Oral history interview with Brian Cram conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on October 28, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Cram discusses his early life as a native Nevadan from Caliente, Nevada. He recalls growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada attending Fifth Street Elementary School and Las Vegas High School. Cram also talks about his career as Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent from 1989 to 2000.
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Oral history interview with Lovee duBoef Arum conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 01, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Arum discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with her first husband, raising her children within the local Jewish community, and her various philanthropic activities in Las Vegas.
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Oral history interview with Gerald Gordon conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 02, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Gordon discusses earning his law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and his work as a lawyer in Las Vegas, Nevada; specializing in bankruptcy within hotels and casinos.
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Oral history interview with Louis La Porta conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on November 4, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. La Porta first discusses arriving at Las Vegas Air Force Base in 1944 and going to work at the Basic Magnesium plant, which soon closed down. He then talks about how he and his wife became involved in the growth of Henderson, Nevada. La Porta also recalls his service for two terms on the first Henderson city council (1954-1960) and then serving on the Clark County Commission (1960-1969).
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Oral history interview with Sari and Paul Aizley conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on November 04, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Both narrators discuss the growth of the American Civil Liberties Union in Southern Nevada. Sari talks about working for the
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Oral history interview with Billie Mae Polson conducted by Eva Diane Head on March 08, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Polson discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1947. She also describes her employment at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) James R. Dickinson Library (now Lied Library) and recalls the construction of the Library's upper floors. Later, Polson discusses the Library's switch to an automated circulation system.
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Oral history interview with Ward Wengert conducted by Perry Kaufman on May 28, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wengert discusses the banking career of his father Cyril S. Wengert in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Oral history interview with Charles West conducted by Perry Kaufman on April 19, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. West discusses the African American community in Las Vegas, Nevada and what the living conditions were for them. West then explains how the Nevada Voters League changed the way politics played out after more African Americans went out to vote. He also discusses his work as the first African American Doctor in Las Vegas.
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Oral history interview with Jack West conducted by Perry Kaufman on June 12, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, West discusses his experience and employment in the advertising industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. West also explains the significance of publicity campaigns for companies.
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Oral history interview with Keith West conducted by David L. Snyder on March 12, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, West discusses the lumber industry in Southern Nevada. West also discusses Las Vegas, Nevada business, and residents, including Ed Von Tobel.
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