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Marilyn B. Brockett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00256

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marilyn B. Brockett conducted by Jay Brewer on April 25, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Brockett moved to Nevada in 1932. During this interview Brockett discusses social changes and the growth of Boulder City, Nevada from 1932 to 1975.

Archival Collection

Russell H. Allen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00027

Abstract

Oral history interview with Russell H. Allen conducted by Izola Olsen on March 10, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During the interview Allen discusses home life, living and working in Alamo, Nevada, teaching, and changes in education.

Archival Collection

Benny Binion oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00017

Abstract

Oral history interview with Benny Binion conducted by an unknown interviewer circa 1975 to 1977. In this interview, Binion discusses his arrival to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1946 and his involvement with the town in the early 1950s. He discusses what motivated him to move, his involvement with the Las Vegas Club, and his decision to build The Westerner and eventually Binion’s Horseshoe on Fremont Street. He also describes what gaming was like in Las Vegas when he first arrived, and his interactions with other casinos such as the Flamingo, Eldorado Club, and Hotel Apache in 1951.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Marilyn B. Brockett by Jay Brewer, April 25, 1975

Date

1975-04-25

Description

Jay Brewer interviews local store clerk Marilyn B. Brockett, born December 10th, 1925, in Cedar City, Utah. Marilyn B. Brockett, originally known as Marilyn B. Ballard before marriage, moved to Nevada in 1932. During this interview Brockett discusses social changes and the growth of Boulder City, Nevada from 1932 to 1975.

Text

Photograph of Israel Independence Day Celebrations, May 4, 2003

Description

Photograph of several booths selling wares at the Israel Independence Day celebrations, May 4, 2004.

Photograph of Israel Independence Day Celebrations, May 4, 2003

Description

Photograph of several booths selling wares at the Israel Independence Day celebrations, May 4, 2004.

Photograph of Israel Independence Day Celebrations, May 4, 2003

Description

Photograph of several booths selling wares at the Israel Independence Day celebrations, May 4, 2004.

"Channel 8 interview" video, undated

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Item

Archival Collection

Mark L. Fine Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00696
Collection Name: Mark L. Fine Papers
Box/Folder: Box 6

Archival Component

Amended interview form, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Jack Anderson Professional Papers on Operation Life
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Collection Number: MS-00795
Collection Name: Jack Anderson Professional Papers on Operation Life
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Interviews regarding consolidation, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Las Vegas-Clark County Consolidation Records
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Collection Number: MS-00330
Collection Name: Las Vegas-Clark County Consolidation Records
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component