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Marisa Rodriguez oral history interview: transcript

Date

2019-07-26

Description

Oral history interview with Marisa Rodriguez conducted by Maribel Estrada Calderón, Monserrath Hernández and Claytee D. White for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. Marisa Rodriguez discusses her childhood and living in North Las Vegas as a teenager; she was born in Chicago, Illinois, moved to Mexico with her family at a young age, and returned to the United States at age 12. She recounts what it was like acclimating to American life, learning English, and studying abroad in Spain before becoming a law student. Marisa attended the William S. Boyd School of Law and is currently a civil litigator in Las Vegas. Subjects discussed include: La Voz Hispanic/Latino Law Students Association at the William S. Boyd School of Law; Huellas mentorship program.

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Epilogue: UNLV Yearbook, 1972

Date

1972

Description

Yearbook main highlights: schools and departments; detailed lists with names and headshots of faculty, administration and students; variety of photos from activities, festivals, campus life, and buildings; campus organizations such as sororities, fraternities and councils; beauty contest winners; college sports and featured athletes; and printed advertisements of local businesses; Institution name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Andrea Gardea oral history interview: transcript

Date

2019-06-29

Description

Oral history interview with Andrea Gardea conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 26, 2019 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. Gardea starts talking about her early life, family, and family history. She explains why she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2002 and why she chose to attend University of Nevada, Las Vegas. After, Gardea describes what happened before and during the Route 91 Harvest festival, what she experienced during the shooting, and her journey in escaping the scene. She talks about the aftermath of the shooting, the trauma and PTSD experienced, and her healing process. Gardea also talks about the making of Engelland’s Vegas Born Heroes Foundation in 2018, what they do, and what they represent. Lastly, she talks about her opinions on gun control and her viewpoint on making peace.

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Las Vegas Fire & Rescue History, 1905-2005: commemorative book

Date

2005 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

Cherina Kleven appears on pages 43, 46, 55, 56, and 70.

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Transcript of interview with Charles Salton by George Green, April 23, 1976

Date

1976-04-23

Description

Interview with Charles Salton by George Green on April 23, 1976. Salton discusses arriving in Las Vegas in 1929, after his family had moved from New Jersey to Huntington Beach, California. His father sold real estate, and expected a boom after the authorization for the construction of Hoover Dam. His father was involved in bootlegging and then owned Al's Bar, a drinking and gambling establishment, on the alley at South First Street. Salton describes the area around Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard with businesses and grocery stores, the grammar school and high school, and the hospital. Salton talks about his social activities, including involvement in the Jewish Community Center (Temple Beth Sholom), and several of the bars, clubs and casinos in the area. He briefly discusses the mob influence in the casinos versus corporate ownership and then speaks about the education system in Clark County.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 1, 1990

Date

1990-11-01

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 21 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, July 17, 1996

Date

1996-07-17

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes, along with additional information about the constitution of the Nevada Student Alliance, senate positions, and bylaws.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, May 3, 1990

Date

1990-05-03

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 20 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 27, 2006

Date

2006-02-27

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes, along with additional information about senate bills.

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