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Marshall Mack Dawson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00366

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marshall Mack Dawson conducted by Robert Mackie on November 01, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Dawson first discusses his early education, his family, and the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort. He then describes the changes he has noticed over time, atomic testing, the Helldorado parades, Red Rock, the development of the Strip, and changes in the Downtown Las Vegas area. Dawson also discusses some of his work for Nevada Power, early movie theaters in Las Vegas, Nevada, and various other topics.

Archival Collection

Cynthia "Cindy" Coletti oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02881

Abstract

Oral history interview with Cynthia "Cindy" Coletti conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on October 27, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Coletti talks about arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada as a single mother in 1989 and building more than 150 custom homes, mostly in the upscale communities, including Celine Dion’s Lake Las Vegas mansion. She also discusses the previous custom homes she built in Florida, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Coletti's husband, David Fordham, discusses his background, moving to Las Vegas, working in commercial real estate, and meeting Cindy.

Archival Collection

An Interview with Paul Huffey and Michael Mack

Identifier

OH-00903

Abstract

Oral history interview with Paul Huffey conducted by Claytee D. White on February 02, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood. Paul Huffey discusses his family moving to the John S. Park Neighborhood in 1947, his father working on the construction of Hoover Dam, and Huffey working at Ronzoni's Department Store when he was in high school. Huffey then discusses graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno and teaching history at Basic High School in Henderson, Nevada for nine years.

Archival Collection

Woodrow Smith oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-01718

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Woodrow Smith conducted by Claytee D. White on February 10, 2014 and February 12, 2014 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In these interviews, Smith discusses his upbringing in Chattanooga, Tennessee and describes moving to another part of Chattanooga due to the violence his family experienced. He talks about attending Tuskegee University, studying engineering, and being taught by Tuskegee Airmen professors. Later, Smith discusses his work at the Nevada Test Site, the aerospace industry, and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in the mid-1980s. Lastly, Woodrow recalls his experiences in Las Vegas and describes investing into a McDonald's franchise.

Archival Collection

Photograph looking west through the remains of Saint Thomas, March 25, 1964

Date

1964-03-25

Description

Looking west through the remains of Saint Thomas from near the remains of Jacob Baver's blacksmith shop.

Transcribed Notes: Bureau of Reclamation typed notes appended to back of photo: Townsite of St. Thomas, Nevada--Moapa Valley Project--Nevada A view of a portion of the townsite of St. Thomas, Nevada, settled by the Mormons in 1865, during a period of low water elevation in Lake Mead above Hoover Dam. The town was first covered by Lake Mead in June 1938.

Image

Audio clip 1 from interview with Maurice "Maury" Halfon Behar, March 14, 2016

Description

In this clip, Maury Behar discusses how he survived the Holocaust.

Audio clip 2 from interview with Maurice "Maury" Halfon Behar, March 14, 2016

Description

In this clip, Maury Behar discusses how he came to live in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Fairbanks, Celestia Adelaide “Ma” Johnson

wife of Ralph Jacobus Fairbanks and mother of Celesta A Lisle and Estella Frances Fairbanks Brown

Person

T-Shirt Color: Navy Blue; Front: Palm Springs Fire Department; Back: Palms Springs Fire Department, approximately 2001-2012

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00459
Collection Name: New York-New York Hotel and Casino 9-11 Heroes Tribute Collection
Box/Folder: Box 179

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