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Photograph of a message on the back, Goldfield (Nev.), 1920-1954

Date

1920 to 1954

Description

A messgae on the back of the photograph. It reads: "1920-1954. This was a mizers Castle in Goldfield Nevada. John Bush - lived here 30 years alone while saved 100 thousand dollars, no water or electricity were in this house He worked extremely(?) hard - was student of the Bible never spent nothing at all on himself. Cut his own hair wore socks on his feet in the winter saved on shoes and in the last(?) married a rich woman and is still living"

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Harold M. Ayers III oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00052

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harold M. Ayers III conducted by Nancy Neuteboone on March 05, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Ayers III discusses his career as a blackjack dealer, religion, gaming, and atomic testing in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Rev. Dr. Maureen Mackey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01177

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maureen Mackey conducted by Dennis McBride on January 10, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Mackey discusses stories about her life and spiritual journey as a lesbian reverend and reveals her experiences of discriminatory treatment of gay people by traditional religion.

Archival Collection

Elizabeth Casper oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00350

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elizabeth Casper conducted by Adrienne Revell on March 05, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Casper discusses Las Vegas, Nevada’s history of education customs, discrimination in busing, art competitions, and religion from 1946 to 1976.

Archival Collection

George A. Deverell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00440

Abstract

Oral history interview with George A. Deverell conducted by Sharon M. Smith on April 26, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Deverell discusses working in the gaming industry, general Nevada history, World War II, and being raised under the Mormon religion.

Archival Collection

Robert Kneoki oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01035

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Kneoki conducted by Dave Harelik on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kneoki discusses growth, crime, and religion in Nevada. He also talks about the silver mines, MX missiles, and transient people.

Archival Collection

Protestor preparing ash mixture for Ash Wednesday: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

An unidentified protestor preparing the ash mixture at the Nevada Test Site on Ash Wednesday 1991.

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Photograph of John Bush's house, Goldfield (Nev.), 1920-1954

Date

1920 to 1954

Description

John Bush's home in Goldfield, Nevada.

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