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Jack West oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01955

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jack West conducted by Perry Kaufman on June 12, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, West discusses his experience and employment in the advertising industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. West also explains the significance of publicity campaigns for companies.

Archival Collection

Donnie Pomeray oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01489

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donnie Pomeray conducted by an unspecified individual in approximately 2006 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Pomeray reflects upon his upbringing in Blue Diamond, Nevada. He discusses where he grew up, his leisure activities, and community life.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Mayme Stocker and Pearl Grizuil in front of the Stocker home Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1930's-1950's

Date

1930 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Mayme Stocker and Pearl Grizuil in front of the Stocker home on 15th and Bracken in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Image

Postcard of Mayme Stocker with Marion and Herbert Hyatt in front of the million dollar display at the Horseshoe Casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960-1972

Date

1960 to 1972

Archival Collection

Description

Mayme Stocker with Marion and Herbert Hyatt in front of the million dollar display at the Horseshoe Casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Image

Photograph of Lester Stocker with his mother Mayme Stocker, Las Vegas, October 25, 1919

Date

1919-10-25

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white photograph of Mayme Stocker and Lester Stocker taken in Las Vegas, Nevada, the morning they left for a trip to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Image

Photograph of Lou Larrimore, Wilbur Clark and unidentified woman driving, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Lou Larrimore (left), an unidentified woman, and Wilbur Clark driving a cart at the Desert Inn Golf Course, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1950s. The Roman Catholic Guardian Angel Cathedral is visible in the background at right.

Image

Photograph of Wilbur Clark's birthday party, Las Vegas, December 27, 1956

Date

1956-12-27

Archival Collection

Description

Guests at Wilbur Clark's birthday party in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the guests are Mark Swain, Jackie (?), unidentified, Betty Boyle, Joanne Swain, and Bob Notti.

Image

Photograph of Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn, Las Vegas, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

A black and white image of the front exterior of Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn. Two smiling women cross through the parking lot, and a neon sign advertising the establishment is visible in the background.

Image

Photograph of schoolchildren and teachers, Paradise School, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1924

Date

1924 (year approximate)

Description

Schoolchildren and teachers at Paradise School, Las Vegas, Nevada. The teacher was Lillian Gentry Barnum (cousin of Mary Reid Edwards, who was the wife of Elbert Edwards). The class includes an African American girl and several Chinese American children.

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Photograph of students during a performance at Harley Harmon School, Las Vegas (Nev.)

Date

1900 (year approximate) to 1959 (year approximate)

Description

"The Story of Harley A. Harmon" school play at Harley Harmon School. Photo credit: Tony King Photo, Las Vegas, NV

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