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Nathan Harper oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03869

Abstract

Oral history with Nathan Harper conducted by Claytee D. White on July 29, 2022 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Harper describes his childhood and growing up in Wichita, Kansas and how those early days shaped his belief system today. After discussing his experience as a Fulbright Scholar in Cyprus, Harper discusses his role, beginning in 2007, as Archaeologist for the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas, Nevada. He talks about unearthing the history of John Howell, the first Black man in Las Vegas who claimed land near what is now Springs Preserve. He also talks about relocating railroad cottages to the Preserve, restoring, and even decorating the buildings. He talks about the history of early Las Vegas and the area's water supply throughout the interview.

Archival Collection

Hanford Searl oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01664

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hanford Searl conducted by Dennis McBride on November 02, 1996 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Searl discusses being gay and the struggles he faced in religion and university before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Nevada: "International Gaming Technology 2005 Annual Report", 2005

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
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Collection Number: MS-00092
Collection Name: Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 6

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AIGA Las Vegas 2005 "Work Show" program, 2005

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Las Vegas Records
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Collection Number: MS-01107
Collection Name: American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Las Vegas Records
Box/Folder: Box 04

Archival Component

Mara Braun interview, September 9, 2019: transcript

Date

2019-09-09

Archival Collection

Description

Interviewed by Barbara Tabach. Mara Braun, a native of Puerto Rico, has lived in Las Vegas since 1975. She is the owner/operator of a successful event and catering business. Mara married Abe Braun and raised their children in both Latinx and Jewish traditions.

Text

LeMoyne Legere interview, March 17, 1977: transcript

Date

1977-03-17

Description

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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Donna Silva oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03891

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donna Silva conducted by Claytee D. White on February 6, 2023 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Silva recalls her childhood living in Los Angeles, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Valdosta, Georgia; and Japan. When her family settled in Las Vegas, her family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but Silva later left the organization as a teenager. Throughout the interview, Silva recalls memories of the Rolling Stones, Steve Wynn, Elvis, and doing lighting work throughout the city as the first female to join the stagehand's union. Silva's work in the hotel/casino industry provides insight in work on the casino floor and behind the curtains of entertainment venues. She worked as a cocktail waitress, cigarette girl, and then backstage as a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Her passion later turned to working with the Rape Crisis Center, where Silva has acquired training that allows her to go to hospitals to assist patients.

Archival Collection

UNLV Special Projects, 2005-2016

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Files include a NAH commercial starring Brad Garrett, photographs of various NAH events including Camp Mariposa, Camp Erin, Circle of Life Award Presentation, Maximum Hope Foundation Poker Tournament, Red Nose Day, NAH Swenson Inpatient Unit open house, Tenaya Inpatient Unit opening, and NAH Fellowship press conference and graduation.

Archival Collection

Nathan Adelson Hospice Records
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Collection Number: MS-00318
Collection Name: Nathan Adelson Hospice Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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An Interview with Todd Jones

Identifier

OH-00974

Abstract

Oral history interview with Todd Jones conducted by Claytee White on January 07, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park neighborhood Oral History Project. Jones discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1991 to become a professor of philosophy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and buying a home in the John S. Park Neighborhood.

Archival Collection

#64571: Cohort Class of 2005 - Group, 2005 March 15

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2000s)
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Collection Number: PH-00388-04
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2000s)
Box/Folder: N/A

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