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Robert "Bob" Agonia oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03464

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert “Bob” Agonia conducted by Marcela Rodriguez-Campo on September 6, 2018 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. Agonia recalls his community being very diverse, with families sharing Filipino and Mexican American heritage and his neighbors being Japanese Americans. Agonia also discusses the role he played in starting the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) engineering school, and helping start a Minority Engineering Program at UNLV. He then speaks about Latino community involvement in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Audio clip 2 from interview with Priscilla Schwartz, June 16, 2016

Description

In this audio clip, Priscilla Schwartz discusses her work with Compassionate Care

University of Nevada Board of Regents: photographic print

Date

1979

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). University of Nevada Board of Regents. Back row, L-R: John Tom Ross, Louis Lombardi, Molly Knudtsen, Lily Fong, James "Bucky" Buchanan. Front row, L-R: Robert Cashell, Brenda Mason, John McBride, Chris Karamanos.

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Count Guido Roberto Deiro oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00405

Abstract

Oral history interview with Count Guido Roberto Deiro conducted by David G. Schwartz on January 30, 2002 and November 22, 2017 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Deiro gives his personal recollections of living in Las Vegas, Nevada, including his father’s career, his upbringing, and fondest memories of the city.

Archival Collection

Patricia Bearce oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00173

Abstract

Oral history interview with Patricia Bearce conducted by Guy Pence on September 29, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bearce discusses some of the social and developmental changes, including the recreational activities involving swimming, going to theaters, watching stock car races, and attending Helldorado events. She also discusses some of the development of Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

John E. Jeffrey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00942

Abstract

Oral history interview with John E. Jeffrey conducted by Frank Vivirito on April 01, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Jeffrey discusses his occupational history, the disparity of work conditions and opportunities for Black and Mexican workers in the Henderson, Nevada magnesium plant, and his family’s medical history.

Archival Collection

Church, Robert, 1974 April 17

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Frank Mitrani Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00332
Collection Name: Frank Mitrani Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 10

Archival Component

Photograph of Powell Commemorative Ceremony, Lake Powell, June 19, 1969

Date

1969-06-19

Description

Bill Diamond, professional river runner, portrays Major John Wesley Powell in an exhibit at the Powell Commemorative Ceremony at Lake Powell. Exhibit includes a boat that is representative of the type used by Powell in his expeditions. The sign positioned by the boat reads: "Early day boating through the canyons of the Colorado utilized heavy wooden boats like Powell's and like this one which was used between 1938 & 1942."

Image

Photograph of Howard Hughes at a luncheon, March 4, 1937

Date

1937-03-04

Description

Description printed on photograph's accompanying strip of paper: Attending the Advertising Club Luncheon in his honor, Howard Hughes is shown with (left to right) Eddie Rickenbacher, Frank Hawks, H. B. Lequattes, and Dick Merrill.

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