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Transcript of interview with Colleen Gregory by Tim Waters, April 6 & 7, 1976

Date

1976-04-06
1976-04-07

Description

On April 6 and 7, 1976, Tim Waters interviewed Colleen Gregory (born 1928 in Santa Clara, Utah) about her life in Southern Nevada. Gregory first talks about her original move to Las Vegas, her early education, school activities, and her college education. She also talks about the first banks, Helldorado, the atomic testing, and environmental changes. Other topics covered include Howard Hughes, Western-style influences, first properties on the Strip, World War II, racial prejudice, and changes she has noticed during her career in banking.

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Transcript of interview with Dorothy Ross Fletcher by Sharon Hildebrandt, June 26, 1975

Date

1975-06-26

Description

On June 26, 1975, Sharon Hildebrandt interviewed Dorothy Ross Fletcher (born 1936 in Las Vegas, Nevada) about growing up in and living in Southern Nevada. Fletcher first talks about that various towns in which she lived while growing up before discussing the schools she attended. She also discusses the changes in schools, her involvement in politics, church activity, gambling as a recreational activity, and prominent visitors who came to Las Vegas. Fletcher also talks about living in Nevada during World War II, the atomic testing, environmental changes and extreme weather, and the social changes in Las Vegas. The latter part of the interview involves discussion of real estate, the introduction of air conditioning for cooling, changes on the Las Vegas Strip, recreational activities available to youth in Las Vegas and the increase in the nonnative population.

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Transcript of interview with Mary Habbart by David Patt, March 7, 1975

Date

1975-03-07

Description

On March 7, 1975, collector David R. Patt interviewed dairy and vegetable farm owner, Mary Habbart (born January 1st, 1719 in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview offers an overview of life in Las Vegas in the early days, which included: atomic testing, floods, prostitution on Block 16, early Fremont Street and Duck Creek. Also discussed during this interview: Sunset Park, The Roosevelts, Bugsy Siegel, local government and the Hoover Dam.

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Myron E. Leavitt interview, March 14, 1978: transcript

Date

1978-03-14

Description

On March 14, 1978, collector Thomas Neill interviewed Myron E. Leavitt (born October 27th, 1930 in Las Vegas, Nevada) at his law office in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Leavitt discusses his law practice and running for various positions in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also speaks about growing up, playing sports, and coaching multiple sports in Las Vegas.

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Joseph C. Mattingly interview, February 23, 1979: transcript

Date

1979-02-23

Description

On February 23, 1979, collector Sean Powers interviewed Joseph C. Mattingly (born April 21st, 1912 in Texas) at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Mr. Mattingly discusses working construction on many buildings in the Las Vegas and Henderson areas in Nevada. He also talks about being a member of a motorcycle club and about air conditioning in the early days.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 15, 2004

Date

2004-11-15

Description

Includes meeting minutes and agenda, along with additional information about bylaws and proposals.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 08, 2004

Date

2004-11-08

Description

Includes meeting minutes and agenda, along with additional information about Code of Conduct.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 15, 2004

Date

2004-03-15

Description

Includes meeting minutes and agenda, along with additional information about the Articles of Incorporation, student wellness, and the Leadership Advisory Board.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 17, 2004

Date

2004-05-17

Description

Includes meeting minutes and agenda, along with additional information about bylaws and Rebel Yell operating policy and articles of incorporation.

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