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Brad Nelson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03282

Abstract

Oral history interview with Brad Nelson conducted by Stefani Evans on October 30, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Nelson recalls planning various parcels, the village of Silver Springs, the village of Fox Ridge, the Fountains, and the Green Valley Athletic Club. He discusses the Green Valley ethos of planning for a good quality of family life by making space for churches, schools, and parks; providing a variety of housing price points, public art, working with homeowners' associations, and Single Point Urban Interchanges (SPUIs).

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James Rogers oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01587

Abstract

Oral history interview with James Rogers conducted by Claytee D. White on June 30, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project - NAACP. Rogers discusses many issues that affected the black community in Las Vegas, Nevada, gives background on community marches against police brutality, details three controversial cases and legislation that would create a citizen's review board for police and sheriff departments.

Archival Collection

Ellis LeFevre oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01097

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ellis LeFevre conducted by A. D. Hopkins on March 01, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, LeFevre discusses his early life in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as his experiences with bootlegging during Prohibition Era, and his encounters with local law enforcement.

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Ruby Thomas oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01816

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ruby Thomas conducted by Craig Hawkins on October 05, 1973 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Thomas discusses her career as a teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada and being member of the Retired Teachers Association. She then describes social and environmental changes, and the construction of Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). Lastly, Thomas recalls the population growth and casino development in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

The Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival: archived website, 2016 to 2017

Level of Description

Other Level

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01045
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Temple Beth Sholom Las Vegas: archived website, 2016 to 2017

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Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01045
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Or Bamidbar - Chabad East Las Vegas: archived website, 2016 to 2017

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Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01045
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Community Kollel of Greater Las Vegas: archived website, 2016 to 2017

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Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01045
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Jewish National Fund: Las Vegas: archived website, 2016 to 2017

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Other Level

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01045
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Las Vegas | Israeli American Council: archived website, 2016 to 2017

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Other Level

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01045
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component