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Howard Heckethorn interview, February 15, 1979: transcript

Date

1979-02-15

Description

On February 15, 1979, collector Richard Eitland interviewed Howard Heckethorn (born September 14th, 1922 in St. George, Utah) at Red Rock Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Heckethorn discusses going to school in the early days of Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about many notable teachers he had, as well as the development of the Las Vegas area.

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Howard Hughes at the Newark Airport, New Jersey, January 1937

Date

1937-01

Description

Howard Hughes alighting from his plane at Newark Airport after establishing a new transcontinental record.

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Photograph of Q. B. and Elouise Bush's wedding reception at the New Town Tavern, 1957

Date

1957

Archival Collection

Description

Groom and Bride, Q. B. and Elouise join guests at their wedding reception at the New Town Tavern. Annotation: "1957, Elouise and Q. B.'s wedding reception in the New Town Tavern".

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"Talking Stories: A Panel of the City of Las Vegas AAPI Committee" panel discussion

Identifier

OH-03902

Abstract

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Day panel discussion, "Talking Stories: A Panel of the City of Las Vegas AAPI Committee," features six panelists and was moderated by Allycia B. Murphy, Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney, Criminal Division. Panelists include Cynthia Leung, Chief Judge for Las Vegas Municipal Court; Jennifer Rabanes, Recreation Coordinator at Centennial Hills Active Adult Center; Patricia Cabrera, Enterprise Records Officer, City Clerk's office; Joey Boquecosa, Equipment Operator, Public Works Department; Natasha Shahani, Senior Public Information Officer; and Gai Phanalasy, Multimedia Production Specialist. The panel was held at Las Vegas City Hall on May 11, 2023, following Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman's declaration of May 11, 2023, as "Asian American and Pacific Islander Day." Anticipating the proclamation, the City's AAPI employees formed the City of Las Vegas AAPI Committee to organize the City's first AAPI Appreciation Day at City Hall. The Committee invited several local AAPI performers, organizations, and social, cultural, and advocacy groups to celebrate, honor, and recognize the City's AAPI employees across all departments.

Archival Collection

Postcard of the Museum of Memories, Virginia City (Nev.), January 3, 1938

Date

1938-01-03

Description

Front of the postcard. Museum of Memories Virginia City, Nevada. Inscription says: "Read the "Drama of Comstock". 15 cents a copy."

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Photograph of Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1979-1980s

Date

1979 to 1989

Description

The exterior of Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall on Boulder Highway in Las Vegas, Nevada. The hotel-casino opened April 1, 1979.

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