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Irene Doty oral history interview
Identifier
OH-00483
Abstract
Oral history interview with Irene Doty conducted by Jackie Ogden on March 20, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Doty discusses the first casino properties and restaurants in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also describes her experiences as a justice of the peace, living conditions during World War II, her experiences in Goodsprings, Nevada, and being a juror in several murder trials.
Archival Collection
Craddock, Nancy
Nancy Craddock was born in 1922 in Anaheim, California. She discusses her life and experiences living in Las Vegas. She knew many new pioneers of Las Vegas.
Person
Photograph of Maurine Wilson and her nieces at the Thomas and Mack Si Redd Room in Las Vegas, March 12, 1988
Date
1988-03-12
Archival Collection
Description
Maurine Wilson, seated, is surrounded by her nieces Jeanne Honrath Williams and Mary Jane Reiter of the pioneer Las Vegas Griffith Family at the 90th birthday party held for Maurine Wilson on March 12, 1988 at the Thomas and Mack Si Redd Room.
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Photograph of Nevada Southern University Commencement, Las Vegas, June 03, 1964
Date
1964-06-03
Archival Collection
Description
Robert Griffith receives the distinguished Nevadan award at Nevada Southern University first commencement ceremony. Handwritten description provided on back of image: "University of Nevada, Las Vegas preparting to award distinguished Nevadan to Robert Griffith, pioneer Las Vegas resedint with assistance from (end of sentence)."
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Film transparency of Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
Fremont Street looking northwest from Second Street towards the Union Pacific Railroad station, Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Nugget, Frontier Arcade, White Spot Café, Pioneer Club and Monte Carlo Club are seen on the south side of the street. The El Dorado and Hotel Apache, the Boulder Club, and Overland Hotel are seen on the north side of the street, along with a neon sign featuring an early version of Vegas Vic. Site Name: Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.); Boulder Club (Las Vegas, Nev.); Hotel Apache (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Postcard of Fremont Street at night, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960s
Date
1960 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Looking southeast on Fremont Street from Main Street, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at night. Caption: "Casino center." Neon signs for the Las Vegas Club, the Mint, Hotel Fremont, the Golden Gate (Hotel Sal Sagev), the "Bingo" sign in front of the Lucky Strike Club, and Vegas Vic at the Pioneer Club are seen. Caption on back: "Casino center -- 'Glitter Gulch'." "61905-B." Street Address: Fremont Street
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