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Memorial Day ceremony and Nevada Day celebration at the Nevada State Museum, 2023

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File

Archival Collection

Linda Miller Papers

Archival Component

Day After Day #134: parts, approximately 1950 to 1967

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Russ Morgan Music Manuscripts

Archival Component

Assembly daily journal: assembly and senate from day 1 to day 137, 1981

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

John Vergiels Political Papers

Archival Component

Day After Day #134: score, approximately 1950 to 1967

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Russ Morgan Music Manuscripts

Archival Component

Ina Porter oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01497

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ina Porter conducted by Claytee White on January 05, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park neighborhood oral history project. Porter recalls moving to the John S. Park Neighborhood in the 1940s. She describes how they helped build the Mormon Church and the importance of the Latter Day Saints Church to the John S. Park Neighborhood. Lastly, Porter discusses the changes in the John S. Park Neighborhood over fifty years.

Archival Collection

Gary B. Hafen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02073

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gary B. Hafen conducted by Christopher McEntire on April 30, 2002 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Hafen reflects upon his 30-year career as a teacher and administrator with Nevada’s White Pine County School District and the Clark County School District from 1959 to 1989. He describes his approach to administration, his experience with school integration, and the importance of being present for students, parents, and teachers throughout the day. He also discusses what he believes makes a successful principal and school administrator, and describes the roles that teachers, assistant principals, and principals play in operating a school.

Archival Collection

Irma I. Varela interview, March 5, 2019: transcript

Date

2019-03-05

Description

Interviewed by Barbara Tabach. Born and raised in Zacatecas, Mexico, Irma moved to Las Vegas in 1989. She is the Cultural Program Supervisor at Winchester Community Center and has devoted much of her career to preserving Hispanic cultural traditions in Las Vegas. She has been an active leader in local events such as Community Roots, International Food & Folk Life Festival, World Vibrations, and Dio de Los Muertos.

Text

Interview with Edith Allan

Identifier

OH-00023

Abstract

Oral history interview with Edith Allan conducted by Elizabeth Cleary on February 26, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Allan discusses living on a dairy farm, as well as her experiences working for Western Union and the Sal Sagev Hotel. Allan also mentions the building of Hoover Dam, Block 16, and the Stewart Ranch.

Archival Collection

Interview with Erik Thompson, March 4, 2006

Date

2006-03-04

Description

Narrator affiliation: Board of Trustees, Nevada Desert Experience

Text

Greg Phelps oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03315

Abstract

Oral history interview with Greg Phelps conducted by Claytee D. White on November 15, 2017 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. Greg Phelps discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2002 for work and attending the 2017 Route 91 Harvest festival with his mother and wife. He describes the event venue as well as his recollection of the shooting. Phelps explains how his life changed after that day, describing the true friendships he gained and his greater appreciation for living.

Archival Collection