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Jean Munson oral history interview: transcript

Date

2021-11-30

Description

Oral history interview with Jean Munson conducted by Vanessa Concepcion, Cecilia Winchell, and Stefani Evans on November 30, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Jean discusses her childhood growing up in Guam, the nursing career path of her parents, and her decision to pursue an "unconventional path" as a comic book artist. She talks about her education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, her passion for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community within Las Vegas, and her roles in community activism and leadership. Jean also shares her current pursuits as a podcaster of Bruha Baddies, co-owner and printer of Plot Twist Publishing, and co-founder of the Comic and Zines Festival.

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Angela Castro oral history interview: transcript

Date

2020-11-05

Description

Oral history interview with Angela Castro conducted by Stefani Evans, Cecilia Winchell, Kristel Peralta, Vanessa Concepcion, and Ayrton Yamaguchi on November 05, 2020 for the Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Castro begins the interview by talking about her early life, childhood, what Guam was like, and the history of her parents and grandparents. She describes the difference in public and private education in Guam and compares it to the United States. She explains the reason why she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1998 and attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for public relations. Castro then talks about the differences between older and newer generations, the political atmosphere in Guam, and the differences between the United States and Guam in politics. She also talks about the discrimination she has experienced throughout her life and diversity in the workplace. Lastly, she describes her culture and traditions during holidays, the struggles with an absence of culture within her family, and her personal religious beliefs.

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Junior Fonotisatele oral history interview: transcript

Date

2021-11-10

Description

Oral history interview with Junior Fonotisatele conducted by Cecilia Winchell and Stefani Evans on November 10, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Junior discusses his Samoan background and the importance of strong family values. He talks about his early years in Utah and California before moving to Las Vegas where he attended and graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Junior shares his employment history as a bodyguard for Floyd Mayweather, an entrepreneur of a clothing brand, and an investor into a range of ventures including security, solar energy, and mental health. He concludes with a discussion of Samoan cultural celebrations, his religion, and the significance of his tattoos.

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UNLV's Academic Success Center holds its annual honors program April 8, 2015 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas: digital photographs

Date

2015-04-08

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05). Client: Academic Success Center

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Jonas Balili collects Google Street View images on campus on April 8, 2015: digital photographs

Date

2015-04-08

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05).

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UNLV Lied Library hosts "Business By The Book" workshop featuring Patrick Griffiths, business research librarian April 8, 2015 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas: digital photographs

Date

2015-04-08

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05). Client: University Libraries

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UNLV Lied Library hosts the annual "Edible Book Festival" April 9, 2015 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas: digital photographs

Date

2015-04-09

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05). Client: University Libraries

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School of Medicine 60 by 16 scholarship luncheon held at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse on April 9, 2015: digital photographs

Date

2015-04-09

Description

Photographs from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s) (PH-00388-05).

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