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Charles A. Baumert oral history interview
Identifier
OH-00169
Abstract
Oral history interview with Charles A. Baumert conducted by James M. Greene on October 31, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bauret discusses the Hoover Dam construction, Boulder City, Nevada history, and the closing of Six Companies Inc. operations at Hoover Dam.
Archival Collection
Photograph of Gay Fisher and an unidentified male, Las Vegas, April 1953
Date
1953-04
Archival Collection
Description
Gay Fisher, right, and an unidentified individual acting as an escort and attendant to junior prom queen, left, at the Las Vegas High School Junior Prom in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Ruth Moore Weaver oral history interview
Identifier
OH-01932
Abstract
Oral history interview with Ruth Moore Weaver conducted by her grandson, Danny Weaver, on November 22, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Weaver begins by discussing her early life and family history. Weaver describes how Las Vegas, Nevada has developed and changed, as well her and her husband's participation in community organizations. She talks about her husband's jobs, how she prefers living in Southern Nevada compared to other areas, and segregation in the city. Weaver concludes by discussing why she prefers to live in Henderson, Nevada and the history of gambling in Nevada.
Archival Collection
Thalia Dondero oral history interviews
Identifier
OH-03232
Abstract
Oral history interviews with Thalia Dondero conducted by Suzanne Becker on March 10, 2008 and August 22, 2008 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. Dondero opens her interviews discussing why she became involved with the Las Vegas, Nevada Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and eventually the Nevada State PTA. Dondero then describes her work with the Girl Scouts and her election campaign for a seat on the Clark County Commission. Dondero also discusses Las Vegas city development and how the city has flooding issues. Later Dondero discusses her membership in the Las Vegas Junior League and her work throughout the state to supervise the living conditions of foster care children. Lastly, she describes her experience as a commissioner working to ensure various goods and services were available to the community.
Archival Collection
Dykes on Bikes at the second annual Gay Pride parade, image 001: photographic print
Date
1998-04-25
Archival Collection
Description
Gay Pride 1998 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Sunset Park. (4-25-98) 2nd annual parade; Dykes on Bikes.
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Dykes on Bikes at the second annual Gay Pride parade, image 002: photographic print
Date
1998-04-25
Archival Collection
Description
Gay Pride 1998 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Sunset Park. (4-25-98) 2nd annual parade; Dykes on Bikes.
Image
Doug Stevens and the Out Band performing at Gay Pride, image 001: photographic print
Date
1998-04-25
Archival Collection
Description
Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Doug Stevens and the Out Band.
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Doug Stevens and the Out Band performing at Gay Pride, image 002: photographic print
Date
1998-04-25
Archival Collection
Description
Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Doug Stevens and the Out Band.
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Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Community Collection
Identifier
MS-00790
Abstract
The Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Community Collection is comprised of organizational records, photographs, event programs, and ephemera donated by members of the Southern Nevada Jewish community as part of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Libraries’ Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Materials document the history of the Jewish community and Southern Nevada from 1941 to 2017. The collection provides information about family life, religious rituals, community events, and local businesses and organizations.
Archival Collection