Oral history interview with John Mendoza conducted by Perry Kaufman on May 26, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Mendoza discusses Mexican American life in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls memories of his education in law.
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Oral history interview with Burton Cohen conducted by Claytee White on January 09, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Burt reflects on the positions he held in numerous famous Las Vegas, Nevada Strip casinos, the celebrities he hired and befriended, and offers a unique look at the behind the scenes marketing and entertainment strategies that he helmed. He shares stories of becoming entrenched in casino operations and his reflections of union experiences.
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Oral history interview with Irwin Kishner conducted by Claytee D. White on September 10, 2013 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Kishner briefly discusses growing up Jewish in Brighton Beach area of Brooklyn, New York. He then discusses his family’s move to Miami, Florida and his relocation to Las Vegas, Nevada to work with his uncles, Herman and Maury Kishner. Other topics discussed include real estate management, and hotel operations in Nevada.
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Oral history interview with Michael Mack conducted by Claytee D. White on May 21, 2009 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Mack discusses his childhood memories living in and near the John S. Park Neighborhood, including his father opening a shoe store in Boulder City, Nevada and later expanding into the salvage business. Mack later discusses his parents moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, opening his clothing store, and setting up the first bail bondsman office in the city.
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Oral history interview with Viola Johnson conducted by Claytee D. White on March 03, 1996 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. Johnson discusses leaving Fordyce, Arkansas in 1942 to join her parents in Las Vegas, Nevada where her first home was a tent. Johnson goes on to discuss life with her parents in Las Vegas including their work and church activities. Johnson also describes her work at the Flamingo Hilton and Sands Hotel and Casino as a maid, and at the Riviera Hotel and Casino making sandwiches. Finally, Johnson talks about labor conditions and the Culinary Union during the early years of the Las Vegas Strip casino development.
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Oral history interview with Johnny Pate and Jillean Williams conducted by Claytee D. White on March 04, 2004 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Johnny Pate discusses his best friend, Joe Williams, and talks about his career as a renowned jazz musician. Jillean Williams then talks about Joe Williams, her late husband, and about living in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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L-R: Former Las Vegas Rotary Club President Angelo Manzi, North Las Vegas Mayor Bud Cleland, Colonel Hupp and Las Vegas newspaper journalist and editor John Cahlan. The two men on the right are holding a certificate of appreciation celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Rotay Club in Las Vegas.
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