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Henry Schutte oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Henry Schutte conducted by an unknown collector on an unknown date in approximately the 1980s for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Schutte discusses working on trains since childhood and explains the type of maintenance he performed. Schutte then describes his career at the Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO).
Archival Collection
Ray Tutaj Jr. and Harv Kahn Photographs
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The Ray Tutaj Jr. and Harv Kahn Photographs (approximately 1990-2009) contain photographs and videos taken by Ray Tutaj Jr. and Harv Kahn of the Union Pacific Railroad and trains throughout Las Vegas, Nevada and the southwest region. Tutaj and Kahn were friends who were railroad enthusiasts and hobbyist photographers. Materials include photographic negatives and prints as well as digitized photographs.
Archival Collection
James Cavin oral history interview
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Oral history interview with James Cavin conducted by Patricia Padilla on May 09, 2003 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Cavin reflects upon his career as an administrator with the Clark County School District (CCSD). He discusses his regular job responsibilities and challenges that he faced, and describes elements of his training that he feels were the most beneficial throughout his career.
Archival Collection
Alfred J. Brimacombe oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Alfred J. Brimacombe conducted by Stephen S. Neal on July 02, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Brimacombe shares his personal history and recalls working as a train hostler. He later discusses his involvement in newspaper printing. Brimacombe lastly discusses politics, early-above ground atomic tests, and economic changes throughout Las Vegas, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Aerial photograph of the Hotel Last Frontier, 1940s
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Archival Collection
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Aerial view of the Hotel Last Frontier with a Union Pacific train in the background
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Audio clip from interview with Rabbi Yocheved Mintz, March 11, 2015
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Archival Collection
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In this audio clip, Rabbi Mintz talks about attending a class at the Academy for Jewish Religion in California, which helped her realize a lifelong dream to become a rabbi.
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