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Transcript of interview with Hal G. Curtis by Bill Teepe, February 24, 1977
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Archival Collection
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On February 24, 1977, Bill Teepe interviewed Hal G. Curtis (born 1926 in Galt City, California) about his life in Southern Nevada. Curtis talks first about his work on the Union Pacific Railroad before discussing changes and development in Las Vegas, including development on the Strip and Downtown areas. He also talks about Block 16, the El Rancho Vegas fire, social clubs, and religion.
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Transcript of interview with Sigrid Capel by Michael McKenna, February 10, 1980
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Transcript of interview with Lilly Fong by Annie Yuk-Siu Shum, February 29, 1980
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Archival Collection
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Transcript of interview with Dr. Holbert H. Hendrix by Keith Thomas, February 20, 1979
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Archival Collection
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On February 20, 1979, Keith Thomas interviewed Dr. Holbert H. Hendrix (born 1914 in French Lick, Indiana) about his life in early Las Vegas, Nevada. The interview takes place at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Room 312 of the Education Building. Dr. Hendrix first discusses his personal background and interests, as well as his occupational background in teaching. The two discuss changes at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, including construction, when the university began awarding degrees, and Dr. Hendrix’s reasons for moving to Las Vegas. Dr. Hendrix then describes changes to the Strip and how the hotel industry has changed since he first arrived in Nevada. The two briefly discuss how problems with prostitution may have increased since Dr. Hendrix arrived in Nevada. The interview concludes with Dr. Hendrix contemplating new problems that may arise in Las Vegas as a result of an expected population boom and his hopes that the Nevada state government would invest more into funding for education.
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Transcript of interview with Herbert & Erma Holtam by Marc Hechter, February 7, 1976
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Archival Collection
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On February 7, 1976, collector, Marc Hechter interviewed Herbert and Erma Holtam in the collector’s home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of the early Las Vegas Valley area. The discussion includes an in-depth overview of the Helldorado Parade and Helldorado Village. The building of the hotels on the Strip, homesteading, and local housing developments, are also discussed.
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Transcript of interview with Fred Gibson by Maisie Gibson, March 9, 1975
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Archival Collection
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On March 9, 1975, Maisie Gibson interviewed Fred Gibson (born 1927 in Golden, Colorado) about his life in Nevada. Gibson first talks about his family’s background, their move to Nevada, and his education in early Las Vegas schools. He also mentions his service in the U.S. Army, his college education, and his occupation as an engineer at various companies. Gibson then talks about the various locations at which he has lived, his membership in clubs and charitable organizations, and his memories of the first properties on Fremont Street as well as those of the Helldorado Parade. The interview then covers the topics of mining, the atomic testing, economic and environmental changes, and social changes. The interview concludes with a discussion on the growth and development of Henderson, Nevada.
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Transcript of interview with John Erb by Susan Korzennik, February 23, 1980
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Archival Collection
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On February 23, 1980, Susan Korzennik interviewed construction worker John Erb (born on July 16th, 1932 in Denver, Colorado) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers John’s construction work in the Las Vegas area in addition to family life in Nevada and local social, religious, and community activities. He also discusses being a member of the Elks Club and the Clark County Gentlemen’s Club.
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Interview with Linda (Mack) Smith, October 6, 2006
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Archival Collection
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Minutes from Temple Beth Sholom Board of Directors meetings, July 1993 - December 1993
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Archival Collection
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Meeting minutes include reports from committees of the board, correspondence, and balance sheets.
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Annual report from Congregation Ner Tamid, 2006
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Archival Collection
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Annual report from Congregation Ner Tamid, 2006
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