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Transcript of interview with Toshiyuki "George" Goto by Christina Oda, February 26, 1979

Date

1979-02-26

Description

On February 26, 1979, Christina Oda interviewed Toshiyuki “George” Goto (born 1922 in Huntington Beach, California) about his life in Nevada. Goto first talks about his move to Nevada in 1951 before talking about his family, church activities, politics, and recreational activities. He then discusses the building, economic, and environmental changes in Las Vegas. Goto later talks in depth about his profession in landscaping, including the work he completed for some of the hotels and resorts built on the Las Vegas Strip. The latter part of the interview includes discussion about Goto’s Japanese ancestry and his perceptions as a minority when first moving to and living in Las Vegas. The interview’s conclusion covers the topics of social activities and Goto’s organization of a local chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League.

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Interview with Louis John Vitale, May 19, 2004

Date

2004-05-19

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Narrator affiliation: Franciscan Priest, Co-Founder, Nevada Desert Experience

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