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J. A. Tiberti oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01825

Abstract

Oral history interview with J. A. Tiberti conducted by Terry Mowbray on February 23, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Tiberti discusses his personal history before arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1941 as a civil engineer for Nellis Air Force Base. Tiberti recalls the plane crash involving Carole Lombard in 1942 and describes his work in assisting to locate the plane. He then discusses the construction projects he worked on and environmental changes around Las Vegas. Lastly, Tiberti describes his construction company, J. A. Tiberti Construction.

Archival Collection

Limosine in the third annual Gay PRide parade: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

The third annual Gay Pride parade at Sunset Park. Photographer: Dennis McBride (5-8-99).

Image

Valley Outreach Synagogue booth at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride. Valley Outreach Synagogue booth, (5-8-99)

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Tasha Hill and a boa constrictor at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride (5-8-99); Tasha Hill and her boa.

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UNLV History 117: Nevada History Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00054

Abstract

The UNLV History 117: Nevada History Photograph Collection contains photographic prints, negatives, and slides of Las Vegas and Boulder City, Nevada between approximately 1900 and 1959. These images were collected by students for University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) professor Ralph Roske’s class, History 117: Nevada History. The images primarily depict Las Vegas in the 1950s with people posing in front of and inside the El Rancho Vegas and the Last Frontier Village, including Eleanor Roosevelt, Joe E. Lewis, and Paul Newman. Earlier photographs from the 1920s include businesses, such as fireproofing stores, and significant individuals such as Ed W. Clark. Lastly, it contains two photographs of the Boulder City Airport.

Archival Collection

Dr. Linda K. Miller oral history interview: transcript

Date

2019-07-10

Description

Oral history interview with Dr. Linda K. Miller conducted by Claytee D. White on July 10, 2019 for Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Miller discusses her early life in Kansas City, Kansas and arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2002. She talks about Helen J. Stewart, the Old Mormon Fort, and the significance of that area. Later, Dr. Miller explains the importance of teaching local history to people in Las Vegas. Lastly, Dr. Miller discusses the process of writing a book about Helen J. Stewart.

Text

Washington's birthday at the Hotel Atlas, menu, Friday, February 22, 1901

Date

1901-02-22

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Menu is printed on textured red paper in gold ink. Full-length portrait of George Washington on one side Restaurant: Hotel Atlas Location: Dayton, Ohio, United States

Text

Else Lappoehn, Sylvia Brunn, Art Ruckle and George Brunn oral history interview, 2007 April 22

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Item

Archival Collection

Carole Terry's "Germans in Las Vegas" Oral History Project
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: OH-00143
Collection Name: Carole Terry's "Germans in Las Vegas" Oral History Project
Box/Folder: Box 02, Box 04

Archival Component

Paradise Dollar Theater in the Gay Pride parade: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride. Paradise Dollar Theater, Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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Louis Levin and Raul Mangubat at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride. L-R: Louis Levin; Raul Mangubat.

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