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Fletcher, Dorothy Ross, 1936-
Dorothy Fletcher, née Ross, was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 30, 1936. She was a housewife and a teacher.
Person
Reid, Rory
Rory Reid was born in Alexandria, Virginia. Reid served as Clark County Commissioner. He is president of The Rogers Foundation.
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Fretwell, Elizabeth N.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Fretwell was born in South Carolina. She earned her master's degree in public administration from University of Georgia.
Person
Miscellaneous materials from previous years
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Southwest Oral History Association Records
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Transcript of interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976
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Archival Collection
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Interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976. In this interview, Goot talks about how he came to Las Vegas in 1945 and purchased Stoney's Jewelry, which he sold in 1951, and then bought Tinch Furniture Store. He was friends with Hank Greenspun and active in local politics and community affairs, including Temple Beth Sholom. He talks about selling the former Beth Sholom building at 13th and Carson Streets to the Greek church, and other fund raising activities. He speaks briefly about atomic tests, and the growth of the city.
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