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Transcript of interview with Maurice "Maury" Halfon Behar by Barbara Tabach, March 14, 2016

Date

2016-03-14

Description

In this interview, Behar reflects upon his childhood in France, and later adjusting to life in New York. He talks of his admiration for those that have cared for him in his youth, including Marie Cazous and his parents, Marco and Flora Behar. He details his career path, and how he ended up in Las Vegas. In addition, Behar describes a recent family trip to France, visiting his place of birth for the first time since leaving as a child.

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Correspondence from inmates at Nevada State Prison to Flora Dungan, 1968

Date

1968

Archival Collection

Description

Letters to Flora Dungan describe incidents and treatment of African American prisoners at the Nevada State Prison and the conduct of the warden.

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Transcript of interview with Stanley Weiner by Kyle Wolff, March 12, 1978

Date

1978-03-12

Description

Interview with Stanley Weiner by Kyle Wolff on March 12, 1978. In this interview, Weiner begins by talking about his father's employment, and then his own series of jobs, including as a department manager at Sears. He discusses living in different parts of town, population growth, educational opportunities, transportation, and recreation. The interviewer asks specific questions about sports, hotels, unions, and the weather.

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Audio clip from interview with George Levine, April 16, 2015

Date

2015-03-16

Description

In this clip, George Levine discusses his experience serving as the Maitre d' at the Sands.

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New Years Eve Menu from the Sahara Hotel and Casino, 1981

Date

1981

Description

1981 Don Rickles & Eddie Fisher New Years Eve Menu from the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Menu from the Mt. Charleston Ski-Bar Ranch, 1943-1945

Date

1943 to 1945

Archival Collection

Description

The menu features photographs of Bella Stern enjoying the property at Mt. Charleston.

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Menu from Bacchanal (restaurant) at Caesars Palace, January 28, 1968

Date

1968-01-28

Archival Collection

Description

Hand-written menu for the Bacchanal restaurant at Caesars Palace for January 28, 1968, includes hors d'ouevres, soup, fish, entrees, salad and dessert.

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Menus from Nat Hart's restaurants at Caesars Palace, 1980s-1990s

Date

unspecified year in 198X to unspecified year in 199X

Archival Collection

Description

The menus from restaurants created by Nat Hart at Caesars Palace include cuisine from around the world.

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Transcript of interview with Dr. Leonard Kreisler by Barbara Tabach, May 23, 2016

Date

2016-05-23

Description

Dr. Leonard Kreisler, MD, was born August 3, 1930 in Brooklyn to post World War I European Jewish immigrants. Raised in the smaller community of White Plains, New York, he worked happily by his father?s side. The elder Kreisler was a cabinet maker and carpenter, who Len describes as fiercely independent. Young Len keenly helped his Yiddish language father write his contracts and guided him to increasing his prices. At an early age, Len knew that he would become a medical doctor?little did he know what an amazing life was in his future. It was while attending the University of Vermont, College of Medicine that Len met his wife Joan. They married in June 1957. Joan became a teacher and later a real estate agent while in Las Vegas. This interview includes stories about his medical education and his thirteen year private medical practice in Peekskill, New York. This was followed by a career in occupational medicine and over seventeen years as the Medical Director at the Nevada Test Site for Reynolds Electric and Engineering Corporation (1973 ? 1990). During that time he was also elected Chief of Staff at University Medical Center (UMC) for two years and helped create the Children?s Miracle Network Telethon and the UMC Foundation. When he recalls moving to Las Vegas, his memories include jogging by Temple Beth Sholom and joining a minyan. He became a congregation vice president. When his career at the Test Site was halted, his medical adventure led him to be a maritime physician for a cruise liner. He also ran twice for Clark County Commissioner against Thalia Dondero. Dr. Kreisler is the author of several books: Death by Any Means (2005); Roll the Dice, Pick a Doc and Hope for the Best (2009); The Codes of Babylon (2010); Shortfall (2011); The Obligated Volunteer (2014) and In Bed Alone, A Caregiver?s Odyssey (2016).

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