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Audio clip from interview with Justice Michael Cherry, September 19, 2014

Date

2014-09-19

Description

Part of an interview with Justice Michael Cherry on September 19, 2014. In this interview, Justice Cherry discusses connections with Jewish casino operators. He also talks about losing to, then representing, unions in court proceedings. He was later endorsed by the unions when he ran for office.

Sound

Audio clip from interview with Doug Unger, August 26, 2014

Date

2014-08-26

Archival Collection

Description

Part of an interview with Doug Unger on August 26, 2014. In this interview, Unger discusses how he acquired Supreme Mattress, a local mattress company that supplied mattresses to Strip casinos.

Sound

Audio clip from interview with Myra Berkovits, August 21, 2014

Date

2014-08-21

Description

Part of an interview with Myra Berkovits on August 21, 2014. In this clip, Berkovits talks about her first home in Las Vegas, and a very helpful neighbor who helped her find employment as a teacher.

Sound

Audio clip from interview with Dorothy Eisenberg, October 23, 2014

Date

2014-10-23

Description

Part of an interview with Dorothy Eisenberg on October 23, 2014. In this clip, Eisenberg discusses how she became involved with the Democratic party and the League of Women Voters in Las Vegas.

Sound

Audio recording clip of interview with Anna Bailey by Claytee D. White, March 3, 1997

Date

1997-03-03

Description

Part of an interview with Anna Bailey by Claytee White on March 3, 1997. Bailey describes her arrival in Las Vegas and opening night at the Moulin Rouge.

Sound

Audio recording clip of interview with Dr. William Sullivan by Claytee D. White, December 20, 2006

Date

2007-06-26

Description

Part of an interview with Dr. William Sullivan by Claytee White on December 20, 2006. Sullivan talks about his work with educational programs, including Upward Bound, the NASA Program, and STEM.

Sound

Audio recording clip of interview with Rev. Marion D. Bennett, Sr. by Claytee D. White, January 12, 2004

Date

2004-01-12

Description

Part of an interview with Rev. Marion D. Bennett, Sr. conducted by Claytee D. White on January 12, 2004. Bennett recalls working with Los Angeles labor organizer Jim Anderson to form the Nevada Voters League.

Sound

Audio recording clip of interview with Eugene Buford by Claytee D. White, September 12, 2006

Date

2006-09-12

Description

Part of an interview with Eugene Buford conducted by Claytee D. White on September 12, 2006. In the clip, Buford reflects on changes in Las Vegas spurred by integration.

Sound

Audio recording clip of interview with Judge Lee Gates by Claytee D. White, December 5, 1996

Date

1996-12-05

Description

Part of an interview with Judge Lee Gates by Claytee D. White on December 5, 1996. Gates explores his mother's motivations for moving to Las Vegas in the 1950s.

Sound

Audio recording clip of interview with Johnny Pate and Jillean Williams by Claytee D. White, March 4, 2004

Date

2004

Description

Part of an interview with Johnny Pate and Jillean Williams (not featured in clip) by Claytee D. White on March 4, 2004. In the clip, Pate describes how Joe Williams drew him out of retirement for a number of projects, including shows at Disney's Epcot Center.

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