On April 15, 1975, Edna Jackson-Ferguson (born 1897 in Overbrook, Kansas) provided a narrative-style oral history about her and her husband Jack’s experiences during the building of the Hoover Dam. Jackson-Ferguson provides many details about the way of life living in the camp with workers of the dam, the tasks required of those workers in building the dam, and some of the actual processes of pouring the concrete for the structure. She also talks about food, transportation, weather, and entertainment during the time. To conclude the interview, Jackson-Ferguson mentions some of the other job positions her husband held and their pride in being a part of the Hoover Dam’s construction.
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Special "Global Noon Hour" segment on Las Vegas, specifically the Stardust Hotel. Begins with the host asking Jim Seagrave (Vice President of Operations) questions about the hotel/casino inside the casino. Seagrave gives some history to the hotel, and talks about how much it has grown and changed. He speaks about the "Lido" being the longest running show until it closed at 1991, and also discusses their location on the Strip being an exciting place to be at the moment with Steve Wynn's new project being constructed. They talk about about new features, including themed slot machines and million-dollar jackpots.The host then speaks with a Stardust dealer who walks through various games, including craps and blackjack. He speaks with a pit boss, who explains what they do and a bit about the Stardust player's club. They visit the Stardust Race and Sports Book, and discuss how it works and which sports are most popular. The next segment the host speaks with the general manager and hosts of William B's, a fine dining establishment. The host speaks with a waiter who has been with the restaurant since 1963, and he shares celebrities who have dined at the restaurant over the years. The final segment of the show takes a look inside some of the hotel's high-roller suites and the amenities that they include. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Alexander Kuechel describes the events leading up to Kristallnacht in 1938, being the sole survivor of his family, enduring seven concentration camps.
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On March 20, 1978, collector Danny Budak interviewed the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) bookstore buyer, Marie Jordan (born June 26th, 1940 in Arizona) in the UNLV library. This interview offers Marie Jordan’s personal perspective of life in Nevada, being a local resident for twenty years. Marie also discusses family life and changes that she has witnessed in the Valley.
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Oral history interview with Emily Persaud-Zamora conducted by Cecilia Winchell and Stefani Evans on January 17, 2023 for the Reflections: the Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Persaud-Zamora remembers growing up in Queens, New York and being exposed to numerous cultures and ethnicities. Though her parents separated when she was two, Persaud-Zamora maintained a steady relationship with both. Her mother was originally from Brazil and worked as a chef, primarily for private homes. Her father was an immigrant from Guyana, with roots in India, and did catering for large events and eventually moved to Georgia. Growing up she recalls being between two worlds, never feeling quite Brazilian enough or Asian enough, but still being connected to her Hindu roots in various ways. When she was fifteen, Persaud-Zamora and her mother moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she continued high school and describes the cultural differences between the two places she had lived. After high school, she received a degree in political science and ended up working in public policy. Her current position at Silver State Voices involves work with many different organizations across Nevada to advocate for progressive issues and underrepresented communities. Throughout the interview, Persaud-Zamora touches on a number of other issues, including her religion, traditions, and family.
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