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Transcript of interview with John Graves by Hank Baran, March 1, 1987

Date

1987-03-01

Description

On March 1, 1987, Hank Baran interviewed John Graves (born February 21st, 1938 in San Diego, California). This interview covers the gaming industry overall, and also highlights, women in gaming, more specifically. Mr. Graves also discusses the hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, McCarran Airfield, and golfing in Southern Nevada.

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Interview with William Marvin Swena, October 29, 2004

Date

2004-10-29

Description

Narrator affiliation: Assistant Mining Superintendent, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo)

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Interview with Robert James Agonia, June 29, 2005

Date

2005-06-29

Description

Narrator affiliation: Dept. of Energy Human Resources; Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation

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Las Vegas skyline from north edge of town, North Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-02

Description

The Las Vegas skyline as seen from a hilltop north of town near the Apex Industrial Park.

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Transcript of interview with Lois Cox by Mitch Cox, March 18, 1978

Date

1978-03-18

Archival Collection

Description

On March 18, 1978, Mitch Cox interviewed Lois Cox (born 1938 in Ely, Nevada) about her experiences growing up in and living in Nevada. Cox first talks about her family background and then discusses her educational and employment backgrounds. She then describes her work for the Clark County School District, the changes in schools over time, and her opinions on how student activities have changed. The topics then shift to Cox’s opinions on some of Nevada’s politicians, her Basque background, and the changes in Las Vegas over time, particularly those related to gambling.

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Transcript of interview with Maurice "Maury" Halfon Behar by Barbara Tabach, March 14, 2016

Date

2016-03-14

Description

In this interview, Behar reflects upon his childhood in France, and later adjusting to life in New York. He talks of his admiration for those that have cared for him in his youth, including Marie Cazous and his parents, Marco and Flora Behar. He details his career path, and how he ended up in Las Vegas. In addition, Behar describes a recent family trip to France, visiting his place of birth for the first time since leaving as a child.

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