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Paul Chestovich oral history interview: transcript

Date

2018-03-07

Description

Oral history interview with Paul Chestovich conducted by Barbara Tabach on March 7, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, doctor Paul Chestovich describes the events on the night of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada at the University Medical Center (UMC). He discusses how he heard about the shooting and rushed to UMC to help the patients as a trauma surgeon. Doctor Chestovich shares some specific cases from that night and his emotional reaction to the shooting.

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Bella Tyktin Stern Papers

Identifier

MS-00296

Abstract

The Bella Tyktin Stern papers (approximately 1930-1997) document the life and travels of Las Vegas, Nevada resident Bella Tyktin Stern. The collection focuses on the trips she took within the state of Nevada as a guide for Nevada Discovery Tours, featuring travel itineraries and travel brochures. The collection also includes biographical materials, such as personal correspondence, legal documents, postcards sent to Stern from her Aunt Rose, and an untranslated copy of Stern's unpublished autobiography written in German, Unser Kampf.

Archival Collection

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter "Tea Rose Talk" newsletters

Date

1999-03
1999-09

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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Joel Bergman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02792

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Joel Bergman oral history interview conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on August 03, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Bergman discusses his architectural career, which began with his graduation in architecture from the University of Southern California (USC). He also discusses his work with Martin Stern, his sixteen years with Steve Wynn, and the formation of his own architectural firm, Bergman Walls and Associates.

Archival Collection

Costume design drawing, four Pony Express costume sketches, Las Vegas, January 28, 1968

Date

1968-01-28

Description

Costume Details: Showgirl in sleeveless vest in spotted-pony print with fringe across chest, red tights with spotted-pony print pockets, pony print cuffs, red cowboy boots with spurs, holster with gun around hips, white hat, red bag marked "Pony Express"; topless showgirl in spotted-pony print tights with red jewelled belt, red harness, red side-blinders, matching headpiece, feathered black "tail", headpiece with black feather "mane"; male cowboy costume of black trousers, white boots, red shirt with white bandana tied around the neck, spotted-pony print sleeveless vest, holster and gun around the hips; male Civil War era costume with kepi-style cap, trousers with side fringe, fringed long sleeved jacket tied at the waist with fringed sash.
Show Name: Pony Express
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino

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Photograph of the Las Vegas High School class of 1929 50th reunion banquet, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 5, 1979

Date

1979-05-05

Description

Las Vegas School Class of 1929, 50th Reunion banquet at the Showboat Hotel, May 5, 1979. Pictured are: Front row: Left to Right: Iris Nay Rester, Catherine Mosbach Phillipe, Jewel French Nolen, Helen Garner Van Waggenen, Frances Martin Donnelly, Doris Kramer Lumsden, Eloda George Lynch, Marjorie Gifford Adams, Emma Jean Potter Schofield. Back Row: left to right: Wendell Bunker, Helen Craner Fuller, Mona Kay Hill, Theo Pockard, Lawrence Higbee, Rowland Haney, Dorothy Buzick Culley, James Down, Lucille McKenzie Down, Elizabeth Von Tobel Zahn, Joseph Phillips, Carol Williams Pierce, Bert Begley, Arlene Stewart Potter, Grace Dimick Barfield, Howard McMullen, Yvonne Lodwick Bartlett, Mary Stockburger Noblittt. Site Name: Showboat Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Cherry, Naomi, 1924-2014

Taken from her obituary on Las Vegas Review Journals' site: "NAOMI CHERRY Naomi Cherry, of Las Vegas, passed away Feb. 21, 2014, after a long and joyful life. She was 89 years of age and a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves behind a devoted family and wonderful friends gathered over a lifetime. Born Dec. 1, 1924, in St. Louis, to parents, Abe and Jenny (nee Pollock) Barg, she was the eldest of five siblings, loved to dance and graduated from Soldan High School.

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