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Richard Strahlem oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01782

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard E. Strahlem conducted by Jacqueline R. Hall on March 12, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Strahlem discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1958 in search of job opportunities. Strahlem then describes the local businesses that he worked with and recalls the competitive nature of gambling. Strahlem later discusses the construction of McCarren International Airport and the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Loreta Monson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01315

Abstract

Oral history interview with Loreta Monson conducted by Jon J. Howard on March 01, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Monson discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from Utah for her husband's job. Monson also discusses the growth of Las Vegas over the years. She talks specifically about hotels and casinos. Finally, Monson briefly describes her family life.

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Nina Lu oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02608

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nina Lu conducted by Jennifer Sui on November 17, 2021 for the Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Lu recalls her difficult immgration journey from China to Los Angeles, California, and later to Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses former jobs, starting her own business, and embracing her unique identity and cultural heritage.

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Dorothy Lee oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02707

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dorothy Lee conducted by Claytee D. White on June 02, 2016 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Lee discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls horse riding from Paradise Township to downtown Las Vegas. After moving to the John S. Park neighborhood, she attended Las Vegas High School and worked at the Huntridge Theater as an usher. She also discusses her time working as an elevator operator at the Riviera and how she became a Rhythmette in her second year in high school.

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

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Other Level

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

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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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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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Jewish National Fund: 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
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Las Vegas | Israeli American Council: archived website, 2016 to 2017

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Other Level

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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
Box/Folder: N/A

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