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Publications, 1948-1977

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

American Legion convention program; Nevada official emblems and facts paper; Nevada Democrat newsletter; Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce News and Views; Official Inaugural program for Lyndon Johnson; A look at the record, Nevada Legislature; State of Nevada Insurance companies; First National Bank collection of Carson City mint coins brochure; Nevada roster of real estate executives and real estate salesmen; Dedication and open house of Marble Manor public housing project; first annual Las Vegas national horse show; Rules and regulations of the State Land Office, Nevada.

Archival Collection

H. E. and Ruth Hazard Political Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00135
Collection Name: H. E. and Ruth Hazard Political Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

R. Ian Ross and Irmalee Anne Gray Ross oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01604

Abstract

R. Ian Ross talks about his family moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from Los Angeles, California and working at the Sands Hotel and Casino as a busboy. He then discusses starting a law firm with Jerry Snyder and Oscar Goodman, starting his own law firm, serving as an assemblyman, investing in real estate, and serving as president of the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Irmalee discusses her family moving to Las Vegas from Reno, Nevada, being an active member of various social organizations, and working as a teacher.

Archival Collection

So Ping "Suzy" Chan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03854

Abstract

Oral history interview with So Ping "Suzy" Chan conducted by Cecilia Winchell, Jerwin Tiu, and Stefani Evans on May 20, 2022 for the Reflections: the Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Wai-Mei Borgel served as an interpreter. In this interview, Chan describes her early life in Toisan, China, where her father owned a jewelry store but soon joined her grandfather in the United States. During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Chan recalls one of her brothers dying, and after the war their family left for Hong Kong, where Chan would grow up and finish her education. In 1963, Chan immigrated first to San Francisco, California, before moving down to Los Angeles, California, and working in a kitchen at a restaurant named Food to Go. After working various jobs in Los Angeles, Chan and her family eventually relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she would continue to work various culinary jobs and as a Pai Gow dealer. Chan discusses venturing into real estate and tells stories throughout the interview that reflect the hard-earned but fun-spirited life she has led.

Archival Collection

Kenneth W. Fong oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00593

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kenneth W. Fong conducted by Lois Goodall on February 22, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Fong discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and being the son of two successful and philanthropic community members, Wing and Lilly Fong. Fong also discusses his father starting a grocery store and later in 1955, Fong’s Garden. He then discusses real estate development, Nevada State Bank development, as well as contributing to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Chinatown evolution.

Archival Collection

Letter from W. H. Bancroft to J. Ross Clark, March 26, 1905

Date

1905-03-26

Archival Collection

Description

Letter deals with the necessity of prompt selling of lots in the Las Vegas townsite.

Text

Photograph of Matt Kusick in Johnnie Mine Town (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Matt Kusick, a local of Johnnie Mine Town, sits in front of the original Real Estate Office. Handwritten inscription with photo: "Taken at our house(?) orig. real estate office (crumbled, crossed out). [Kusick born] 1893 from Yogoslavio tough (?) (?) Now living (?) at Johnnie." [Identified by Dorothy Dorothy 11-1-84]

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