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Paul Sorensen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01735

Abstract

Oral history interview with Paul Sorensen conducted by Bill Friday on February 27, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sorensen discusses the history of Clark County and Las Vegas, Nevada. Sorensen discusses education in Las Vegas, reasons for the growth of Clark County, and the establishment of the Nevada Test Site. Sorensen later describes how Las Vegas and its school system has changed, and discusses who he believes are moving to live in Las Vegas the most. Sorensen goes on to discuss racial segregation in Las Vegas and racial integration in the schools via busing.

Archival Collection

Diane and Pat Clary oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00207

Abstract

Oral history interview with Diane and Pat Clary conducted by Claytee D. White on May 20, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, the Clarys discuss the history of Las Vegas, Nevada, their personal histories, and provide an overview of Las Vegas during the 1950s and 1960s. Diane Clary describes working for various casinos as a teenager and her father's work as a casino chef. Pat Clary describes his history and involvement with the musical arts in Las Vegas. The couple talk about the nuclear weapons tests performed at the Nevada Test Site and the prevalence of organized crime in Las Vegas' casinos before the arrival of Howard Hughes. Pat Clary also discusses his involvement in Nevada politics as a Democrat and his career as a lawyer.

Archival Collection

Jacob Paz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02158

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Jacob Paz conducted by Claytee D. White on September 15, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Paz discusses growing up in Israel and obtaining a green card to attend New York University in 1974. He then talks about his sense of community within the Jewish part of Las Vegas, Nevada and his affirmations on the Holocaust.

Archival Collection

Photographic slide of Dangberg Ranch, Nevada, August 3, 1962

Date

1962-08-03

Description

A general view of Dangberg Ranch Site in Douglas County. In the background unidentified men are working. Written on the slide: "Dangberg Site, Douglas County, Nevada."

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Photographic slide of Tule Springs, October 10, 1962

Date

1962-10-10

Description

Ray Brazzonovich, Walt Stein, Bill Twitchell. Discovery of another flake. Site #1 (Flake sited. Tule Springs, Nevada). October 10, 1962

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Construction of the Hoover Dam in Arizona: photographic print

Date

1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171)

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Early construction of the Hoover Dam in Arizona: photgraphic print

Date

1933-12-01

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171)

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