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Transcript of interview with Frank H. Johnson by George Baker, February 21, 1980
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Archival Collection
Description
On February 21, 1980, George Baker interviewed Frank H. Johnson (born July 27th , 1929 in El Paso, Texas) about his occupational history in Southern Nevada. The two discuss Johnson’s career as a journalist for the Nevada State Journal and how he transitioned into his position as a government official. Johnson then recalls problems that arose while he was chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission. The interview concludes with Johnson speculating about the impact of industrial growth on the environment.
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Photographs of Longhorn Hotel and Casino sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), March 10, 2017
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Site address: 5288 Boulder Hwy
Sign owner: William Hill and Ambrosia Lands Hospitality
Sign details: This location opened in 1989 and has been serving locals ever since. They recently renovated their hotel.
Sign condition: 5- no apparent damage
Sign-specific description: Great condition. Super pylon with a black, red and white background. This has a neon steer's Longhorn's at the top with "Longhorn hotel and casino" below in red and white.
Sign - type of display: Neon and back lit Reader Board
Sign - media: Steel and Plastic
Sign - non-neon treatments: Plastic reader board
Sign environment: On the east side of town across the street from Eastside Cannery, next to a U Haul rentals, and residential areas.
Sign - thematic influences: The Longhorn theme stays true to the old west ranch theme particularly since Vegas still has a few ranches around.
Survey - research locations: Longhorn Website http://www.longhorncasinolv.com/ , Google Images and Assessor's Page.
Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond
Survey - date completed: 2017-08-20
Sign keywords: Neon; Backlit; Steel; Plastic; Pylon; Reader board; Building-front design
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Sanje Sedera oral history interview: transcript
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Oral history interview with Sanje Sedera conducted by Kristel Peralta, Cecilia Winchell, Ayrton Yamaguchi, and Stefani Evans on April 16, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Sanje Sedera discusses growing up in Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, with his family. He shares his educational history, moving from Sri Lanka to Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia as a high schooler to learn English before immigrating to the United States to attend Idaho State University. Sedera discusses the political unrest and civil war that took place in Sri Lanka between the Tamil and Sinhalese people, and how he grew to appreciate political activism instilled in him by his paternal grandparents. Sedera shares his employment history working as a manager for K-Mart, an opportunity that brought him to Las Vegas, as well as his entrepreneurial pursuits of owning a mortgage business and becoming a realtor. He talks about the financial crisis of 2008 that led to losing his business, his attempts to run for public office, and how he helped to form Nevada's Asian American Democratic Caucus. Sedera concludes with a discussion of his Buddhist practice and how these philosophies have shaped his life.
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Photograph of Flippin' Good Burgers and Shakes sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), June 28, 2017
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Site address: 505 Fremont St
Sign owner: Frederick Mossler. Owned by Honus Capital, Jaimee Oliver principal owner.
Sign details: Opened 2015 used to be Uncle Joes Pizza - closed 2014.
Sign condition: 5, newer sign
Sign form: Blade
Sign-specific description: Orange blade sign over the main entrance, with brown and red accent color. An image of a burger and shake at the top, with the words "burgers" vertical in the center of the sign, and the word "shake" at the very bottom.
Sign - type of display: Neon
Sign - media: Steel
Sign environment: On Fremont Street next to the Griffin and Le Thai. At the Intersection of Las Vegas BLVD and Fremont.
Sign manufacturer: Federal Heath
Sign designer: Keith Grossman
Sign - date of installation: Aug. 2015
Sign - artistic significance: Although a new sign, it appears it was meant to mimic diner signs from the 1950s.
Survey - research locations: Email Correspondence with Jaimee Oliver, One of the Principal Officers
Survey - research notes: https://vegas.eater.com/2017/8/8/16110798/flippin-good-burgers-temporary-shutter-remodel
Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond
Survey - date completed: 2017-09-01
Sign keywords: Blade; Neon; Steel; Plastic; Backlit
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