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Deanne Alterwitz-Strasler oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02178

Abstract

Oral history interview with Deanne Alterwitz-Stralser conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 01, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Alterwitz-Stralser discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband and their four children to assume ownership of Walker Furniture, leading the design and merchandising elements of the business, and integrating into the local Jewish community.

Archival Collection

Daryl Alterwitz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02180

Abstract

Oral history interview with Daryl Alterwitz conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 08, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Alterwitz discusses being an attorney and active in the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish community, including volunteering in organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League. He also talks about his family owning the Walker Furniture business.

Archival Collection

Jerry Fox oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02183

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jerry Fox conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 12, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Fox discusses his father's restaurant, Foxy's Delicatessen, which opened on the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip in the 1950s, and his own business endeavors including the Tinder Box and an embroidery business.

Archival Collection

Mark Fine oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02184

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mark Fine conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 18, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Fine discusses his career as a significant developer of planned communities within Green Valley and Summerlin in Henderson, Nevada. He also talks about the history of Las Vegas, Nevada since 1973.

Archival Collection

Judith D. Steele oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02191

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judith Steele conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 25, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Steele discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1969 from Brooklyn, New York. She also discusses serving the Jewish community as an educator and business person, as well as designing Clark County School District's first individualized education program.

Archival Collection

Michael Saltman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02216

Abstract

Oral history interview with Michael Saltman conducted by Barbara Tabach on December 16, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Saltman talks about doing business in Las Vegas, Nevada over the years, being Jewish, his wife Sonja serving on the Anti-Defamation League, and other topics pertaining to him being a businessman.

Archival Collection

Elliot B. Karp oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02217

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elliot B. Karp conducted by Barbara Tabach on December 17, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Karp talks about coming to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2008, the local Jewish community, and being CEO of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Kim Bird and Pam Fogliasso oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02229

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kim Bird and Pam Fogliasso conducted by Claytee D. White on February 08, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Bird and Fogliasso discuss their experiences growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, segregation in the city, and their years attending Rancho High School, including the segregation.

Archival Collection

Carl Woodbury oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02245

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carl Woodbury conducted by Patricia Jolly on February 01, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Woodbury shares his experiences working throughout Southern Nevada, including at the State Treasure office, Basic Magnesium Plant, and The Review Journal.

Archival Collection

John Hyram Wittwer oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02259

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Hyram Wittwer conducted by Douglas L. Skifton on April 01, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wittwer discusses living in Bunkerville, Nevada, atomic bomb testing, and the Stewart Ranch.

Archival Collection