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Hanson, William George, 1937-

William George Hanson was born on September 25, 1937 in Huntington Park, California. Hanson's parents are Harry and Nola Hanson. Hanson moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1938. While in Las Vegas he worked as a Title Insurance agent.

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Barlow, Pauline

Pauline Barlow’s family moved to southern Nevada when she was 15 years old because her dad was promised employment in construction. She attended high school in Colorado, and moved back to Las Vegas, Nevada when she was 16.

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Hwang, Henry, 1947-

Henry Hwang emigrated from Taiwan in the early 1990s. After living in Los Angeles, California he moved his family to Las Vegas, Nevada. Hwang built Chinatown Plaza in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Guzman, Al (Alfred), 1932-2010

Alfred Guzman worked many careers included sprotswriter, insurance salesman, and public relations. He started with the Desert Inn in 1968 and worked his way up to being director of public relations. He then moved to the Sands Hotel and Casino.

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Heard, Lomie Gray, 1906-

Lomie Gray Heard was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Heard arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada during World War II. She attended the Colorado College of Education in Greely, Colorado. She spent over thirty years working in education.

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Helms, William E., 1932-

Williams Helms was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Helms moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in March 1943. He worked as a truck driver and educator. He held positions as dean of students at Clark High School and as dean of students at Bonanza High School.

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Cram, Brian, 1937-

Brian Cram was born in Caliente, Nevada. He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1939. Cram worked as Clark County School District Superintendent from 1989 to 2000.

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Salisbury, Lawrence J., Jr., 1916-1994

Lawrence J. Salisbury was born on July 10, 1916 in Provo, Utah. Salisbury later moved to Boulder City, Nevada in 1935 where he made a career in the grocery business. He passed away on April 10, 1994.

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Shelbourne, Verilee L., 1920-2011

Verilee Louise Austin was born to Vera and Lawrence Austin in Gavelston, Texas. She later moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. She was married to James Shelbourne but the couple divorced in 1974. Verilee Shelbourne died in Las Veagas on August 18, 2011.

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Spargo, Harry F., 1891-1979

Harry F. Spargo was born on November 6, 1891 in Nebraska. He later moved to Goldfield, Nevada where he worked as a miner in various mines thoroughout the area. He later moved to Boulder City, Nevada, where he passed away in 1979.

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