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George Smith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02566

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Smith conducted by Dennis McBride on June 28, 2002 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Smith discusses his life as a priest of the Christian Orthodox church and a gay man. He describes his experiences living in an Orthodox monastery, his interactions with the gay community of Las Vegas, Nevada since the 1960s, and other gay priests Smith has known. Smith also details bringing in speakers for talks with his gay congregation to provide information on topics including sexually transmitted diseases and careers. He concludes by discussing his involvement with gay student groups at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 05, 1983

Date

1983-04-05

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 13 (Part 1) Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

Text

James Dunbar, Benny Figgins, and Pete George oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02748

Abstract

Oral history interview with James Dunbar, Benny Figgins, and Pete George conducted by David G. Schwartz on July 19, 2016 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. The three interviewees describe their experiences working for Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada since its grand opening on August 06, 1966. George begins the interview by recalling his work in various positions including showroom custodian, showroom cocktail server, and banquet server. Figgins then describes his initial positions as a casino porter, convention porter, dishwasher, restaurant busser, and in 1972, his primary occupation as a dealer for table games. Dunbar explains working as a valet at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino while serving Caesars Palace executives during and after Caesars Palace's construction. The three interviewees then recall stories about notable casino executives and celebrities.

Archival Collection

The Drifters, Inc. Las Vegas chapter 10th anniversary luncheon flier

Date

1995-10-28

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

Text

Photograph of standing ovation for Gloria Steinem , Las Vegas (Nev.), June 18, 1977

Date

1977-06-18

Description

Standing ovation for Gloria Steinem, speaker at the Nevada Women's Conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center, June 18, 1977. Site Name: Las Vegas Convention Center

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Photograph of children inside the Legion Building, January 17, 1947

Date

1947-01-17

Description

Description provided with image: "A view taken in one of the north rooms of the Legion Building showing the Inadequate light, the primary handicap. Walter Beeler, 3rd row, 3rd seat (right) Lawrence Tracht, 1st row, 4th seat (left)."

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