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J. D. Smith oral history interview
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Oral history interview with J. D. Smith conducted by Albert Hewitt on October 31, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Smith begins by discussing his move to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1927 after buying an office for his dental practice. He describes life in Las Vegas at the time, how the city has expanded and changed, and his career as a dentist. Smith also talks about his time as president of the Nevada State Board of Education. He concludes by elaborating on other aspects of Las Vegas history, such as the crash of Carole Lombard's plane, the Helldorado Parades, and nuclear weapons testing.
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"What a Difference a Day Made", undated
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Collection Name: Richard "Dick" Stabile Sheet Music
Box/Folder: Box 17
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Rebel Yell Earth Day, 1995
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Nevada EPSCoR Women in Science and Engineering Records
Box/Folder: Box 02
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It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow, undated
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Collection Name: Johnnie Ray Music Scores
Box/Folder: Box 04
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Glory Days, Glory Years, 1986
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Nevada Motion Picture Division Collection of Scripts
Box/Folder: Box 06
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Gay Pride Day t-shirts, 1997
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Carratelli Family Collection on Gay Rights in Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 02
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National Coming Out Day poster
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Carratelli Family Collection on Gay Rights in Nevada
Box/Folder: Flat File 03
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Columbus Day Parade Association, 1989
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Regional History Files
Box/Folder: Box 12
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Transcript of interview with Wayne Earl by Diane Donovan, March 14, 1981
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Archival Collection
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On March, 14, 1981, collector Diane Donavan interviewed her neighbor, pharmacist Wayne Earl (born June 21, 1926 in St. George, Utah) at the collector’s home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers Earl’s early recollections of Nevada and his life after moving to Las Vegas in 1940. Earl also talks about World War II, McCarran Airport, Nellis Air Force Base, North Las Vegas politics, Jaycees, and the Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Earl recalls his involvement in civic affairs, social and religious activities, including his affiliation with the Mormon Church.
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Carol Frey oral history interview: transcript
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Oral history interview with Carol Frey conducted by Claytee D. White on March 30, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Carol Frey discusses her work as a volunteer for the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Southern Nevada. She specifically talks about the October 1, 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada and her volunteer efforts at one of the hospitals, where she provided support for survivors of the shooting, answering any questions they had, calling family members, arranging transport of loved ones to Las Vegas, and any other assistance that was needed, either emotional or practical. Throughout the interview, Frey discusses the moments that have stuck with her, including the gestures of gratitude the TIP volunteers had received from United Health Care employees and Sandy Hook High School students.
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