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Frederic Apcar oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03302

Abstract

Oral history interview with Frederic Apcar conducted by Nancy Hardy on July 19, 2003 for the Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Apcar describes his birth and early life in Paris, France, his parents' divorce, working from a young age, and, at the age of sixteen learning to dance ballet and tap. He talks about his first dancing job at the Folies Bergere in Paris, going on tour for several years with Josephine Baker, and on his return to Paris, dancing with the Lido before signing a contract for a three-month job at the Copacabana in New York City, New York. He then discusses his move to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1959, where he produced the Las Vegas Les Folies Bergere, Vive les Girls with Ron Lewis, and Casino de Paris. He also talks about Donn Arden as the other major show producer on the Strip during this period.

Archival Collection

Nina Lu oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02608

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nina Lu conducted by Jennifer Sui on November 17, 2021 for the Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Lu recalls her difficult immgration journey from China to Los Angeles, California, and later to Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses former jobs, starting her own business, and embracing her unique identity and cultural heritage.

Archival Collection

Jeff Ju oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00105

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jeff Ju conducted by Jennifer Sui on November 17, 2021 for the Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Ju recalls moving to the United States with his family at the age of ten. He discusses his relationships with his parents, how it has changed, and experiencing discrimination and racism at work and as an individual. While he lives in New York, Ju visits Las Vegas, Nevada regularly and shares how he finds it more inclusive and welcoming compared to New York or Korea.

Archival Collection

Yount Family Papers

Identifier

MS-00033

Abstract

The Yount Family Papers (1976) document the history of the Yount family. The collection is comprised of a letter from Leonard Fayle to John L. Yount and a brief handwritten history about the Yount family. Also included is a transcript of an interview with an unknown Yount family member. .

Archival Collection

Fort Mojave Indian School Records

Identifier

MS-00034

Abstract

The Fort Mojave Indian School Records (1890-1923) consist of correspondence, finance and administrative records, pump station blueprints, and policy implementation and fact finding records. The school served the Hualapai and Mojave Indians at a site near present-day Kingman, Arizona. The information is contained in two bound volumes.

Archival Collection

Carol C. Harter Professional Papers

Identifier

UA-00147

Abstract

The Carol C. Harter Professional Papers (1940-2023) consist of material documenting Harter's scholarly and administrative career. The collection includes letters, publications and reports, speeches, and photographs from Harter's time as the 11th and first female president of State University of New York (SUNY) Geneseo and as the 7th president of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). As of 2024, Harter was UNLV's longest-serving and also its first female president.

Archival Collection

Tropicana Hotel and Casino Records

Identifier

MS-01186

Abstract

The Tropicana Hotel and Casino Records (1956-2024) contain operational records, promotional material, architectural drawings, and audiovisual recordings related to the hotel/casino general operations.

Archival Collection

Nevada State Board of Education Questions for the Examination of Teachers

Identifier

MS-00036

Abstract

Nevada State Board of Education Questions for the Examination of Teachers (1894) consists of a single test booklet from the Nevada State Board of Education containing questions to test the knowledge of teachers. The test includes questions from subjects such as physiology, reading, orthography, geography, and United States history.

Archival Collection

UNLV Songleader Uniform

Identifier

MS-00775

Abstract

The UNLV Songleader Uniform (approximately 1975-1979) consists of one white, red, and blue uniform dress and jacket worn by a UNLV Songleader in the late 1970s.

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society Records

Identifier

MS-01188

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society Records (1950-2024) contain the records of the Clark County Gem Collectors, Las Vegas Gem Collectors, and the current Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society. The collection contains articles of incorporation, by-laws, membership directories, meeting minutes, correspondence, financial records, show paperwork, and award certificates. Also included are photographs of the organizations since the 1970s and digital scans of Gem Times and The Polished Slab newsletters.

Archival Collection