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Louis Yoxen interview, 2003: transcript

Date

2003-10-08
2003-10-15

Description

Yoxen begins her interview by discussing how she first arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada to work for the U.S. State Department in the 1950s. She then describes her childhood in Alabama, competing in the Miss America pageant, and her life in Miami, Florida. Yoxen also discusses living in North Africa and Berlin, Germany while working for the State Department as a clerk. She then talks about moving around with her sister and her family, and eventually coming to Las Vegas. She describes what Las Vegas was like in the 1950s. Yoxen ends her interview with a discussion on her family, her husband's work, and their recreational activities.

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Margo Knowles interview, March 25, 1981: transcript

Date

1981-03-25

Description

From the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas, OH-01039. On March 25, 1981, collector Sonny Neighbors interviewed his mother, Margo Knowles (born October 13th, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Margo speaks about growing up and going to school in Las Vegas. She also discusses her work as a telephone operator in Las Vegas, and at the Nevada Test Site in Nye County, Nevada.

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Transcript from interview with Jocelyn Oats conducted by John Grygo and Claytee D. White, November 20, 2012

Date

2012-11-30

Description

Transcript from interview with Jocelyn Oats by John Grygo. Oats came to Las Vegas with her family and grew up on the Westside. Her father was a leader in the community and a founder of Victory Baptist Church. Her mother provided child care for people in the community. Oats works with Nevada Partners and the Youth Employment for Summer (YES), and reflects on the community in Las Vegas.

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The Food Executive Newsletter, 1986-1989

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00335
Collection Name: Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component

Nevada Lodging newsletter, 1979-1982

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00335
Collection Name: Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
Box/Folder: Box 03

Archival Component

Nevada Hospitality magazine, 1983-1992

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00335
Collection Name: Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
Box/Folder: Box 03

Archival Component

Nevada Hospitality Exposition programs, 1987-1991

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00335
Collection Name: Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component

International Food Service Executives Association (IFSEA), bulletin, 1988-1989

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00335
Collection Name: Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component

The Food Executive magazine, 1987 Summer and Winter

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00335
Collection Name: Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component

Nevada: Gateway to the Olympics magazine, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00335
Collection Name: Nevada Hotel and Motel Association Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component