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Eddie Eliscu oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-02593

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Eddie Eliscu conducted by Arnold Shaw between approximately 1986-1987 for the Arnold Shaw Oral History Project on Las Vegas Entertainers. In these interviews, Eliscu reflects upon his career in entertainment, from serving as a social director at Camp Copake, New York to songwriting for stage and film. He describes his upbringing in a non-musical family, his first performances, and the more prominent professional developments of his career.

Archival Collection

Hughes Aircraft Retirees Association Records

Identifier

MS-01146

Abstract

The Hughes Aircraft Retirees Association (HARA) Records (1940-2018) contain a variety of publications, organizational charts and technical reports, audiovisual materials, and photographs related to Hughes Aircraft Company and Hughes Electronics. These materials were gathered by members of the Hughes Aircraft Retirees Association, a social organization for retirees of Hughes Aircraft Company including Boeing, Raytheon, and Kinecta.

Archival Collection

Raymond Brooks Papers on Mining

Identifier

MS-01153

Abstract

The Raymond Brooks Papers on Mining (approximately 1900-1955) document Brooks' time working in the mining and railroad industries in central and southern Nevada, as well as in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). Brooks worked as a mining engineer and executive in many Nevada mining districts, including Goldfield, Tonopah, Bullfrog, Rawhide, Chloride, Beatty, Wonder, and Searchlight. The collection consists of photographs, photograph albums, ledgers and mining certificates, correspondence, and publications that all relate to mining. Notable figures mentioned in material throughout the collection include George Nixon, George Wingfield, William MacMaster, and James Butler.

Archival Collection

Cultural Focus Tours Research Notes

Identifier

MS-01155

Abstract

The Cultural Focus Tours Research Notes (1989-1990) contain background information about historical locations and topics in Las Vegas's history used by Cultural Focus Tours, a division of the Allied Arts Council of Nevada. Cultural Focus Tours, developed by historic preservationist Elizabeth von til Warren, provided tours of historic landmarks around Las Vegas, Nevada including the Hoover Dam, Nevada Test Site, Valley of Fire, Old Spanish Trail, and the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort. Materials also include the 40th anniversary issue of the Las Vegas Sun newspaper. The materials were presumably collected by Susan Anderl Jarvis who was a tour guide for Cultural Focus Tours.

Archival Collection

UNLV Public Lands Institute Records

Identifier

UA-00143

Abstract

The UNLV Public Lands Institute Records (approximately 1946-2017) primarily contain records from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's Public Land Institute's (PLI) which is focused on providing knowledge and research expertise in the areas of environmental education and interpretation related to public lands management. The materials include records from the PLI's inaugural founder, Dr. Margaret N. "Peg" Rees, then the Associate Vice President for Research and Outreach at UNLV. Materials document the founding and work of the PLI and also include papers from Rex Bell, Jr. associated with the Walking Box Ranch which is co-owned by UNLV and the Bureau of Land Management. The collection also includes videos of Rex Bell, Jr. discussing donation of Walking Box Ranch materials to the PLI.

Archival Collection

Christie Young Collection of Las Vegas Show Programs

Identifier

MS-01169

Abstract

The Christie Young Collection of Las Vegas Show Programs (approximately 1971-2023) is primarily comprised of show programs from various shows and headliners from the Las Vegas Strip. Shows represented in the collection includes Jubilee!, Love, FX, and Elton John. Materials also include newspaper clippings, programs, and ticket stubs for various cultural heritage events, museums, and shows around Las Vegas. There is also a small amount of material from October 2023's Disability Awareness Day and a packet of worksheets that feature Nevada's state symbols in braille.

Archival Collection

Cecelia Zamora and Celia Rivero Mummey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03909

Abstract

Oral history interview with Cecelia Zamora and Celia Rivero Mummey conducted by Claytee D. White on January 15, 2022 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Celia Rivero Mummey is the mother of Cecelia Zamora, and both participate in this interview. Both were born in Las Vegas, Nevada and Mummey recalls the Helldorado Parades as her favorite part of the city. Mummey's mother and father - Margarita and Francisco - owned the first Mexican restaurant in the city. Frank's Cafe was located at Fremont and First Streets. The interview covers memories of other downtown business locations, cruising on Fremont Street, outings to Lake Mead, living in Vegas Heights, Culinary Union membership, working in various hotels, and Las Vegas entertainment.

Archival Collection

Gloria Dea Anzalone oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03913

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gloria Dea Anzalone conducted by Claytee D. White on October 22, 2022 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Gloria Dea describes her childhood in Oakland, California where she learned the art of magic from her father. Her family moved to Sacramento where Gloria Dea first performed in Breuners Department Store and by age twelve, she was working in nighclubs. Later in Hollywood, Gloria Dea danced in several films and entertained in USO shows. She performed in 1941 at the Last Frontier and the El Rancho - some of the earliest places on what was later the Las Vegas Strip. In the interview, she recalls time serving as president of both the Women's Club of Burbank, Hadassah, and the board of American Guild of Variery Artists.

Archival Collection

General Land Office Survey Books

Identifier

MS-00373

Abstract

The General Land Office Survey Books (approximately 1881-1919) consist of nine bound volumes of survey maps originally conducted in 1881 by the General Land Office (which later became the U.S. Bureau of Land Management). The primary information shown on the maps is section, township, and range numbers, as well as designation and dimenstions of government lots. The books in this collection cover townships 13 through 32, which includes the majority of Clark County. The secondary information shown on the maps is topographical and geographical in nature, showing mountains, washes, rivers, major wagon roads, and types of vegetation. The hachure lines along section lines indicate mountains and in all probability those lines were not actually walked. Patent application lists are attached to some maps, which also have property owner's name and address. If the patent was granted, the patent number is also shown. If the patent application nwas withdrawn or forfeited, that notation was also noted.

Archival Collection

Sandy Croteau oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03918

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sandy Croteau conducted by Claytee D. White on January 18, 2024 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Croteau discusses the history of Tule Springs area, which covers over 13,000 acres and how she became involved in turning the area into Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. Croteau is a retired real estate professional and a National Parks volunteer. She recalls growing up in Los Angeles and Downey, California and engaging in outdoor activities with her father and brothers, which paved the way for her work on Tule Springs.

Archival Collection