Search Results
Rich Little recordings, 1977 to 1992
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Little talks about being an impressionist and demonstrates his ability, his childhood in Canada, some of his first performances, going on talk shows, and some of his favorite impressions. Includes recorded stage performances.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Jon Erik Hexum recordings, 1983 to 1984
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Hexum talk about his television show, "Cover Up," his public perception, how he might direct if given a chance, his childhood, interest in acting, early career, and favorite films and heroes.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Milt Hinton recordings, 1986 to 1990
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Hinton discusses his career as a jazz double bass player, being called the "dean", his different musical experiences, and learning to play the violin.
Hinton recalls some of his favorite musical performances of the 1930s and talks about working with Eddie South and Cab Calloway.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Mary C. Hurtado oral history interview
Identifier
Abstract
Oral history interview with Mary C. Hurtado conducted by Angie DeLong and Sophie Romani on May 27, 2008 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. Hurtado opens her interview by recalling her third grade year at the Arden School in Blue Diamond, Nevada. Hurtado describes her favorite teacher, Ruby Danny. She then describes other teachers at the school, her childhood in the 1920s in Blue Diamond, and community events such as gift giving during the Christmas season. She discusses how it was necessary for residents of Blue Diamond to visit Las Vegas, Nevada for supplies and healthcare. The interviewers and Hurtado then describe their favorite Blue Diamond residents. Lastly, Hurtado talks about the importance that all family members pitch in to survive in a rural area like Blue Diamond during the 1930s.
Archival Collection
Lisle Family Collection on Education in Beatty, Nevada
Identifier
Abstract
The Lisle Family Collection on Education in Beatty, Nevada, is comprised of photocopies of school records and correspondence from 1933 to 1948. It also includes an official voting register from the 1914 Beatty primary election. The photocopies were created approximately 1950.
Archival Collection
2019 research files, 2019
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
The 2019 research files includes materials (approximately 2019) on various aspects of the LGBTQ community in Las Vegas that have been gathered by Dennis McBride in 2019. Primary topics include biographical files on LGBTQ persons in Las Vegas, brochures and pamphlets from local organizations, and transgender issues.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
