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Transcript of interview with Emma Ellsworth by Clark Ellsworth, March 5, 1980

Date

1980-03-05

Description

On March 5, 1980, Clark Ellsworth interviewed his grandmother, Emma Ellsworth (born 1902 in Payson, Utah) about her experiences in Southern Nevada. Ellsworth first talks about growing up in Utah and getting married before moving to Pioche, Nevada during the Great Depression. She also talks about bringing up a family in Las Vegas as well as her and her husband’s work in running Beneficial Life, a life insurance business, in Las Vegas. Ellsworth also talks about the Mormon churches in Las Vegas, the schools her children attended, and the number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren she had at the time.

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Portrait of a Mojave woman: phototgraphic print

Date

1900 to 1940

Description

An elderly Mojave woman, photographed in Needles, California. Inscription with the image reads, "She has wandered far (in this book). She is an old Mojave squaw for many years a familiar sightaroud the depot at Needles, Calif."

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Photograph of Leonard Firestone and James Cashman, Las Vegas, July 30, 1946

Date

1946-07-30

Description

Handwritten description provided on back of image: "Fifteen year pin to Firestone by Cashman." Autograph on the front of the image reads: "To Jim Cashman with kindest personal regards - Leonard V. Firestone. July 30, 1946."

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Transcript of Interview with Marion Bennett, July 2, 2009

Date

2009-07-02

Description

Marion Bennett has served twice as local NAACP President. He also talks about the integration of casinos, schools, and housing. Marion has been the pastor for Zion Methodist for over 40 years.

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Transcript of an interview with Nafeesa Sallee by John Gyrgo, March 21, 2013

Date

2013-03-21

Description

Interview with Nafeesa Sallee by John Grygo, March 21, 2013. Sallee moved to Las Vegas from Cleveland in 1978 and entered into a 34-year banking career from which she retired in 2013.

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Bob Ruud wrapping meat for the Pahrump Harvest Festival: photographic print

Date

1970 to 1973

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series IV. Pahrump, Nevada -- Subseries IV.B. Ruud Family. Bob was the chef for the festival for about 12 years.

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Transcript of interview with Lamar Foremaster by Gregory Hall, February 14, 1979

Date

1979-02-14

Description

On February 14, 1979, Gregory M. Hall interviewed his coworker, LaMar Foremaster (born May 9th, 1907 in Alamo, Nevada) at his place of business, Anderson Dairy, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the changes, growth, and development of Southern Nevada from 1907 to 1979. During the interview LaMar discusses the Old Ranch, Boulder Dam, Hoover Dam, Fremont Street and the Strip. He also talks about his religious ties to the Mormon Church and his political activities in Las Vegas.

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