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Ruby Lee Taylor and Susana Loli oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02128

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ruby Lee Taylor and Susana Loli conducted by David Schwartz on April 22, 2015 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Taylor and Loli discuss their careers working at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and their membership in the Culinary Workers Union Local 226. They begin by discussing their individual job responsibilities, the benefits of being in the union, and the entertainment at the Riviera. They describe which shifts they prefer to work and give an overview of a hotel employee's life. Taylor and Loli conclude by discussing their responses to learning of the Riviera's closing and the health care provided by their union.

Archival Collection

Union workers at the training school, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s (folder 1 of 1), image 22

Date

1990 to 1999

Description

Arrangement note: Series III. Internal: Work

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Ray M. Cutright oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00468

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ray M. Cutright conducted by himself on April 22, 1981 for the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. Cutright talks about his experiences in operating a boat that carried both tourist passengers and workers to and from the site of the Hoover Dam. He also discusses a few specific experiences, including what it was like navigating the river.

Archival Collection

Architectural drawing of the MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), key plan sections, May 22, 1972

Date

1972-05-22

Description

Architectural plans for the MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas) from 1972. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; Taylor Construction Co.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1972-06-12

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Ellen Barre Spiegel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03361

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ellen Barre Spiegel conducted by Barbara Tabach on December 04, 2017 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Spiegel discusses her family’s origins in Eastern Europe, growing up in Jericho, New York, and being raised as a conservative Jew. She talks about attending Cornell University, majoring in consumer economics, and completing an internship with American Express. Spiegel explains how she became involved in Las Vegas, Nevada politics, being elected as Assemblywoman for District 20 in 2008, and the redistricting of Assembly Districts 20, 22, and 29. Later, Spiegel explains her position on the board of the Green Valley Ranch Master Association and recalls her successes from the 2017 legislature. Lastly, Spiegel talks about her involvement with the National Association of Jewish Legislators.

Archival Collection

#68295: UNLV Officials are joined by community leaders and characters from Cirque du Soleil in officially dedicating the Science and Engineering building, September 22, 2011 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2011 September 22

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
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Collection Number: PH-00388-05
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

Photograph of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra performing onstage at the Copa Room in the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, January 22, 1964

Date

1 to 22

Archival Collection

Description

Dean Martin's (left) opening night at the Copa Room in the Sands Hotel with his pal, Frank Sinatra joining in, January 22, 1964.

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