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Dr. Darville Knowles oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01038

Abstract

Oral history interview with Darville Knowles conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on October 09, 2008 and November 05, 2008 for the Heart to Heart Oral History Project. Knowles is an African-American physician who settled in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1982 and practiced at Sunrise Hospital. He discusses the differences between Miami, Florida and Las Vegas as far as segregation in housing, education, and job opportunities. Knowles also discusses health problems and the future of medicine in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Patricia A. Merl oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01285

Abstract

Oral history interview with Patricia Merl conducted by Claytee D. White on October 09, 2008 October 28, 2008 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Patricia Merl discusses her career as a professional dancer, working at the famous Radio City Music Hall, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada for opportunities in dancing, and moving to Florida for new possibilities. She also discusses teaching at the Hotel School at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and working as the Director of Gaming Outreach for the International Gaming Institute.

Archival Collection

Leain Vashon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02120

Abstract

Oral history interview with Leain Vashon conducted by Claytee D. White on July 29, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Vashon discusses joining and eventually getting elected the Vice President of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226. He also discusses union benefits, strikes, today's union members, the future of the union movement, why unions are still necessary, family participation, and his 30 year employment as a bellman.

Archival Collection

Carol Baker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00062

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carol Baker conducted by Nancy Hardy on May 29, 2003 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Baker talks about her life as an entertainer on the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip, including backstage life, parties, and relationships amongst other dancers.

Archival Collection

Marla Letizia oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02478

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marla Letizia conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 26, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Letizia discusses living in Las Vegas, Nevada since the age of two. She talks about her activity in the Jewish community, owning the Letizia Agency with her husband, and the mobile billboards business.

Archival Collection

Laura Sussman and Wendy Kraft oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02577

Abstract

Oral history interview with Laura Sussman and Wendy Kraft conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 17, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Sussman and Kraft talk about being business partners in Kraft-Sussman Funeral Home, which caters to the Jewish community. They also talk about the local LGBT community as a lesbian couple.

Archival Collection

Norma Morrow Zuckerman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02652

Abstract

Oral history interview with Norma Morrow Zuckerman conducted by Barbara Tabach on April 18, 2016 and March 13, 2017 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Zuckerman discusses growing up in the Los Angeles, California Jewish community and finding a profession in acting. She also talks about co-founding the Jewish Repertory Theatre of Nevada, the numerous plays that she has directed and performed in, and being a fashion designer.

Archival Collection

Arne Rosencrantz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03157

Abstract

Oral history interview with Arne Rosencrantz conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 18, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Rosencrantz discusses his family’s immigration story, him moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, and growing up within the Jewish community. Rosencrantz also discusses his involvement in the Las Vegas Jewish community over the decades.

Archival Collection

Margot Mink Colbert Papers

Identifier

MS-00901

Abstract

The Margot Mink Colbert Papers (approximately 1959-2018) are comprised of materials that represent Colbert's career as a professional dancer, choreographer, and instructor. The materials span Colbert's career as a dancer in New York City at The Juilliard School, instructor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and instructor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The materials in this collection also document Colbert's teaching career as well as her professional studio Ballet Mink. The materials include press and promotional materials about performances choreographed by Colbert within the United States as well as other countries including Russia and Denmark. The collection also include recordings of Colbert's choreographed performances.

Archival Collection

Brian "Paco" Álvarez Professional Papers

Identifier

MS-01013

Abstract

The Brian "Paco" Álvarez Professional Papers (1997-2014) are comprised of the personal papers of Las Vegas, Nevada museum curator and arts advocate Brian "Paco" Álvarez. Cultural heritage institutions and events represented in this collection include the Neon Museum's relocated of the La Concha structure, the "Vegas VIP: Vegas Viewed in Postcards" exhibit and "Post Modern 2005" at the Mob Museum for the City of Las Vegas centennial celebration in 2005, and various photograph exhibits at the Liberace Museum. Also included in the collection are documents related to KUNV radio station "Gimme My KUNV" awareness event regarding the station's commitment to diverse radio shows.

Archival Collection