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Gay history: Las Vegas, 2017

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Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00802
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 30

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History (queer): Las Vegas, 2021

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Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00802
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 35

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Photograph of North Las Vegas Women's Club, North Las Vegas, July 22, 1965

Date

1965-07-22

Description

A picture of the North Las Vegas Women's Club joining with city officials and North Las Vegas Parks and Recreation Board members for a dedication ceremony at the Tonopah Municipal Park. From left to right: Donna Waitman, Belle Sanchez, Beverly Forson, Alma Cleland, Ken Bowers (Board member), Aileen O'Neill (Board member), Bonnie Petitti, Marge Jones, and John Paul (Board member).

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John Hardie Moss Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01343

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Hardie Moss Jr. conducted by Phyllis Sherwin on February 22, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Moss discusses his career as a world-class poker player and professional gambler in Las Vegas, Nevada. Moss describes the intricacies of poker and gambling, gambling for high-stakes, and cheating in the gambling world.

Archival Collection

Maxine and Jack Cason oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02838

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maxine and Jack Cason conducted by Claytee D. White and Stefani Evans on September 22, 1016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Jack discusses his early life in Oklahoma and arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1950. He recalls the formation of Saveway Super Service, Philips 66 service stations, the competition in the fuel industry, and the opening of the first Rebel service station. Jack talks about fuel terminals, fuel bulk plants, and becoming one of the largest fuel providers in southern Nevada. Later, Maxine and Jack talk about supporting local sports organizations. Lastly, Jack discusses his involvement in the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Athletics Department, and being inducted into the UNLV Sports Hall of Fame.

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Victoria and Brad Babich oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00095

Abstract

Oral history interview with Victoria and Brad Babich conducted by Claytee D. White on November 22, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, the Babich couple describe their family histories and life in Las Vegas, Nevada during the mid-twentieth century. Brad Babich discusses his father's work in the gaming industry of Las Vegas, the prevalence of organized crime in the city, the influence of Howard Hughes and the federal government, and other aspects of Las Vegas history. He also talks about nuclear weapons tests at the Nevada Test Site and the health problems some employees acquired there. The two talk about recreational activities of the time, as well as the entertainers that performed on the Las Vegas Strip. Other topics of discussion include race relations in Las Vegas, casino history, and changes that have occurred over the years in the city.

Archival Collection

History of Las Vegas, Nevada, 1961

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Archival Collection

Oran K. Gragson Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00170
Collection Name: Oran K. Gragson Papers
Box/Folder: Box 10

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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, December 22, 1949

Date

1949-12-22

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

Text

Manuscript on Las Vegas history, 1986

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Ralph Roske Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00313
Collection Name: Ralph Roske Papers
Box/Folder: Box 09 (Restrictions apply)

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Roberta Kane oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03238

Abstract

Oral history interview with Roberta Kane conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 6, 2017 and May 22, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Kane explains how she was the first born Jewish baby in Las Vegas, Nevada and her parents’ deep involvement with the Jewish community of the 1930s. She then talks about the formalization that occurred in the Jewish community with the building of Temple Beth Sholom. In a second session, Kane recalls the Wildcat Lair, a gathering spot of students from Las Vegas High School in the 1950s.

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