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Kim Krantz oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Kim Krantz conducted by Joyce (Marshall) Moore on February 26, 1996 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. Krantz begins her interview discussing her transition from an east coast dancer to a Las Vegas, Nevada dancer. Krantz discusses the performing scene at the time and the general distaste dancers had for showgirls. Krantz goes on to discusses the details of nudity in performances and the relationships show directors like Harold Minsky and Donn Arden had with their performers. Krantz also discusses her experiences as a dancer and her opinions about the treatment of African American dancers.
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Barbara G. Brents oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Barbara Brents conducted by Claytee D. White on January 12, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. In this interview, Brents talks about why she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1987, her experience in the historic John S. Park Neighborhood, some history of Las Vegas, and politics.
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Patricia Ann Ross oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Patricia Ann Ross conducted by Judy Harrell on March 19, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Ross discusses mob-dominated gambling, Mormonism, the Helldorado Rodeo, medical advances, and Clark County School District’s Sixth Grade Centers within Las Vegas, Nevada.
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John Gubler oral history interview
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Oral history interview with John Gubler conducted by Suzanne Becker on December 29, 2008 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Gubler discusses his parents moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1936 and growing up in the John S. Park Neighborhood. He then discusses becoming a lawyer and moving back to Las Vegas.
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Kate Hausbeck Korgan oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Kate Hausbeck Korgan conducted by Claytee D. White on February 03, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Hausbeck discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to teach sociology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1995 and moving to the John S. Park Neighborhood a few years later.
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Letter and envelope from Mary M. Bunker, Bunkerville, Nevada to John M. Bunker, St. Thomas, Nevada
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From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.
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Letter and envelope from Aggie Herrick, Ogden, Utah to Mary Etta Syphus, Provo, Utah
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From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.
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Letter and envelope from Nellie Harrison Kanab, Utah to Mary Etta Syphus, Provo City, Utah
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From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.
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