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Oral history interview with Pamela and Stephen Grogan conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 30, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods: an Oral History Project of Ward 1. In this interview, Pamela discusses her upbringing in Illinois and early interests in cooking. She talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1999 and her employment at Sur La Table. Stephen recalls forming the Colorado Gaming Owners Association, his involvement in gaming consulting, and beginning a career as a writer. He then talks about his appointment to the Las Vegas Arts Commission and being elected President of the Scotch 80s Owners Association. Later, Pamela and Stephen discuss living in the Scotch 80s neighborhood, zoning, and the urban pressures facing the Scotch 80s. Lastly, they talk about the Las Vegas Arts Commission and hosting entertainment events for their neighbors.
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Oral history interview with Pamela and Stephen Grogan conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 30, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods: an Oral History Project of Ward 1. In this interview, Pamela discusses her upbringing in Illinois and early interests in cooking. She talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1999 and her employment at Sur La Table. Stephen recalls forming the Colorado Gaming Owners Association, his involvement in gaming consulting, and beginning a career as a writer. He then talks about his appointment to the Las Vegas Arts Commission and being elected President of the Scotch 80s Owners Association. Later, Pamela and Stephen discuss living in the Scotch 80s neighborhood, zoning, and the urban pressures facing the Scotch 80s. Lastly, they talk about the Las Vegas Arts Commission and hosting entertainment events for their neighbors. Digital audio and transcript available.
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Pamela and Stephen Grogan oral history interview, 2014 June 30. OH-02779. [Cite format consulted: Audio recording or Transcript.] Oral History Research Center, Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.
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This interview was conducted and transcribed by the Oral History Research Center (OHRC) which is part of the UNLV University Libraries Special Collections and Archives Division.
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Interview materials were processed by UNLV Libraries Special Collections and Archives in 2017. Miguel Dominguez wrote the collection description. Access copies were created for born-digital audio and/or transcript files.
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A bound transcript is available for use in UNLV Libraries Special Collections and Archives. See call number: F849.L35 G76 2014