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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Artist's conception of the proposed Dealville casino and resort in Las Vegas. 'G & V Nowak 57' in lower right corner.
Site Name: Dealville
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Pencil sketch of the proposed Googie-styled Riviera Villa in Las Vegas.
Address: Las Vegas; Clark County; Nevada
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