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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]

Image

Photographs from album of Temple Beth Sholom construction celebration, image 2

Description

Rose and Sheldon Raphael - Rose did real estate deal to sell old Temple Beth Sholom location

Robert M. Smith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01723

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert M. Smith conducted by Mary Ellen Crane on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Smith discusses his career in cosmetology and being a hair dresser for shows in Las Vegas, Nevada casinos, such as the Copa Line in the Sands Hotel & Casino. He also describes owning his own salon, how entertainment and casinos have changed in Las Vegas, and aspects of the beauty industry in Nevada. Smith concludes by talking about Las Vegas' growth and his experiences in real estate.

Archival Collection

Cynthia "Cindy" Coletti oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02881

Abstract

Oral history interview with Cynthia "Cindy" Coletti conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on October 27, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Coletti talks about arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada as a single mother in 1989 and building more than 150 custom homes, mostly in the upscale communities, including Celine Dion’s Lake Las Vegas mansion. She also discusses the previous custom homes she built in Florida, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Coletti's husband, David Fordham, discusses his background, moving to Las Vegas, working in commercial real estate, and meeting Cindy.

Archival Collection