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Transcript of interview with John Wanderer by Barbara Tabach, May 9, 2016 and May 18, 2016

Date

2016-05-09
2016-05-18

Description

In this interview, Wanderer talks about his first career in auto mechanics and car racing, which developed out of a childhood passion, and eventually took him to Charlotte, North Carolina working for Holman and Moody. He then discusses the decision to move back to Las Vegas with wife, Dorothy (Dottie), to pursue his legal career. Wanderer reflects at length about his mother?s trailblazing legal career, and working with her as legal partners. In addition, Wanderer discusses politics, including his observations from the 2016 Democratic State Convention and running for Democratic Party National Committeeman.

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Las Vegas Creek: photographic print

Date

1910 (year approximate) to 1945 (year approximate)

Description

From the Elizabeth Harrington Photograph Collection (PH-00291). Inscription with image reads: "Las Vegas Creek as it flowed through the Old Ranch to fade away into the desert. Sam Gay took his prisoners here tying them to the big shade tree so they could be more comfortable in the hot weather." - E(lizabeth) Harrington (Sam Gay was Sherriff)

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Audio recording clip of interview with Roosevelt Toston by Claytee D. White, July 11, 2006

Date

2006-07-11

Description

Part of an interview with Roosevelt Toston conducted by Claytee D. White on July 11, 2006. Toston recalls how he began working in broadcasting.

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