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Transcript of interview with Bunny Harris by Kenneth Young, February 28, 1979

Date

1979-02-28

Description

On February 28, 1979, collector Kenneth P. Young interviewed office manager and real estate broker, Mrs. Bunny Harris (born November 21st, 1920 in Snyder, Texas) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview offers an overview of the history of Las Vegas, including transportation, mining, farming, ranching, and housing. During the interview, Mrs. Bunny Harris discusses the Elks Club, Cashman Field, McCarran Airport, Howard Hughes and Nellis Air Force Base.

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Transcript of interview with Lawrence Hawley by Andy Sturgeon, March 13, 1981

Date

1981-03-13

Description

On March 13, 1981, Andy Sturgeon interviewed attorney Lawrence Hawley in his office on 302 East Carson Street, Las Vegas, Nevada. The two discuss how Hawley first came to Nevada, as well as his personal family history. Hawley describes Hoover Dam as it was being built, the effects of the Depression on Nevada, and how Las Vegas has grown in size. Hawley also discusses liquor laws and how practicing law has changed since he first moved to Nevada.

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Edith Leavitt interview, February 7, 1977: transcript

Date

1977-02-07

Description

On February 7, 1977, collector Enrico Messina interviewed Edith Leavitt (born April 12th, 1924, in St. George, Utah) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Mrs. Leavitt talks about teaching in Southern Nevada, including in the Virgin Valley and in Las Vegas. She also discusses the changing education system in Southern Nevada during her time as an educator.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 10, 1993

Date

1993-02-10

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes along with additional information about funds requests, a weekly schedule, and a newspaper clipping.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 07, 1993

Date

1993-04-07

Description

Includes meeting agenda, minutes, and a KUNV radio program guide.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, February 26, 2001

Date

2001-02-26

Description

Includes meeting minutes and agenda, along with additional information about bylaws.

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Jews Wandering in the Desert: A History of the Jewish Community of Las Vegas by Joel Fleekop, May 1, 2000

Date

2000-05-01

Description

Joel Fleekop's senior honors thesis from Brandeis University titled: "Jews Wandering in the Desert: A History of the Jewish Community of Las Vegas."

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Transcript of interview with Edward "Eddie" Anderson by Dennis McBride, October 11-14, 2000

Date

2000-10-11 to 2000-10-14

Description

Dennis McBride interviews Eddie Anderson (born 1946) about his role in advocating for LGBT rights, specifically his participation in the various political and social movements during previous decades. The interview begins with a discussion of Anderson’s background, including his experiences growing up in children’s homes and living with his grandparents. Anderson mentions marching with his grandparents for both workers’ and women’s rights as some of his first political involvements. Anderson also discusses his original aspirations for becoming a priest as well as his memories of meeting President John F. Kennedy during a visit to his high school when Anderson was student body president. Anderson then discusses travelling to the South, specifically in Selma, Alabama, during one summer while in high school in order to help register Black voters. Anderson then discusses his friendship with Nevada Senator Bill Raggio and his wife, and his joining of the U.S. Navy, where he met President Ri

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Interview with Ian Dominic Zabarte, April 4, 2007

Date

2007-04-04

Description

Narrator affiliation: Western Shoshone Property Owner under Treaty
Access note: Audio temporarily sealed. May not quote in any form without written permission from interviewee

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