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Publications: Las Vegas Gay Yellow Pages, 2003-2004
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 22
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Edward Ferris oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Edward Ferris conducted by Rafael Lara Jr. on March 16, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In his interview, Ferris discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada, the recession in 1952-1953, The Last Frontier hotel, and the growth of businesses, including his automotive business, and the Las Vegas, Nevada community.
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Elizabeth Kelly oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Elizabeth Kelly conducted by Jeff DeLoca on April 02, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kelly discusses arriving to Southern Nevada from Scotland in the 1920’s. Kelly also talks about early life in Las Vegas, Nevada and the growth of the city.
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Forrest J. Woodward oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Forrest Woodward conducted by Laurie Mearns on February 23, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Woodward discusses arriving to Southern Nevada, its history, and sports.
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Shirley Sandin oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Shirley Sandin conducted by Janice Ledford on March 11, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sandin discusses her family ancestry and her employment opportunities. She later discusses a fireplug design contest.
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Jolene Wallace oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Dr. Jolene Wallace conducted by Cynthia Smith on October 12, 2009 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Wallace reflects upon her career as a teacher and administrator in Dayton, Ohio. She reflects upon some of her favorite programs in the school, such as school lock-ins. She then describes her philosophy of education and school administration, her working relationships with students and teachers, her typical responsibilities, and challenges with instances of school violence. She also discusses what she believes makes a successful school administrator, and why she believes she was a successful principal.
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Freezone nightclub float at the second annual Gay Pride parade, image 002: photographic print
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Retta Decker oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Retta Decker conducted by Andrea Edwards on November 01, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Decker discusses her personal history including working as a nurse, and her historical perspective on nursing.
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Mary Kincaid oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Mary Kincaid conducted by Lori Ferrario on February 29, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kincaid discusses the World’s Fair and ranch life in Nevada.
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F. Andrew Taylor oral history interview
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Oral history interview with F. Andrew Taylor conducted by Claytee White on September 30, 2013 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Taylor discusses his career as a Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter and the evolution of Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1990s.
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