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Kate Torres-Recto oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03762

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kate Torres-Recto conducted by Ayrton Yamaguchi and Cecilia Winchell on April 23, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project.

Kate discusses her aristocratic upbringing with her family in the Philippines and the values her parents instilled in her. She discusses her life in the United States and how she has raised her six children with those same values. Kate talks about her philanthropic work and the political causes she supports related to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. She also shares details of her entrepreneurial pursuits in solar power, telecommunications, cyber security, and as the founder and owner of Kate's Koffee in Las Vegas.

Subjects discussed include: Las Vegas Asian Times newspaper; Lions Clubs; anti-Asian hate

Archival Collection

Clinton Wright and Aaron Mayes oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02997

Abstract

Oral history interview with Clinton Wright and Aaron Mayes conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 21, 2017 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Wright discusses being a photographer of the Westside community in Las Vegas, Nevada. He recalls creating his first photographic prints, being a freelance photographer, and experimenting with photography techniques. Wright talks about his employment with the Las Vegas Voice newspaper, and the types of jobs he was assigned while working there. Later, Mayes discusses curating Wright’s photograph collection, and displaying it at the Westside School. Mayes describes the approach he took when curating the photograph collection and the historical significance of the materials. Lastly, Wright explains the importance of documenting African American life in the Westside community.

Archival Collection

Reno Gay Rodeo Collection

Identifier

MS-00503

Abstract

The Reno Gay Rodeo Collection comprises organizational records collected by Dennis McBride that document the National Reno Gay Rodeo from 1977 to 1988. It includes newspaper clippings, notes, and ephemera, as well as legal documentation from two lawsuits fought unsuccessfully in 1988 to retain the Reno rodeo. The two lawsuits were the Silver State Gay Rodeo Association vs Lawlor Events Center (1988), and the Lantry, et. al. vs Third Judicial District Court, NV (Nevada Supreme Court dismissal, 1988).

Archival Collection

Jarbidge, Nevada Community Archives Collection

Identifier

MS-01122

Abstract

The Jarbidge, Nevada Community Archives Collection contains scanned images from seven archival collections and document the community of Jarbidge, Nevada from approximately 1910 to 2006. The materials were collected from various families living in Jarbidge in 2006 as part of a project led by Carrie Townley Porter. The images depict early Jarbidge structures, surrounding landscape, the Elkoro Mine, and residents of the area. Also included are images of certificates, correspondence, and newspaper articles relating to the families' histories. Also included in the collection are written summaries of ten oral history interviews of Jarbidge residents conducted in 2006. This collection contains digital surrogates only; the owners and Jarbidge Community Archives retain the originals.

Archival Collection

Valda and Esper Esau Collection on Lido de Paris

Identifier

MS-00520

Abstract

The Valda and Esper Esau Collection on Lido de Paris (1954-2014) mainly consists of newspaper clippings, ephemera, and programs documenting the career of entertainer Valda Esau, who danced in the Lido de Paris show at the Stardust Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada in the late 1950s. Other materials in this collection include show programs for other shows held in France featuring the Bluebell Girls dance troupe such as the original Lido de Paris. The collection also includes invitation and photographs featuring Esper Esau from Pzazz! '70, a show that was produced by Donn Arden at the Desert Inn Hotel.

Archival Collection

Wengert, Ella

Ella Wengert marries Frank Wengert. She passed away on a thursday, October 25, 1951. She left behind three daughters and two sons, including Cyril Wengert. 

https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/148362617/

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