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Interview with Lawrence V. Robinson, November 23, 2004

Date

2004-11-23

Description

Narrator affiliation: Tunnel mechanic, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo)

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Minutes from Temple Beth Sholom Board of Directors meetings, June 1987 - May 1988 (2 of 2)

Date

1987 to 1988

Archival Collection

Description

Meeting minutes include reports from committees of the board, correspondence, and balance sheets.

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Rodel Fuentes oral history interview: transcript

Date

2021-12-04

Description

Oral history interview with Rodel Fuentes conducted by Tracy Fuentes on December 4, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Rodel Fuentes tells stories of his upbringing in Manila, Philippines, where he was raised in a shared family home amongst his parents, siblings, aunts, and uncles. He talks about his parents' immigration to the United States and how he later joined them in Los Angeles, California where he met and married his wife. Rodel Fuentes shares the couple's decision to move to Las Vegas, Nevada, his work at Dunn Edwards paint company, and how he became a licensed general contractor and real estate agent where he now owns his own company. Rodel Fuentes discusses his thoughts on Las Vegas' diversity, affordability, restaurants, and Asian community. He also talks about experiencing anti-Asian hate, worsened by misconceptions and discrimination that came from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Christina Gruber oral history interview: transcript

Date

2019-03-02

Description

Oral history interview with Christina Gruber conducted by Barbara Tabach on March 2, 2019 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Gruber shares her experience living in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1997 and as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), mother of two, and physical fitness enthusiast. She recalls being shot during the Route 91 Harvest Festival and being rescued by strangers. She recalls the chaos of the evening, but also how strangers worked together to comfort each other amidst the terror. She discusses dedicated her athletic races to those who were murdered that evening, and how it has helped her recovery.

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Postcard of a barge, Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950

Date

1935 to 1950

Archival Collection

Description

Picture of the first load of gold ore to be transported on Boulder Lake by barge.

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Photograph of the exterior of the Lake Mead Lodge, Nevada, circa 1940s to 1950s

Date

1940 to 1959

Description

A black and white side view of the front exterior of the Lake Mead Lodge.

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Film transparency of an architectural drawing, Nevada, circa 1930s-1940s

Date

1930 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

A close up architectural sketch of the Boulder Dam Visitors Bureau.

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Film transparency of Lake Mead National Recreation Area administrative building, circa 1940s-1950s

Date

1940 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area administrative building.

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Photograph of the Rotary Club, Hoover Dam, circa October 1946

Date

1946

Archival Collection

Description

An image of Rotary Club members standing to sing the national anthem.

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