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J. D. Smith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01716

Abstract

Oral history interview with J. D. Smith conducted by Albert Hewitt on October 31, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Smith begins by discussing his move to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1927 after buying an office for his dental practice. He describes life in Las Vegas at the time, how the city has expanded and changed, and his career as a dentist. Smith also talks about his time as president of the Nevada State Board of Education. He concludes by elaborating on other aspects of Las Vegas history, such as the crash of Carole Lombard's plane, the Helldorado Parades, and nuclear weapons testing.

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History: documents describing Rhythmettes' history, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Evelyn Stuckey Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00265
Collection Name: Evelyn Stuckey Papers
Box/Folder: Box 7

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Hardy, Bill, Las Vegas Board of Realtors, 1974 November 22

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Frank Mitrani Photographs
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Collection Number: PH-00332
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 25

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J. A. Tiberti oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-01824

Abstract

Oral history interviews with J. A. Tiberti conducted by Claytee D. White on August 17, 2000 and August 24, 2000 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Tiberti begins by discussing his family history and his upbringing in the mining town of Morley, Colorado, and later in Detroit, Michigan. He describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1941, where he worked for the United States Corps of Engineers on the construction of Nellis Air Force Base and later established his construction company, J. A. Tiberti Construction Company. Tiberti talks about being a member of the City of Las Vegas Planning Commission, the duties and responsibilities that came with being on the Planning Commission, and describes how a construction company is run. He also discusses his wife, children, and how Las Vegas has changed and grown since the 1940s.

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Jim Feist interview with Ruchman at Landry's Restaurant in Las Vegas, 1999 September 22

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Penelope Ruchman Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Professionals Oral Histories
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Collection Number: MS-00907
Collection Name: Penelope Ruchman Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Professionals Oral Histories
Box/Folder: Box 01, Digital File 00

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Joeseph L. Haughaboo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00807

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joeseph L. Haughaboo conducted by James F. Haughaboo on April 01, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The two discuss Haughaboo’s personal family history, his occupational history, and Mr. Haughaboo’s observations of Las Vegas city life since he moved to the state in 1953.

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History Undercover, "Las Vegas & The Mormons," History Channel, 1999

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Additional information from donor: Members of the Latter Day Faith put financial stakes into the Las Vegas casino business.

Archival Collection

Scott Rayer Collection of Television Programs about Las Vegas, Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-01130
Collection Name: Scott Rayer Collection of Television Programs about Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Las Vegas Citizens Committee for Community Improvement meeting minutes, April 22, 1968

Date

1968-04-22

Description

Las Vegas Citizens Committee for Community Improvements minutes: street access to the Las Vegas Paiute Colony.

Text

Lin Hansen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00785

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ellen L. (Lin) Hansen conducted by Terri Hansen on April 30, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview Hansen discusses the effects of World War II, family history, environmental changes, and government in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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D. D. Cotton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00278

Abstract

Oral history interview with D. D. (Ethel Dolores) Cotton conducted by Claytee White on February 14, 1997 and March 21, 1997 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. In this interview, Cotton discusses the beginnings of her dance career in New York City, New York. Later in the interview, Cotton discusses working in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Cotton Club and her interactions with other African American entertainers. Cotton also discusses race relations and her experiences as an African American dancer in Las Vegas. Cotton later goes on to discuss her career change in the service industry.

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