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Amber Diskin oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Amber Diskin conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 5, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Amber Diskin discusses her experience at the Route 91 Harvest music festival during the October 1, 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Diskin talks about finding her way home after escaping the crowds and letting her family and friends know she was not hurt. She speaks of the aftermath of the shooting, including how her children were affected, the post-traumatic stress disorder she developed, and how the shooting has affected her love of concerts. As a native Nevadan, she shares her views of Las Vegas and how her sense of community deepened after this event. Diskin ends the interview by discussing her appreciation for the first responders and the gift baskets she helped distribute to hospitals, police stations, and the fire department.
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José Eliqué oral history interview
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Oral history interview with José Eliqué conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 17, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, José Eliqué discusses his responsibilities as the Associate Vice President and Chief of Police for the Department of Police Services at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He talks about the Police Services Department and its mission to maintain a safe environment on campus. Eliqué discusses the night of the October 1, 2017 shooting and the procedures in place that helped the police officers and detectives support the survivors who made their way to the UNLV campus. He also provides details about using the Thomas & Mack Center as a place of refuge for survivors. In addition to his work in Las Vegas, which started when he moved to the city in 2000, Eliqué discusses his service in the US Navy and his career history in New York City and Chicago, Illinois.
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Architectural drawing of Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino (Atlantic City), first floor presentation drawing, November 30, 1982
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Archival Collection
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Presentation drawing of Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino in Atlantic City. Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino later changed its name to Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. Printed on mylar.
Site Name: Harrah's Marina Resort (Atlantic City)
Address: 777 Harrah's Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ
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Architectural drawing of the Riviera Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), site plan, February 3, 1984
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Archival Collection
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Drawing of proposed changes to the Riviera as submitted to the planning commission from 1984; site plan depicting structure on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Riviera Boulevard. Printed on mylar.
Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino
Address: 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of Andy Katz and Bea Katz at Manpower Las Vegas' 50th anniversary celebration, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 09, 2015
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Archival Collection
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Manpower Las Vegas President Andy Katz walks with his mother and company founder Bea Katz on the red carpet during his company's 50th anniversary celebration at its downtown Las Vegas headquarters.
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