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Rostine, Della Mae, 1905-2003

Della Mae Rostine moved with her husband Rocco to Las Vegas from Missouri in 1942. After living for a year in Las Vegas, they moved to Henderson so her husband could work in construction at the Basic Magnesium plant. She later worked there briefly as a machinist. The plant later became Rheem Manufacturing. "The timing of the Rostine Family's arrival and the fact that they stayed and made a permanent home in Henderson led to their designation as one of Henderson's 'founding families'".

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Schamaun, Marie E., 1919-2015

Marie Schamaun was born in Bazine, Kansas on March 3, 1919 to Mary Blehur and Peter Yeager. Her parents immigrated to the United States from Gratza, Russia. She married Parry John Schamaun in 1942, and they lived in Bazine until 1945, and spent 1945 to 1947 in Lafayette, Indiana. She moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1952 with her husband. She was active in social life and later worked at the Tropicana. She passed away on February 20, 2015.

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Daniel, Faye Duncan (1945 December 21-)

Beginning in clerical work at the Nevada Test Site, Daniel rose to become the Assistant Hotel Manager at Union Plaza Hotel and Casino. She established the Hotel Managers Association and the Professional Black Women's Alliance. After leaving the gaming industry, Daniel returned to school to train for a career in education. She worked closely with the Displaced Homemaker Program at the Community College of Southern Nevada and later with Help Centers of Southern Nevada.

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Midnite, Tony, 1926-2009

Tony Midnite, born Tony Murdoch, was a female impersonator, costume designer, and LGBT activist who worked throughout the United States, including Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born September 26, 1926 in Texas, and died August 31, 2009 in Las Vegas.

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"PASSAGES Tony Midnite." Windy City Times. September 9, 2009. Accessed April 15, 2020. http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/PASSAGES-Tony-Midnite/22835.html

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Williams, Aaron , 1921-2011

Aaron Williams was born October 4, 1921 in Tatum, Texas and spent his early adult years in Detroit, Michigan working for the Chrysler Corporation. He joined the Army in 1940. Williams moved to Las Vegas from Detroit, Michigan, after serving in the military. He worked at the Nevada Test Site, then ran for local office in the City of North Las Vegas city council. He later was elected to the Clark County Commission.

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Down, Lucille M., 1911-2007

Lucille Down was born December 14, 1911 in Wellington, Kansas. She moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1919 when her dad was an employee of the Union Pacific Railroad. After graduating from Las Vegas High School, she worked for the Southern Nevada Telephone Company. Down married her husband, James, in 1931 and she was a housewife ever since. Down passed away February 27, 2007.

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Frank Hall interview, taped over the phone from Las Vegas, Nevada with Ruchman, 1999 August 31

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Penelope Ruchman Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Professionals Oral Histories
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Collection Number: MS-00907
Collection Name: Penelope Ruchman Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Professionals Oral Histories
Box/Folder: Box 01, Digital File 00

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Richard Saber interview, taped over the phone from Las Vegas, Nevada with Ruchman, 1999 September 03

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Penelope Ruchman Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Professionals Oral Histories
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00907
Collection Name: Penelope Ruchman Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Professionals Oral Histories
Box/Folder: Box 01, Digital File 00

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Mort Olshan interview, taped over the phone from Los Angeles, California with Ruchman, 1999 May 25

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Penelope Ruchman Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Professionals Oral Histories
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00907
Collection Name: Penelope Ruchman Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Professionals Oral Histories
Box/Folder: Box 01, Digital File 00

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International Conference on Gambling "Bookmaking At the Turn of The 21st Century" at MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, NV TP 53A, 2000 June

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Penelope Ruchman Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Professionals Oral Histories
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00907
Collection Name: Penelope Ruchman Collection of Las Vegas, Nevada Casino Professionals Oral Histories
Box/Folder: Box 01, Digital File 00

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