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Long Range Planning Study for Temple Beth Sholom, July 1988
Date
1988-07
Archival Collection
Description
This report provides the results of a study conducted by CITYWEST, Inc., to "determine whether the synagogue should remain in its current location and be renovated, remain in its current location and rebuild, or move." The report addresses leadership and staff development, as well as programming recommendations.
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Brochure from the Molasky Group of Companies, approximately 2010
Date
2010
Archival Collection
Description
This brochure includes highlights of the Molasky Group of Companies, specializing in real estate development.
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas law school establishment: correspondence and reports
Date
1973
Archival Collection
Description
Folder from the Thomas Hickey Political Papers (MS-00260) -- Topical files and correspondence, Assembly and Senate.
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Lucela M. Wattin oral history interview: transcript
Date
2021-12-06
Archival Collection
Description
Oral history interview with Lucela M. Wattin conducted by Stefani Evans on December 6, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Lucela shares memories of her life growing up in Cebu Province, Philippines and being raised by her mother and grandparents after her father's death. She talks about immigrating to the United States under her fiancée's visa, moving to Chinatown in Las Vegas, and her work as a busser at the Excalibur Hotel. Lucela discusses how joining the Culinary Workers Union improved her work conditions and benefits, and how she is working with the union and a legal attorney to help her daughter immigrate to America. She also shares her favorite Filipino dishes (sinagang, chicken adobo, and bugas mais), holiday traditions, and what life was like when casinos shut down during COVID-19.
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Nathalie Martinez oral history interview: transcript
Date
2021-06-24
Archival Collection
Description
Oral history interview with Nathalie Martinez conducted by Rodrigo Vazquez and Barbara Tabach on June 24, 2021 for Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. Nathalie Martinez, one of the original members of the Latinx Voices project team, dicusses her personal history and the history of her parents who immigrated to the United States from Colombia and El Salvador. She shares her educational background and experiences working as an interviewer for the Latinx Voices project before its culmination and her graduation in 2021. Nathalie also talks about her work on the project's podcast and her work linguistically translating the interviews from Spanish to English.
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Report, Flood control in the Moapa Valley, circa 1934
Date
1934 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Narrative describing the construction of a spillway in the Meadow Valley Wash by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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Letter from Frank Strong (Los Angeles) to G. F. Ashby, November 7, 1944
Date
1944-11-07
Archival Collection
Description
Meeting on water in Las Vegas. Discussion included the decline in water pressure throughout the valley, watershed recharge, BMI Water, a possible water district, well drilling, and more.
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Brian Shepherd oral history interview: transcript
Date
2020-07-13
Archival Collection
Description
Oral history interview of Brian Shepherd conducted by Claytee D. White on July 13, 2020 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Brian Shepherd, Chief of Staff of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1107, represents health care and public sector employees across the state of Nevada. SEIU advocates for fair wages, quality health care, and the "secret ballot" for all union employees. Shepherd discusses his work with the union, racism, discrimination, inequality, organizing protests, the Black Lives Matter movement, and social justice.
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