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Todd S. Polikoff oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02815

Abstract

Oral history interview with Todd Polikoff conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 30, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. He discusses investing over twenty years in leadership for the Jewish Federation and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in states that include New Jersey, Delaware, Texas, Ohio, and Nevada.

Archival Collection

Norma Friedman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02522

Abstract

Oral history interview with Norma Friedman conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 19, 2015 and April 06, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Friedman talks about owning Walker Furniture, her family history, and being a member of the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish community for over 40 years.

Archival Collection

Kim Vilt oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01879

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kim Vilt conducted by Claytee D. White on January 12, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Vilt discusses living in the John S. Park Neighborhood for ten years and her plans to stay there as long as she and her husband live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Kim Bird and Pam Fogliasso oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02229

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kim Bird and Pam Fogliasso conducted by Claytee D. White on February 08, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Bird and Fogliasso discuss their experiences growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, segregation in the city, and their years attending Rancho High School, including the segregation.

Archival Collection

Elmer Curley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00314

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elmer Curley conducted by Claytee D. White on November 1, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Elmer Curley discusses working in public services at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Library for a number of years under a long list of library directors beginning in 1967.

Archival Collection

Madeline Kadin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00981

Abstract

Oral history interview with Madeline Kadin conducted by Kathy Mandel on March 08, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kadin discusses atomic testing and ranch life in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also explains the history of Helldorado and how it has changed over the years.

Archival Collection

Max Goot oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00701

Abstract

Oral history interview with Max Goot conducted by Charles Collins on March 22, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Goot recalls the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada after 1945. He also talks about winning the Man of the Year Award from his temple.

Archival Collection

Handwritten speech by Roosevelt Fitzgerald about a brief history of Las Vegas, Nevada

Date

1970 (year approximate) to 1996 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Unpublished manuscripts file. For an unknown event.

Text

"Collecting Family History": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1988 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On Black families in the United States and family reunions.

Text