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Julie McDonald oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Julie McDonald conducted by Michael Richardson on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, McDonald describes life in Las Vegas, Nevada after moving there in 1956, as well as the city's layout. McDonald also passionately describes the complexities, perks, and pitfalls she faced while working as a card dealer in various casinos.
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Photograph of library office in Grant Hall, Nevada Southern University, circa 1960-1961
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Slide of Archie C. Grant Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1978
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Slide of Archie C. Grant Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1978
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Julie McDonald interview, March 14, 1981: transcript
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On March 14, 1981, Michael Richardson interviewed Julie McDonald (b. 1945 in Torrance, California) about her childhood and life in Las Vegas, Nevada. McDonald shares her first impressions of Las Vegas, her schooling and the location of residential areas. Throughout the interview, McDonald also goes into detail concerning her occupations at the Guild Theatre, her secretarial work at Nellis Air Force Base, her singing career and being a “21” dealer. McDonald discusses the changes in the gaming industry, particularly the incorporation of women dealers, the use of the silver dollar and the requirements for dealers. McDonald ends by discussing housing, major happenings within Las Vegas, recreation as a kid and mass media in early Las Vegas.
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Golden Nugget Gambling Hall, approximately 1970-1979
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Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Binder PB-005
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Crystal Palace Gambling Hall and Hotel marquee, 1986
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Collection Name: Neon in Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Binder PB-005
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Fourth of July celebration, menu, July 4, 1880, unknown restaurant
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The Monico International Hall, menu, March 3, 1895
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Slide of Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall and Claes Oldenburg "Flashlight" sculpture, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1981-1989
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