William J. Graham papers, ca. 1922-ca. 1960.

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William J. Graham papers, ca. 1922-ca. 1960.

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Business records from the Bank Club, a prominent Reno, Nev., casino of which Graham was co-owner; records of illegal gambling at the Mineral Club, which Graham operated in Reno, during the 1920s; records of bootleg liquor sales in Reno during the 1920s; architectural plans for Graham's house in Reno; and photographs of Graham, his business partner James C. McKay, family members, and professional boxers, among them Jack Dempsey, Rocky Marciano, Mickey Walker, and Archie Moore.

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Nevada State Historical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 8073378

Nevada State Historical Society

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Moore, Archie, 1916-1998

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Bank Club (Reno, Nev.)

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Mineral Club (Reno, Nev.)

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Walker, Mickey, 1903-1981

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Graham, William J., 1889-1965

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Casino and bar owner, of Reno, Nev. From the description of William J. Graham papers, ca. 1922-ca. 1960. (Nevada State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 71058310 ...

Dempsey, Jack, 1895-1983

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McKay, James C., 1888-1962

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Casino owner and sportsman, of Reno, Nev. From the description of James C. McKay papers, 1948-1951. (Nevada State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 71128530 ...

Marciano, Rocky, 1923-1969

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Rocco Francis Marchegiano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969, better known as Rocky Marciano, also known as the Brockton Blockbuster or The Rock from Brockton, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955, and held the world heavyweight title from 1952 to 1956. He is the only heavyweight champion to have finished his career undefeated. His six title defenses were against Jersey Joe Walcott (from whom he had taken the title), Roland La Starza, Ezzard Charles (twice), Don Co...