine Hunt was born in Niagara Falls, New York. She relocated with her family to Las Vegas in 1943 where her parents worked in restaurants. Hunt attended Las Vegas High School and went onto the Westlake College of Music in Los Angeles, California. In 1955, her family opened a popular pizzeria on Fremont Street. They also opened a restaurant on West Sahara in the 1960s. Lorraine left the family business and began performing as a cabaret singer in Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Las Vegas. She was successful and used some of her earnings to invest in real estate in Las Vegas at the young age of nineteen. In 1968, she married a fellow performer “Blackie” Hunt. In 1972, Lorraine and Blackie Hunt opened the Bootlegger Restaurant in Las Vegas on land Lorraine had previously purchased. The Bootlegger became a landmark as it gained a following with Las Vegas strip entertainers. After years as a local businesswoman, Hunt entered local politics. She was elected to the Clark County Commission in 1994. She was also became the first woman to chair the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. In 1998, Hunt ran for state-wide office and was elected Lieutenant Governor as a Republican. She won reelection in 2002. During her tenure as lieutenant governor, Hunt promoted tourism to Nevada and focused on increased economic development of the state. In 2006, Hunt sought the state’s highest office, governor, but was defeated in the Republican primary. Bibliography Clipping files, Women’s Research Institute of Nevada, UNLV. Photo courtesy of the Research Library, Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lorraine Hunt Bono Subject The topic of the resource Makers Teaching Modules Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is available for education and research purposes. This collection is a collaboration and combination of various projects including, but not limited to; the Women in Nevada History: A Legacy Digital Project, the <a href="https://www.library.unlv.edu/speccol/collecting_strengths/nwa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nevada Women’s Archives</a>, the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Las Vegas Women Oral History Project</a> and the <a href="http://makersteachingmodules.sites.unlv.edu/makerseries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Makers: Women in Nevada History Project</a>, a co-production of the <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/wrin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women's Research Institute of Nevada</a> and <a href="https://video.vegaspbs.org/show/vegas-pbs-documentaries/collections/makers-women-nevada-history/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VegasPBS</a>. The text, images, audio and video in this collection are under copyright by different repositories and may not be reproduced without express written consent of the appropriate entities. Arts or Entertainment Business Politics or law