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Las Vegas History 1900-1910, 1900-1969
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Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
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Las Vegas History 1911-1920, 1905-1970
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Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
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Las Vegas History-1921-1930, 1921-1966
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Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
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Las Vegas History-1921-1930, 1920-1968
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Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
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Las Vegas History-1930-1931, 1920-1971
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Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
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Las Vegas History-1936-1945, 1937-1971
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Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
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Las Vegas History-1961-1970, 1963-1970
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 13
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Harold Smith oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Harold Smith conducted by Troy Durham on July 08, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Smith discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1943 and recalls his first impressions of the city. Smith also talks about his employment at the Basic Magnesium Plant in Henderson, Nevada. Finally, he discusses the development of Fremont Street, recreational activities, and the Las Vegas Strip.
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Ellis LeFevre oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Ellis LeFevre conducted by A. D. Hopkins on March 01, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, LeFevre discusses his early life in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as his experiences with bootlegging during Prohibition Era, and his encounters with local law enforcement.
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Eugene Perry oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Eugene Perry conducted by Anneliese McKenna on March 11, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Perry discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from Denver, Colorado in 1955. Perry discusses his career as a dealer in the Golden Nugget and other Las Vegas casinos. Perry also describes how Las Vegas has benefited economically from gambling and casinos.
Archival Collection