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Oral history interview with Maila Aganon conducted by Kristel Peralta, Cecilia Winchell, and Stefani Evans on June 10, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Maila Aganon discusses her childhood, family upbringing, and immigration to the United States from the Philippines when she was a college student. She shares how her parents moved to Las Vegas first and Maila followed a decade later, investing in real estate and eventually taking up permanent residence. Maila talks about her employment history with Allstate Insurance, Bank of America, AAA, Caesars Entertainment, and finally Aon as a Senior Vice President. She also shares her thoughts on the growth of Las Vegas and the growth of the Asian community and cultural influence within the city. Subjects discussed include: anti-Asian violence; Filipino grocery stores; Filipino foods; remote work.
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From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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Holiday visitors from Mexico City to Las Vegas. Identified from left to right: 1. Governor Sawyer, 2. Mrs. Bette Sawyer, 3. Edward Elias, 4. Angela Linares, 5. Warden Fogilania. Inscription with photo reads: "Mother of Las Vegas slayer [virled] from Mexico City - wish granted by Mexican Govt. on T.V. program to Nev." (handwritten inscription)
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