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Transcript from interview with Mike Unger by Barbara Tabach, January 21, 2016

Date

2016-01-21

Archival Collection

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Transcript of interview with Dr. Ed Goldman by Barbara Tabach, March 22, 2016 and April 4, 2016

Date

2016-03-22
2016-04-04

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Transcript of interview with Toshiyuki "George" Goto by Christina Oda, February 26, 1979

Date

1979-02-26

Description

On February 26, 1979, Christina Oda interviewed Toshiyuki “George” Goto (born 1922 in Huntington Beach, California) about his life in Nevada. Goto first talks about his move to Nevada in 1951 before talking about his family, church activities, politics, and recreational activities. He then discusses the building, economic, and environmental changes in Las Vegas. Goto later talks in depth about his profession in landscaping, including the work he completed for some of the hotels and resorts built on the Las Vegas Strip. The latter part of the interview includes discussion about Goto’s Japanese ancestry and his perceptions as a minority when first moving to and living in Las Vegas. The interview’s conclusion covers the topics of social activities and Goto’s organization of a local chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League.

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Transcript of interview with Theda Kay Grinnell by Fletcher Corey, February 28, 1977

Date

1977-02-28

Description

On February 28, 1977, Fletcher Corey interviewed Theda Kay Grinnell (born 1935 in New London, Iowa) about her life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Grinnell first talks about her move to Nevada and both her and her husband’s work at the Nevada Test Site. She also talks about the atomic blasts, competition with Russia, and her employment that followed her work at the Test Site. Grinnell later talks about her church membership and goes into detail about the race riots and how they involved and impacted her and her son. The end of the interview includes discussion on flash floods, the culinary union, how World War II affected the Las Vegas industry, and the social changes in Las Vegas.

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Transcript of interview with Steven Liguori by Claytee White, January 20, 2010

Date

2010-01-20

Description

Steven Ligouri is an artist who is a born and raised Nevadan whose artistic creations can be enjoyed at such places as the Hoover Dam, where his famous High Scaler sits comfortably [above left photo]. The stories of this statue and others are included within this interview. Steve began mastering his trade as a youngster making jewelry with assistance of his father, Bruno Ligouri who owned a turquoise shop in Boulder City. Since his birth in 1962, Steve has lived in several locations: a family farm in North Las Vegas, John S. Park neighborhood, in Boulder City, and eventually back to John S. Park. Returning to the John S. Park neighborhood after a 22-year absence gives him the chance to reflect on the changes that have occurred. Steve fondly calls the neighborhood "home" and firmly believes it can reach its potential.

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Interview with Robert Rex Brownlee, September 10, 2006

Date

2006-09-10

Description

Narrator affiliation: Astrophysicist, Alt, Test Division Leader, Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Roadrunners Internationale Contractor's Forum, October 6, 2005

Date

2005-10-06

Description

Narrator affiliation: Panel discussion of Area 51 work

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, June 14, 2004

Date

2004-06-14

Description

Includes meeting minutes and agenda, along with additional information about bylaws, letters, and contract agreements.

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Minutes from Temple Beth Sholom Board of Directors meetings, June 1987 - May 1988 (2 of 2)

Date

1987 to 1988

Archival Collection

Description

Meeting minutes include reports from committees of the board, correspondence, and balance sheets.

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