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Transcript of interview Skip Allen by Henry Pierzchala, February 27, 1980

Date

1980-02-27

Archival Collection

Description

Henry Pierzchala interviews Skip Allen (born 1935 in Somerset, Kentucky) about his early experiences in Las Vegas. Allen discusses some of his experience from a position in human resources for the military, as well as working for his father in a business in the area of what is now the Las Vegas Strip. Allen also describes recreational activities, his views on morality while living in Las Vegas, and some of his later experiences in hospitality, specifically in the food and beverage and hotel industries.

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Protestor leading the Ash Wednesday celebration: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Protestors at the Nevada Test Site on Ash Wednesday 1991.

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Transcript of interview with Charlotte Conti by Charles Conti, March 20, 1978

Date

1978-03-20

Description

On March 20, 1978, Charles Conti interviewed hairdresser and physical education instructor of St. Francis School, Charlotte Conti (born Charlotte Anne Easton on December 13, 1941 in Arkansas) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the interview Charlotte discusses occupations, Mormon Church activity, education, marriage and raising a family in Las Vegas. She then recalls the social significance and communal impact of the annual Helldorado Parade. She also discusses the overall growth and development of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1953 to 1978.

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Photograph of Nevada Southern University commencement, Las Vegas, 1976

Date

1976

Description

Description provided with image: "1976 Commencement - Sen. Frank Church receiving honorary degree. L-R: Dr. Donald H. Baepler, Frank Church, Dr. James L. 'Bucky' Buchanan (Regent)."

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Transcript of interview with George Gilbert by Ruth Guidi, February 10, 1975

Date

1975-02-10

Description

On February 10, 1975, Ruth Guidi interviewed George Gilbert (born 1931 in Southgate, California) about his life in Nevada. George first talks about his education in Las Vegas and his family background. He also talks about times during World War II, the shopping facilities available to those in Las Vegas, the casinos that existed, the churches that were built, and the Helldorado parades. The two also discuss social clubs, politics, the atomic testing, environmental and social changes, the Mormon Fort, Hoover Dam, and the first movie theaters.

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