Oral history interview with Sonia Rivelli Jiavis conducted by Nathalie Martinez and Barbara Tabach on March 6, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Rivelli discusses her life including the evolution of her cultural background and her role in business. She describes how her parents moved to Brazil from Italy and how she has come to value her cultural roots in Brazil, Italy, and the United States. She mentions that travel was a major part of her life and that she has been to North America, South America, and Europe. One of Rivelli's accomplishments in her career was helping the development of the Brazilian community in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also states that she created the Aqua Diva Global water purification company in hopes of providing more safe and clean water to all people.

In business since 1980, Henry Sanchez, owner-operator of Diamond Metal Works, a sheetmetal fabrications and welding shop, is reflective of many young Hispanics who each year are starting their own businesses. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Sanchez graduated from Basic High School in Henderson and served his 4-year apprenticeship with Sheetmetal Local 88 in Las Vegas.

Photographer's notations: VIII-4 Kadie's Babby (Leonard), Lady on Rosmayne, Elder Ray @ Parson, '64 Convocation, Baby tiger, Closing deal for Bob Bailey, Day Care School.

Photographer's notations: Groundbreaking for Windsor Homes, Machine at center, Quartet Spiritual [?].

Jay Sarno seated at desk covered with papers. Behind him, on a bookshelf, are several titles about renowned painters. Partially seen behind him is a portrait of his family.