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Don Ross oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02996

Abstract

Oral history interview with Don Ross conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 15, 2017 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Ross talks about his Jewish upbringing, and education in Brewster, New York. He also discusses how his interest in hotel catering, conventions and events, has led him to working in the hospitality industry for nearly three decades in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00373

Abstract

The Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection depicts the activities of businessman Howard Hughes from 1930 to 1950. The photographs primarily depict aircraft flown by Hughes or designed by the Hughes Aircraft Company, including the XF-11 reconnaissance plane, the HK-1 Hercules (or "Spruce Goose"), and the Hughes H-1 Racer. The photographs also depict celebrations following Hughes's circumnavigation flight in New York City, New York and Chicago, Illinois in 1938. Lastly, the photographs include Hughes testifying in front of the Senate Special Committee to Investigate the National Defense Program in 1947.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Delbert "Dell" Eugene Webb, Las Vegas, 1980s

Date

1980 to 1989

Description

A picture of Delbert 'Dell" Eugene Webb. He was a real estate developer, gambling pioneer, and co-owner of the New York Yankees.

Image

Audio clip from interview with Herb Tobman by Deborah Fischer, March 13, 1981

Date

1981-03-13

Description

Part of an interview with Herb Tobman on March 13, 1981. In this clip, Tobman discusses moving to Las Vegas, employment, and the gambling industry.

Sound

Interview with Megan Gillespie Rice, June 22, 2005

Date

2005-06-22

Description

Narrator affiliation: Staff member, Nevada Desert Experience: Holy Child Sister

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