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Lillian Whalen oral history interviews
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Oral history interviews with Lillian Whalen conducted by Laura Bell on September 21, 1974 and November 22, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Whalen discusses her personal history in Boulder City, Nevada since the 1930s. Whalen then describes social life, the increase of local businesses, and the overall growth of Boulder City.
Archival Collection
People lining up for beer at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. People lining up for beer tickets at Sunset Park. (4-25-98)
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Christ Church Episcopal booth at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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Steve Miller and Spencer Goodwin at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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Spencer Goodwin and Steve Miller at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Max Goot oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Max Goot conducted by Charles Collins on March 22, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Goot recalls the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada after 1945. He also talks about winning the Man of the Year Award from his temple.
Archival Collection
Lawrence Nelson oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Lawrence Nelson conducted by John Turner on February 22, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Nelson discusses the history of early Las Vegas, Nevada. He talks about the Old Mormon Fort, the importance of railroads in Las Vegas, and the construction of the Boulder (Hoover) Dam.
Archival Collection
Strutt Hurley and Anne Mulford at Gay Pride: photographic print
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Roxton Whitmore oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Roxton Whitmore conducted by his grandson, Mark Whitmore, on October 22, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Whitmore discusses his personal life, including his marriage and his political affiliations. Whitmore also describes the atomic bomb tests and automobiles.
Archival Collection