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Friedman, Sam

Sam Friedman was a Jewish business owner in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1930s. He owned a popular clothing store on Fremont Street, which he sold to Nate Mack in the late 1930s or 1940s.

Marschall, John P. Jews in Nevada a History. Reno: University of Nevada Press, 2008.

Person

Wilma and Burt Bass oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02273

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilma and Burt Bass conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 09, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Burt Bass discusses his photography business, the migration of its storefront around town, and his colorful landlords. Wilma Bass talks about her sales career in the local jewelry industry, and more extensively, she shares memories of her involvement in the Jewish community with theater productions. The couple also shares stories of friendships with local entertainers, including Jerry Lewis and Neil Sedaka.

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