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Larry Ruvo oral history interview
Identifier
OH-02236
Abstract
Oral history interview with Larry Ruvo conducted by David G. Schwartz on January 27, 2009 for the Remembering Jay Sarno Oral History Project. Ruvo begins by discussing his position as a front desk clerk at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1970s. Ruvo then describes how Jay Sarno changed the casino industry by designing Caesar’s Palace with a single theme. Ruvo then chronicles how gaming gradually was legalized in more areas throughout the world and how Sarno capitalized on making Caesar’s Palace an iconic casino which made people want to travel to Las Vegas. Lastly, Ruvo discusses Sarno’s focus on offering both gaming and entertainment options for guests at Caesar's Palace.
Archival Collection
Celesta Lowe oral history interview
Identifier
OH-01151
Abstract
Oral history interview with Celesta Lowe conducted by Patrick W. Canlton on February 06, 2002 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Lowe begins by discussing her early life in Baker, California and her father’s role as a station agent for the Tonopah Tidewater Railroad during the 1920s and 1930s. Lowe then describes her family moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1940s. Lowe chronicles the process state legislatures took to open Nevada Southern University in 1957 and her role as an administrative assistant in the main office of the school. Lowe recounts her career at Nevada Southern University, the expansion of the campus, and renaming it University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Lastly, Lowe talks about her switch from an administrative assistant to a librarian at UNLV.
Archival Collection
Roger D. Foley Papers on United States v. Cappaert
Identifier
MS-00020
Abstract
The Roger D. Foley Papers on United States v. Cappaert are comprised of materials collected by District Judge Roger D. Foley while performing his duties as judge in
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with Gordon Smith by Claytee White, January 29, 2013
Date
2013-01-29
Archival Collection
Description
Gordon Smith was born in Utah, but moved with his family to Babbitt, Nevada in 1947. His father, a barber, moved the family to Las Vegas in 1955. In this interview, Gordon recalls school and after-school pursuits; changes in the town; summer jobs; and college. He also talks about his military service and returning to Las Vegas to take up the razor himself - starting a successful barbering business of over 30 years.
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Photograph of a woman posing in front of the Lake Mead Lodge, Nevada, circa 1940s to 1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of a woman posing in front of the Lake Mead Lodge.
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Photograph of the front exterior of the Lake Mead Lodge, Nevada, circa 1940s to 1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of the front exterior of the Lake Mead Lodge.
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Photograph of the front entrance of the Lake Mead Lodge, Nevada, circa 1940s to 1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of a woman near the front entrance of the Lake Mead Lodge
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Slide of people at the Hoover Dam pier sign, April 18, 1931
Date
1931-04-18
Archival Collection
Description
A black and white image of people standing by the Boulder Dam Pier sign, which is draped with rattlesnakes. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Slide of the Boulder Junction celebration, September 17, 1930
Date
1930-09-17
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of a crowd of people gathered together for the Boulder Junction, a ceremony celebrating the beginning of work on Boulder Canyon Project and the beginning of construction on a Union Pacific Railroad from Boulder Junction (Bracken Junction) to the dam site. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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