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Michael Saltman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02216

Abstract

Oral history interview with Michael Saltman conducted by Barbara Tabach on December 16, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Saltman talks about doing business in Las Vegas, Nevada over the years, being Jewish, his wife Sonja serving on the Anti-Defamation League, and other topics pertaining to him being a businessman.

Archival Collection

Elliot B. Karp oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02217

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elliot B. Karp conducted by Barbara Tabach on December 17, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Karp talks about coming to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2008, the local Jewish community, and being CEO of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Miriam (Mimi) Katz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02218

Abstract

Oral history interview with Miriam "Mimi" Katz conducted by Barbara Tabach on December 10, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Katz discusses working for the Jewish Federation for ten years and living in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1957.

Archival Collection

Dixie and Neil Brundy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02219

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dixie and Neil Brundy conducted by Claytee D. White on July 01, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. The Brundys describe life in rural Nevada and in Las Vegas, Nevada pre- and post- World War II: working on the railroads, barrel-racing, and rodeos. They also talk about their family’s involvement in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They recall the glamour of Las Vegas casinos when they were owned and operated by the mob and the country music stars who performed downtown.

Archival Collection

Bob Fisher oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02221

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Fisher conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 08, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Fisher discusses his childhood in Minnesota, and the large role Judaism played in his upbringing. He speaks at length about his involvement with United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism over the years, including as regional director of the United Synagogue Youth Far West Region, which took him from Minnesota to California. He talks about his time in Los Angeles, California, and later, about his life in Las Vegas, Nevada, including his broadcasting career as well as involvement with Midbar Kodesh Temple.

Archival Collection

Stanley and Sandra Mallin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02222

Abstract

Oral history interview with Stanley and Sandy Mallin conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 07, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview the Mallins discuss Stanley's college roommate, Jay Sarno, how they joined him in his casino development endeavors, and about the various business projects Stanley participated in. They also discuss the Jewish community in Las Vegas, Nevada through the ages, how Las Vegas has changed, and their volunteer work in the community.

Archival Collection

Kim Bird and Pam Fogliasso oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02229

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kim Bird and Pam Fogliasso conducted by Claytee D. White on February 08, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Bird and Fogliasso discuss their experiences growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, segregation in the city, and their years attending Rancho High School, including the segregation.

Archival Collection

Carl Woodbury oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02245

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carl Woodbury conducted by Patricia Jolly on February 01, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Woodbury shares his experiences working throughout Southern Nevada, including at the State Treasure office, Basic Magnesium Plant, and The Review Journal.

Archival Collection

Herb Jeffries oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02246

Abstract

Oral history interview with Herb Jeffries conducted by Cork Proctor on 2009 May 5 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. In the interview Jeffries discusses his life as a singer and actor, entertaining in Las Vegas, Nevada where Frank Sinatra offered support when Jeffries encountered racial discrimination. He also talks about his life after retirement, his family, being an America, his military service, and his relationship with Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington as a young performer.

Archival Collection

Aquiles Garcia oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02250

Abstract

Oral history interview with Aquiles Garcia conducted by Claytee D. White on January 10 and February 20, 2015 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Garcia discusses the political atmosphere and risks of being gay in Juan Perón’s Argentina in the 1940s, Las Vegas, Nevada life in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and his dual Las Vegas careers as a dancer and a casino dealer throughout the second half of the twentieth century.

Archival Collection