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Transcript of Interview with Merna Dennison by Ken Pyatt, March 1, 1980

Date

1980-03-01

Description

On March 1, 1980, Ken Pyatt interviewed his grandmother, Merna Dennison (born September 9th, 1917 in Blanding, Utah) in her home in Henderson, Nevada. During the interview, Merna pinpoints Cashman Field as a landmark of Las Vegas. She recalls the Helldorado Parade as one of Nevada’s biggest annual celebrations in which her family attended and participated on numerous occasions. She mentions serving on the Clark County School Board and discusses the growth of the city of Las Vegas, particularly the development and expansion of both McCarran Airport and the Strip.

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Transcript of interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976

Date

1976-03-22

Archival Collection

Description

Interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976. In this interview, Goot talks about how he came to Las Vegas in 1945 and purchased Stoney's Jewelry, which he sold in 1951, and then bought Tinch Furniture Store. He was friends with Hank Greenspun and active in local politics and community affairs, including Temple Beth Sholom. He talks about selling the former Beth Sholom building at 13th and Carson Streets to the Greek church, and other fund raising activities. He speaks briefly about atomic tests, and the growth of the city.

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Set of photographs including debutant career conference at Zion, Chorus' visit to LA, and Elder Stallworth's Revival

Date

1970

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: #III-10 May 70, Debutant career conference at Zion, Chours' [?] visit to LA, Elder Stallworth's Revival.

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Set of photographs including Dottie's shower, sorority's donation to Opportunity Center, Vegas View dedication, and Alice Key's daughter's wedding

Date

1967

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's notations: XI-3 Dottie's shower by YLCC 7-29-67, Sorority's donation to Opportunity Center, Vegas View ? Dedication 7-67, Wedding - Alice Key's daughter.

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