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Transcript of interview with Lomie Heard by Stephen Singer, February 9, 1980
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Archival Collection
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On February 9, 1980, collector Stephen M. Singer interviewed schoolteacher, Lomie Heard (born January 22nd, 1906 in Carlsbad, New Mexico) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers education over the span of thirty years, and includes an overview on the building of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Also discussed during this interview: Nellis Air Force Base, jet airplanes at Nellis, military families, and the Nevada Test Site.
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Interview with Lawrence V. Robinson, November 23, 2004
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Archival Collection
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Rodel Fuentes oral history interview: transcript
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Archival Collection
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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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Postcard of a barge, Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of the exterior of the Lake Mead Lodge, Nevada, circa 1940s to 1950s
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Archival Collection
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Film transparency of an architectural drawing, Nevada, circa 1930s-1940s
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Archival Collection
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Film transparency of Lake Mead National Recreation Area administrative building, circa 1940s-1950s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of the Rotary Club, Hoover Dam, circa October 1946
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Archival Collection
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An image of Rotary Club members standing to sing the national anthem.
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Photograph of the Rotary Club, Hoover Dam, circa October 1946
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Archival Collection
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An image of Rotary Club members standing to sing the national anthem.
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