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Maxine and Jack Cason oral history interview: transcript

Date

2016-09-22

Description

Oral history interview with Maxine and Jack Cason conducted by Claytee D. White and Stefani Evans on September 22, 1016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Jack discusses his early life in Oklahoma and arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1950. He recalls the formation of Saveway Super Service, Philips 66 service stations, the competition in the fuel industry, and the opening of the first Rebel service station. Jack talks about fuel terminals, fuel bulk plants, and becoming one of the largest fuel providers in southern Nevada. Later, Maxine and Jack talk about supporting local sports organizations. Lastly, Jack discusses his involvement in the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Athletics Department, and being inducted into the UNLV Sports Hall of Fame.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 26, 1994

Date

1994-09-26

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 24 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Biographical essay by Eva Weisz Vayda, 2014

Date

2014

Description

Vayda's essay describes her young-adulthood in Hungary, and being sent to Birkenau camp in 1944, and successive camps afterward. She came to the United States in 1956 with her husband and children.

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"The Forgotten Soldier: Part II": article draft by Roosevelt Fitzgerald

Date

1980 (year approximate) to 1995 (year approximate)

Description

From the Roosevelt Fitzgerald Professional Papers (MS-01082) -- Drafts for the Las Vegas Sentinel Voice file. On Black military service.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 21, 1991

Date

1991-02-21

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 21 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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