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Sam Nakanishi interview, 1987

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Item

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Andrew Russell Papers on Japanese Americans in Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00887
Collection Name: Andrew Russell Papers on Japanese Americans in Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 01

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Elsa Culbert interview, 1993

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Andrew Russell Papers on Japanese Americans in Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00887
Collection Name: Andrew Russell Papers on Japanese Americans in Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 01

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D. Taylor oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02118

Abstract

Oral history interview with D. Taylor conducted by Claytee White on July 25, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Taylor recalls the 1984 Culinary Workers Union Local 226 citywide strike for improved health coverage for employees. He also talks about the history of the labor union, its leadership, and the union representative structure giving a larger voice to the racially diverse workforce in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Will Provance oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02745

Abstract

Oral history interview with Will Provance conducted by David Schwartz on July 14, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. Provance discusses his various roles in the gaming industry the difference between managing slot machines in his earlier positions and video lottery terminals (VLTs) in his current position in Ohio. He also discusses what he believes makes a good slot floor and how slot operations has changed since he started in the industry.

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Transcript of interview with Hobert D. Blair by Jay Brewer, April 20, 1975

Date

1975-04-20

Description

Jay Brewer interviews Hobert D. Blair at his home in Boulder City, Nevada. Mister Blair, Misses Blair, and the interviewer Jay Brewer are present. Mister Blair was born in Boreing, Kentucky in 1900, he then moved to Idaho in 1910 before relocating to Nevada in 1931. The interview covers the growth of Boulder City, from 1931 to 1975.

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N. Nakashima interview, 1993 October

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Andrew Russell Papers on Japanese Americans in Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00887
Collection Name: Andrew Russell Papers on Japanese Americans in Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 01

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Transcript of interview with Robert D. Howell by Joe Sant, February 26, 1977

Date

1977-02-26

Description

On February 26, 1977, collector Joe Sant interviewed local Nevadan business owner, Robert D. Howell (born November 22nd, 1939 in Las Vegas, Nevada) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers Las Vegas in the old days, from Mr. Howell’s personal experience of being born and raised in Nevada. During this interview, Mr. Howell also discusses the early above ground atomic tests, local environmental and social changes, the economic landscape, the Mormon Fort, religious beliefs, and local recreation. The interview concludes with discussion on air pollution.

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Transcript of interview with Georgia Adras by Robin L. Hayes, March 02, 1977

Date

1977-03-02

Description

Robin L. Hayes interviews her Greek-American grandmother Georgia Adras, born 1916, in Farmington, Utah. Adras relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1936. This interview covers education, religion, ad raising a family in Nevada. During the interview Adras also discusses the building of the Boulder Dam, road conditions, grocery shopping in the early days, and the Strip.

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Marlena Shaw oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03367

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marlena Shaw conducted by Claytee D. White on December 12, 2017 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Shaw discusses her early life in New Rochelle, New York and growing up in a musical family. She talks about her initial interest in singing, her career as a jazz singer, and performing with Count Basie in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shaw recalls recording her first studio album, and the discrimination she faced as an African American musician. Shaw describes performing at the Sands Hotel and Casino, touring around the world, and working with multiple recording labels. Later, Shaw remembers performing with Sammy Davis Jr. Lastly, Shaw discusses the significance of spirituality in her life, and her first time performing with a symphony orchestra.

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