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Helen and Thomas Taney oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Thomas Taney and his wife, Helen Taney, conducted by Anthony Foley on October 22, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mr. Taney discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to work in the factories and Mrs. Taney discusses moving to Las Vegas for adventure. Mrs. Taney talks about her music career and Mr. Taney talks about the importance of the railroad and the mining industry in Nevada. Lastly, Mr. Taney describes the changing water levels in Las Vegas as well as the growth of the city.
Archival Collection
Washington's birthday, Thursday, February 22, 1923, Hotel Vendome
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Archival Collection
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NAMES Project Quilt in the Capital volunteer registration form
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Las Vegas Mayor candidate Oscar Goodman on stage at Gay Pride, image 006: photographic print
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Las Vegas Mayor candidate Oscar Goodman on stage at Gay Pride, image 007: photographic print
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Western Gas Sands Project: Production Histories of the Piceance and Uinta Basins of Colorado and Utah, 1980 November 20
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Office Collection
Box/Folder: Box 34
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Las Vegas Gay Pride celebration, 2000-2002
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Equal Rights Nevada Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01
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Darcelvis performing at Gay Pride, image 002: photographic print
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Christine Szukala oral history interview: transcript
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Oral history interview with Christine Szukala conducted by Bridgette Foote on November 12, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Christine shares her family history and the story of her Thai mother and American Air Force father who met in Thailand and married before moving to the United States in 1970. She talks about her upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada near Nellis Air Force base with her six siblings. Christine discusses her beliefs of how her newly immigrated mother adapted to American life, including altering her recipes to fit her husband's taste and reducing her visits to nearby Buddhist temples.
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John Hardie Moss Jr. oral history interview
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Oral history interview with John Hardie Moss Jr. conducted by Phyllis Sherwin on February 22, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Moss discusses his career as a world-class poker player and professional gambler in Las Vegas, Nevada. Moss describes the intricacies of poker and gambling, gambling for high-stakes, and cheating in the gambling world.
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