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The Story of Classic Las Vegas Oral History Interviews (MS-01075)

Abstract

The Story of Classic Las Vegas Oral History Interviews (approximately 2004-2006) contains video recordings of oral history interviews used for The Story of Classic Las Vegas documentary which was produced, directed, and edited by Lynn Zook. The documentary offers first person historical overviews of what it was like to live in Las Vegas, Nevada from the 1920s to the 1970s. Interviewees for theIndividuals interviewed for the project include individuals who represent a wide range of industries and culture that make up the Las Vegas population including politicians, attorneys, and entertainers. Materials also include a media kit for one of the interviewees Betty Willis which includes promotional materials about the documentary and a transcript of Willis's interview.

Finding Aid PDF

Date

2004 to 2006

Extent

468 digital_files (139.00 GB) BUP, IFO, ISO, XML, VOB

Scope and Contents Note

The Story of Classic Las Vegas Oral History Interviews (approximately 2004-2006) contains video recordings of oral history interviews used for The Story of Classic Las Vegas documentary which was produced, directed, and edited by Lynn Zook. The documentary offers first person historical overviews of what it was like to live in Las Vegas, Nevada from the 1920s to the 1970s. Interviewees for the project include individuals who represent a wide range of industries and culture that make up the Las Vegas population including politicians, attorneys, and entertainers. Some of the individuals represented in this collection include Anna Bailey, Rex Bell, William Boyd, Richard Bryan, Thalia Dondero, and Valerie Wiener. Materials also include a media kit for one of the interviewees Betty Willis which includes promotional materials about the documentary and a transcript of Willis's interview.

Access Note

Collection is open for research. Arrangements must be made in advance to access digital files; please contact UNLV Special Collections and Archives for additional information.

Publication Rights

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections and Archives website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.

Arrangement

Materials are organized in alphabetical order by the interviewee's surname.

Preferred Citation

The Story of Classic Las Vegas Oral History Interviews, approximately 2004-2006. MS-01075. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Acquisition Note

Materials were donated in 2021 by Lynn Zook; accession numbers 2021-117, 2022-046.

Processing Note

In 2021 and 2022, Tammi Kim transferred files off of optical discs and created the finding aid in ArchivesSpace. Access files have not been created at this time.

Resource Type

Collection

Collection Type

EAD ID

US::NVLN::MS01075

Finding Aid Description Rules

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