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Christy and Crislove Igeleke oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03905

Abstract

Oral history interview with Christy and Crislove Igeleke conducted by Claytee D. White on November 10, 2023 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Christy Igeleke, mother of Crislove, describes her childhood in Nigeria where she owned a sewing school. Her daughter, Crislove, was born in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1990 and now serves as the Deputy City Attorney for the City of Las Vegas.

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Felt, Gaelen, 1922-

Dr. Gaelen Lee Felt was a scientist who was active during the height of atomic testing in the mid-twentieth century. He worked for the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory in New Mexico before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Felt worked on the Nevada Atomic Test Site and became deputy director of the site in 1955. He then worked for the firm Edgerton, Germeshausen, and Grier (EG & G), eventually becoming vice president of the company's technical support group. He served on the Nevada Board of Education beginning in 1965.

Person

Kaufmann, Oliver Wilhelm, 1918-2010

Oliver Wilhelm Kaufmann was born on June 8, 1918 in Hartford, Connecticut. Oliver married Katherine on February 2, 1950 and they had two children: Karen and Carl.

Kaufmann obtained a bachelor of science degree and master of science degree fom the University of Connecticut. Kaufmann also obtained a doctor of philiosopht degree from Purdue University.

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Diven, Benjamin Clinton, 1919-2010

Benjamin Clinton Diven was born January 5, 1919 in Chico, California. Benjamin married Rebecca M. (née Bradford) on June 30, 1951 and had three children: David Clinton, Mary Rebecca, Susan B.

Diven obtainted his Artium Baccalaurens from the University of California located in Berkeley, California. Diven then obtained his masters of science and doctor of phiolosophy from the University of Illinois.

Diven was a scientific advisor for Nevada Operations Office (NVOO) and a scientist for the Los Alamos National Lab (LANL).

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Yoxen, Louise

Louise Yoxen worked in Germany at the end of World War II participating in our

occupation efforts with France, Great Britain, and Russia. Continuing with

U.S. State Department work, she accepted the next assignment in North Africa.

Originally from Florence, Alabama, Yoxen's work in Germany and Africa finally

brought her to Las Vegas in 1951.

Yoxen met her husband here, raised two children, and worked in the family's

construction business. They helped build Sam Boyd Stadium, structures at Nellis Air

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