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Re-opening of F Street audio recording
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Re-opening of F Street ceremony including Ricki Barlow, Carolyn Goodman and others on December 11, 2014 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this ceremony, Mayor Carol Goodman talks about the significance of the F Street underpass that connects the Historic Westside with Downtown Las Vegas. Councilman Ricki Barlow recognizes those who stood against the closure of F Street and the efforts of the community to reopen it. Katherine Duncan describes the economic and social impact on the Westside community when F Street closed.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with Marguerite Goldstein by Carol A. Semendoff, February 25, 1979
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Archival Collection
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On February 25 1979, collector, Carol A. Semendoff interviewed cashier, Marguerite Goldstein, (born on May 1925 in Oberlin, Kansas) in the library at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This interview covers early Las Vegas, from 1950 to 1979. Also included during this interview is discussion on local dignitaries, the growth of Las Vegas, gambling as the major industry in Las Vegas, Strip hotels, and housing developments.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter scrapbook committee agenda
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From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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Madeline Taylor Knighten interview, November 6, 1974: transcript
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Archival Collection
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On November 6, 1974, collector Jay Brewer interviewed Madeline Taylor Knighten (born July 7th, 1907 in Chanute, Kansas) at her home in Boulder City, Nevada. In the interview, Madeline Taylor Knighten discusses her life in the early days of Boulder City, Nevada. She also speaks about her husband’s work in the Green Hut Café, as well as in diamond drilling.
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Apolonio Sauceda interview, August 13, 2019: transcript
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Interviewed by Barbara Tabach and Monserrath Hernández. Born in 1927 to Mexican immigrant parents, Apolonio spent his youth in the Kansas City, Kansas area. Arrived in Las Vegas and was a map maker for Clark County. Very involved in local Latino community, NALA, Veterans organizations, and was an actor on the side. Subjects: NALA, American Legion, Lt. Colonel in Nevada Color Guard
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Transcript of interview with Flora Hannig-Kellar by Michael Taylor, March 27, 1981
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Archival Collection
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On March 27th, 1981, collector Michael D. Taylor interviewed housewife Flora Hannig-Kellar (born January 24th, 1902 in Washington, Utah) in Henderson, Nevada. This interview is Flora Hannig-Kellar’s personal account on growing up in Nevada. She discusses home and family life and local social and recreational activities. During the interview Mrs. Hannig-Kellar also shares some of the poetry she wrote about Nevada and her family, specifically her children and grandchildren.
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Transcript of interview with John Erb by Susan Korzennik, February 23, 1980
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On February 23, 1980, Susan Korzennik interviewed construction worker John Erb (born on July 16th, 1932 in Denver, Colorado) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers John’s construction work in the Las Vegas area in addition to family life in Nevada and local social, religious, and community activities. He also discusses being a member of the Elks Club and the Clark County Gentlemen’s Club.
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Audio recording clip of interview with Paul Guthals by Mary Palevsky, April 14, 2005
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LeMoyne Legere interview, March 17, 1977: transcript
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On March 17, 1977, collector Cecilia Branch interviewed LeMoyne Legere (born in 1935) at her residence in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Mrs. Legere discusses various differences in Las Vegas from the time she was growing up to the date of the interview. She also discusses her involvement in high school and what people do for recreation.
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