Donor Spotlight: Jeri Nims

Jeri Nims

Myrtis “Jeri” Nims is the widow of the late Robert E. Nims, founder of Lucky Coin Machine Co. Since his passing in 2000, Jeri has continued to honor her husband’s legacy through philanthropy. Robert came to New Orleans when he served with the Merchant Marines in World War II. After the war, he moved to the city and stayed until his death.

When Jeri visited the Museum for the first time, she “instantly fell in love.” Due to her and her late husband’s love for the arts, she decided to name the Robert and Jeri E. Nims Entertainers Hallway, which welcomes all visitors to the Solomon Victory Theater and the Stage Door Canteen in style with large photos of the stars of stage and screen who served in uniform during the War.

Jeri has also named the Jeri Nims Soda Shop, a restaurant on the Museum’s campus where guests can enjoy house-made milkshakes and sodas as well as a lunch and breakfast menu that emulates the nostalgia of the WWII era.

Her generosity and enthusiasm for the Museum’s mission are invaluable and she is one of our strongest advocates. Jeri has acknowledged that her greatest joy comes from using her fortune to “help people.” We are fortunate that she is a member of the Museum family.