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Dorothy Lee oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02707

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dorothy Lee conducted by Claytee D. White on June 02, 2016 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Lee discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls horse riding from Paradise Township to downtown Las Vegas. After moving to the John S. Park neighborhood, she attended Las Vegas High School and worked at the Huntridge Theater as an usher. She also discusses her time working as an elevator operator at the Riviera and how she became a Rhythmette in her second year in high school.

Archival Collection

Joshua Abbey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02708

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joshua Abbey conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 06, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Joshua Abbey discusses his acting career, starting the Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival, being the founder of CineVegas Film Festival, his non-profit work, and being a part of the Nevada Arts Council.

Archival Collection

Lori Chenin Frankl oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02709

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lori Chenin Frankl conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 07, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Frankl talks about Judaism, her love of teaching children and her devotion to family and music. She talks about growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and becoming a bat mitzvah.

Archival Collection

Esther Toporek Finder oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02710

Abstract

Oral history interview with Esther Toporek Finder conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 08, 2016 and June 28, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Finder discusses her childhood and her passion for the Holocaust survivor community. She shares her experiences interviewing survivors and their descendants over the years. In addition, she reflects on her long reach within the survivor community and highlights the traveling, teaching, and community service opportunities she has had.

Archival Collection

Melanie Greenberg oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02712

Abstract

Oral history interview with Melanie Greenberg conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 14, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Melanie Greenberg describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada with her husband Gene and daughter. She talks about raising a family, and the Jewish community in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Priscilla Schwartz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02716

Abstract

Oral history interview with Priscilla Schwartz conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 16, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Schwartz discusses her passion for compassionate hospice care, particularly her broad involvement with the Nathan Adelson Hospice. She explains her roles with the hospice, from volunteering, to serving on the board, to philanthropic giving and the opening of the Walter Schwartz Center for Compassionate Care.

Archival Collection

Joan and Leslie Dunn oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02717

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joan and Leslie Dunn conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 20, 2016 and May 30, 2017 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Leslie discusses working for the United States Public Health Service at the Nevada Test Site for twenty years and launching a development business after retirement. Joan discusses setting aside her career to begin a family and later becoming a business partner with her husband.

Archival Collection

Kevin Sweet oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02718

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kevin Sweet conducted by David G. Schwartz on May 23, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. During his interview, Sweet discusses his various roles in the gaming industry, specifically the everyday tasks in monitoring slot floors and serving casino patrons. Sweet also describes how he has worked with slot machine vendors, including how decisions are made to bring new slot games into the floor.

Archival Collection

Chris Bianchi oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02721

Abstract

Oral history interview with Chris Bianchi conducted by David Schwartz on April 14, 2015 for the Table Games Management Oral History Project. In this interview, Bianchi discusses his career as a pit boss and his overall career in gaming. Bianchi then discusses the procedures that a pit master must follow, and how strictly these procedures were enforced. Lastly, Bianchi discusses how to motivate players, the positive aspects of being a card dealer, including different competitions that he worked.

Archival Collection

Ed Walters oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02722

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ed Walters conducted by David Schwartz on April 20, 2015 for the Table Games Management Oral History Project. In this interview, Walters discusses his career working in various Las Vegas, Nevada casinos, primarily the Sands Hotel and Casino. He begins with discussing his time as a teenage pool player and card hustler in New York City before his move to Las Vegas in 1959. Walters held positions working the casino floor, as a pit boss, and as a casino manager.

Archival Collection