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Olivia Meneses oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03722

Abstract

Oral history interview with Olivia Meneses conducted by Elsa Lopez and Barbara Tabach on September 18, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project.

Olivia Meneses describes growing up in Mexico City and attending la Universidad Iberoamericana during the 1968 student movement that culminated in the Tlatelolco massacre. She discusses migrating to the United States in 1983 and moving to Las Vegas in 1985, where she began teaching Spanish to kindergarten students.

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Gerry Rojas-Cantres oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03723

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gerry Rojas-Cantres conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 29, 2021 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project.

Gerry talks of his arrival to Las Vegas after growing up in Puerto Rico. He also discusses his work as both a porter at McCarran Airport and a shop steward for the Culinary Workers Union Local 226.

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Victor Juarez Rivera oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03724

Abstract

Oral history interivew with Victor Juarez Rivera conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 29, 2021 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project.

Victor recounts his personal history growing up in Mexico City before moving to Las Vegas in 1988. He discusses his family life and occupation as a cook at the Circus Circus and shop steward for the Culinary Workers Union Local 226.

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Valerie Anthony and Veronica McKinney oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03601

Abstract

Oral history interview with Valerie Anthony and Veronica McKinney conducted by Claytee D. White on April 04, 2019 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Anthony and McKinney talk about their early lives and growing up in a military family. They remember their father's service with the United States Air Force, living on military bases, and traveling around the world. Anthony talks about enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1971, the discrimination she experienced in the military, and how women were treated in the military at the time. Later, McKinney describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1998, raising her children there, and completing her degree as a non-traditional student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Lastly, Anthony and McKinney talk about their participation in book clubs and other community involvement.

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Yvanna Cancela oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03713

Abstract

Oral history interview with Yvanna Cancela conducted by Monserrath Hernández and Barbara Tabach on February 27, 2020 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project.

Yvanna Cancela, Nevada State Senator, discusses her personal history growing up in Miami, Florida and her studies at Northwestern University. She talks of working for Senator Harry Reid's campaign in Las Vegas, which led to her organizing efforts for the Culinary Workers Union Local 226. Yvanna recalls being appointed to the Nevada State Senate in 2016 as the first female state senate majority. In addition to fulfilling her duties as the Co-Majority Whip, she worked on the Joe Biden campaign and is the Executive Director of the Citizenship Project. After this interview was conducted, Yvanna received her Juris Doctorate from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Subjects discussed include: Miami, Florida; Nevada State Senate; The Citizenship Project

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Sandra Candel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03714

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sandra Candel conducted by Elsa Lopez, Monserrath Hernández, and Barbara Tabach on October 03, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project.

Sandra Candel talks of her childhood growing up with her grandparents in Guadalajara, Jalisco after her mother immigrated to America. She moved to California to attend university before moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she raised her children and began homeschooling them. This path led to Sandra opening a Montessori school, igniting her interest in education. She talks of her pursuit of both a Masters Degree from Drexel University and a Doctoral Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Sandra concludes her interview with discussion of her research and current employment as a part-time instructor for the Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies at UNLV.

Subjects discussed include: Guadalajara; Salt Lake City, Utah; Sensitive Teaching Practices; Multi-generational families

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Larry Davis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03702

Abstract

Oral history interview with Larry Davis conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 14, 2020 for The Great Pause: Las Vegas Chronicles of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Born and raised in Southern California, Larry moved to Las Vegas in 1995 to work in the funeral services industry. He describes the changes he has seen during his career during the past 40 years with particular regard to recent challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Laura Sussman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03705

Abstract

Oral history interview with Laura Sussman conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 29, 2020 for The Great Pause: Las Vegas Chronicles of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Laura moved to Las Vegas in 1990. She and her wife, Wendy Kraft, own the Kraft-Sussman funeral home in Las Vegas. Laura talks of her work as a funeral director and in the community as President of the Jewish Family Services Agency. She also discusses the impacts of COVID-19 she's witnessed on Las Vegas residents. Subjects discussed include: COVID-19 impacts; traveling during COVID-19; networking with other funeral homes; Jewish Family Services community support

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Peter Guzman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03708

Abstract

Oral history interview with Peter Guzman conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 12, 2020 for The Great Pause: Las Vegas Chronicles of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Peter Guzman is President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas. He recounts his personal and family history as well as the impacts of COVID-19 on the Latinx business community. Subjects discussed include: mask distribution; financial guidance for small Latinx businesses; silver linings during the pandemic

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Lance Burton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03700

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lance Burton conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 17, 2020 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Lance discusses his personal and professional histories and how he came to be a headliner at the Monte Carlo in Las Vegas. He also discusses his recent affairs after retiring from performing on the Strip in 2010. Subjects discussed include: Lance Burton Theater; International Brotherhood of Magicians

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