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Loreta C. Monson interview, March 1, 1979: transcript

Date

1979-03-01

Description

On March 1, 1979, Jon J. Howard interviewed Loreta Monson (b. April 10, 1904 in Egypt, Idaho) about her life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Monson speaks about coming to Las Vegas, the layout of the city and Fremont Street. Moreover, Monson talks about the Mormon church in Las Vegas, politicians and Nellis Air Force Base. Lastly, Monson discusses leisure activities, recreational activities such as fishing, and the Old Ranch.

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Mike Devere oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00439

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mike Devere conducted by an unnamed interviewer on September 24, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Mike Devere discusses atomic testing, the Las Vegas Strip, recreational activities, and cultural changes in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Susan Fine by Cecillia Boland, February 18, 1976

Date

1976-02-18

Archival Collection

Description

Interview with Susan Greenspun Fine by Cecillia Boland on February 18, 1976. In this interview, Fine talks about growing up in Las Vegas and her schooling. The interview is geared towards the growth of Las Vegas from her childhood to her adulthood, including roads, air travel and medical facilities. She is the daughter of Hank and Barbara Greenspun, owners of the Las Vegas Sun newspaper, and discusses being involved in all the happenings around town because of that.

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Eighty Days Around the World, undated

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Item

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00432
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Papers
Box/Folder: Box 13

Archival Component

Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day Cards, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

J. T. McWilliams Family Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00153
Collection Name: J. T. McWilliams Family Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Leroy Burt oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00304

Abstract

Oral history interview with Leroy Burt conducted by an unidentified interviewer on July 01, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Burt’s wife is present during the interview.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings

Identifier

OH-03930

Abstract

The Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings (approximately 1962-2014) are recorded radio interviews and stage performances of comedians, entertainers, musicians, and actors. Interviews are conducted by Arnold Shaw, Dick Maurice, Joe Delaney, and Bill Willard. Select interviews have a brief summary at the file-level of the inventory, while remaining interviews are unprocessed and the content and/or participants have not been confirmed.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Wayne Brazelle by Lee Siskey, March 17, 1978

Date

1978-03-17

Description

Lee Siskey interviews his neighbor Wayne Brazelle (born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on December 28th, 1946) in the living room of Mister Brazelle’s home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also present during the interview is Mister Brazelle’s girlfriend, Celia C. Rotsteen. Mister Brazelle relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1959, after living in Los Angeles for three years. This interview details Mister Brazelle’s work history in the Las Vegas area and how Las Vegas has changed, from 1959 to 1978.

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Transcript of interview with Russell H. Allen by Izola Olsen, March 10, 1981

Date

1981-03-10

Description

Isola Olsen interviews school teacher-principal Russell H. Allen (b. 1914) at his place of residence in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Mesa, Arizona, Allen relocated to Nevada in 1953. During the interview Allen discusses home life, living and working in Alamo, Nevada, teaching, and changes of education.

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National TRIO Day Award, 1999

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Item

Archival Collection

Shelley Berkley Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00599
Collection Name: Shelley Berkley Papers
Box/Folder: Box 40

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