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Audio clip from interview with Courtney Hunt by Claytee D. White, October 2, 2013
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Archival Collection
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In this clip, Mr. Hunt, also known as "Nutt," explains how the CONVICTS motorcycle club was named, the acronymn meaning and overview of membership community activities.
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Nick Robone oral history interview: transcript
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Archival Collection
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Oral history interview with Nick Robone conducted by Claytee D. White and Barbara Tabach on December 21, 2017 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Nick Robone, born and raised in Nevada, details his process of healing after being shot during the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest music festival. He discusses the events of that Sunday night and how he has learned to view life in a more positive light. Robone mentions various coping mechanisms that have helped him, including being open about his experience and talking about it with other survivors as well as pursuing his passions.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter card tournament committee reports
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Archival Collection
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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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Photographs of Jerry's Nugget Casino sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), March 17, 2017
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Archival Collection
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Site address: 1821 N Las Vegas Blvd
Sign owner: The Stamis Family
Sign details: In 1964, Jerry Stamis and Jerry Lodge opened Jerry's Nugget Casino. The property, formerly the Towne House Bar, was converted into a casino. Four years after its opening, the owners bought the nearby Bonanza Club along with its sign, adding an additional 10,000 square feet to their property. The site has undergone numerous renovations, including in 1982 when it became a full-service casino complete with a restaurant, bars, and nearly 700 slots. The porte cochere was also added at that time. In 1996, a theatre lounge was added as well as a bakery and even more gaming tables. The casino, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014. This location still claims to cater to "locals." Currently, it consists of slots, table games, keno lounge, and a bingo hall, among other popular features.
Sign condition: About 4-5, appears to have relatively low damage
Sign form: Sculptural pylon
Sign-specific description: Neon sign looks to be in the form of an oil derrick, "Jerry's" in a nugget shape at the top, "Nugget" spelled downward in light blue neon, possibly was once orange.
Sign - type of display: Neon
Sign - media: Steel
Sign environment: Located in North Las Vegas along Las Vegas Blvd, near the Silver Nugget Casino.
Sign - date of installation: 1964 for most of the signage for the property
Sign - date of redesign/move: 1982 Porte Cochere added with expansion
Sign - thematic influences: The signage conveys the Old West theme of striking it rich with gold, silver or oil, as they have an oil rig for portion of their sign.
Survey - research locations: Neon Museum tour outline, Jerry's Nugget website http://www.jerrysnugget.com/ , recorder's office, Assessor's page
Survey - research notes: For the 50th anniversary of their Company they donated the money for the restoration of their sign which is showcased on the documentary "Restoration Neon" and remains in the Neon Museum.
Surveyor: Carlyle Constantino
Survey - date completed: 2017-07-12
Sign keywords: Neon; Steel; Pylon; Incandescent; Back to back; Reader board; Video screen
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Linh Fee oral history interview: transcript
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Archival Collection
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Oral history interview with Linh Fee conducted by Cecilia Winchell, Stefani Evans, and Jerwin Tiu on February 4, 2022 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Linh Fee talks about her family life growing up in Oahu, Hawaii, how her parents met in Vietnam, and memories of her childhood with her six siblings. She shares how she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to find work after graduating from college at the University of Hawaii and her brief time working in the hospitality industry as a cocktail server. Fee discusses her career change to become a dental hygienist and life with her husband and three children.
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 6, 1989
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Archival Collection
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 27, 2006
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Archival Collection
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