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Julie McDonald oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01253

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

New Year's menu, unknown restaurant

Date

1870 to 1933

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Menu folds into its own enevelope. "Wishing you a happy New Year" printed on the "flaps;" "G.J. Cross" stamped on the back of the menu. Possibly from Barss House in Peru, Indiana, where G.J. Cross was the proprietor Location: United States

Text

1956 New Year's Eve celebration: photographs

Date

1956

Description

Series XIX. New Year's Eve Celebrations

Mixed Content

Photograph of the new store, Las Vegas, 1956

Date

1956

Description

New store "Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company" at 217 So. 1st Street. (1956)

Image

Jean Ford newspaper clippings, 1972 July-1974 July

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Jean Ford Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00025
Collection Name: Jean Ford Papers
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component

Land use reports, 1996 July 11, 2007 July

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Blue Diamond History Committee Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00727
Collection Name: Blue Diamond History Committee Collection
Box/Folder: Box 03

Archival Component

New Year's Eve Party: photographic print

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1960 (year approximate)

Description

Unidentified individuals laugh and celebrate during a New Year's Eve party at an unknown location.

Image

Photograph of the Lockheed 14, July, 3, 1938

Date

1938-07-03

Description

Howard Hughes taking off in the Lockheed 14 aircraft. Typed on a piece of paper attached to the image: "Howard Hughes' plane taking off from Union Air Terminal July 3, 1938, on first left of round-the-world flight. Released for personal use only. Not to be reprinted or employed commercially without the permission of the undersigned. L. A. Times New Bureau."

Image

New Year's Eve Celebrations, 1956-1970

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The New Year's Eve Celebrations from 1956 to 1970 is not a complete range. Included are photographs, correspondence, menus, and seating arrangements.

Archival Collection

Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
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Collection Number: MS-00417
Collection Name: Sands Hotel Public Relations Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component