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Irene Bustamante Adams oral history interview: transcript

Date

2020-05-13

Description

Oral history interview with Irene Bustamante Adams conducted by Monserrath Hernández and Claytee D. White on May 13, 2020 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. Irene discusses her personal history, her culture and family traditions, and her previous employment. She also talks about her time in Las Vegas and how she came to be a representative for District 42 in the Nevada Assembly. Subjects discussed include: Migrant Farmworkers; California; Mexican culture; Equal Opportunity Program.

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Alex de Castroverde oral history interview: transcript

Date

2019-04-17

Description

Oral history interview with Alex de Castroverde conducted by Monserrath Hernandez on April 17, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, De Castroverde discusses his family's background and his parent's emigration story from Cuba to the United States. He talks about growing up in Reno, Nevada, his father becoming a lawyer, and attending the University of Nevada, Reno. De Castroverde remembers the establishment of De Castroverde Law Group, the significance his father had on the Hispanic community in Las Vegas, Nevada, and taking over operations of the law firm with his brother. Lastly, De Castroverde talks about his involvement with Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory High School, the Guinn Center, and the Las Vegas Business Academy.

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Gabriel Garcia oral history interview: transcript

Date

2019-11-13

Description

Oral history interview with Gabriel Garcia conducted by Monserrath Hernandez and Barbara Tabach on November 13, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Garcia discusses his early life in Arizona and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1984. He remembers attending a sixth grade center, the Pacific Engineering and Production Company of Nevada (PEPCON) explosion, and attending Las Vegas High School. Garcia talks about Mexican culture in Las Vegas, car clubs, and becoming a graphic designer. Lastly, Garcia discusses his involvement with the Association of Latino Professionals for America, and the idea of diversifying the professional workplace.

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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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Audio recording clip of interview with NDE Immersion Group by Suzanne Becker, January 13, 2006

Date

2006-01-13

Description

Narrator affiliation: Peace Studies, Nevada Desert Experience

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Interview with Stephen Craig Ronshaugen, November 26, 2004

Date

2004-11-26

Description

Narrator affiliation: Special Assistant Manager, U.S. Department of Energy

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Audio recording clip of interview with Stephen Ronshaugen by Joan Leavitt, November 26, 2004

Date

2004-11-26

Description

Narrator affiliation: Special Assistant Manager, U.S. Department of Energy

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Interview with Patrick Rowe, November 5, 2004

Date

2004-11-05

Description

Narrator affiliation: Drilling Engineer, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo)

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Audio recording clip of interview with Patrick Rowe by Joan Leavitt, November 5, 2004

Date

2004-11-05

Description

Narrator affiliation: Drilling Engineer, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo)

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Interview with Brenda Adams Scruton, June 29, 2004

Date

2004-06-29

Description

Narrator affiliation: Senior Employment Representative, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo)

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