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Oscar Goodman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02797

Abstract

Oral history interview with Oscar Goodman conducted by Claytee White on November 10, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Goodman discusses his experiences with the Temple Beth Sholom, Jewish leaders and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada; raising children in Las Vegas, and practicing law as an attorney.

Archival Collection

Melody Stein oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02799

Abstract

Oral history interview with Melody Stein conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 16, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Stein discusses teaching at the Hebrew Academy and Adelson Educational Campus. She also discusses Jewish art and various forms and mediums of art. She then talks about her involvement with the local Polymer Clay Guild and their various projects.

Archival Collection

Carolyn Goodman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02803

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carolyn Goodman conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 18, 2016 and August 31, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Goodman talks about her Jewish ancestry, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada; raising her children, and entering into politics in the city.

Archival Collection

Anna Peltier oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02804

Abstract

Oral history interview with Anna Peltier conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on August 19, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Peltier discusses Aria Landscape Architecture, of which she is the owner and president with clients that included Lorenzi Park, MOB Museum, Neon Museum, and the Cactus Avenue overpass. She also talks about edible landscape, plants that work well in the desert environment, and teaching children about the desert.

Archival Collection

Patrick Gaffey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02805

Abstract

Oral history interview with Patrick Gaffey conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on August 19, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Gaffey discusses the McCarran airport redesign, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District building program, First Interstate Bank tower, and Clark County Government Center. He also discusses the redesign of the Maryland Parkway corridor and public art. Gaffey then talks about the City of Las Vegas Public Art Committee, Las Vegas City Hall art installation, and City of Las Vegas Maintenance and Operations.

Archival Collection

Marc Ratner oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02807

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marc Ratner conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 23, 2016 and May 19, 2017 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Ratner talks about mixed martial arts (MMA) fighting, and joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) organization after a long career with the professional boxing commission.

Archival Collection

Randy Lavigne oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02808

Abstract

Oral history interview with Randy Lavigne conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on August 23, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Lavigne discusses working as the Executive Director of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Las Vegas since 1997. She also talks about the Fifth Street School’s plans to celebrate the AIA Chapter's sixtieth anniversary; the now defunct auxiliary organization, the Architects' Wives League, and various topics having to do with architecture as a profession and architectural firms.

Archival Collection

Mark Hall-Patton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02810

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mark Hall-Patton conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on August 25, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Hall-Patton discusses coming to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1993, creating the Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum, and becoming a director for Clark County Museums in 2008, just when the economic downturn caused large layoffs and a drop in visitor numbers. He also talks about how joining the television show Pawn Stars in 2009 significantly raised visitor numbers and increased visibility of museums all over the Las Vegas Valley.

Archival Collection

Jay Poster oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02811

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jay Poster conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 26, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Poster describes his growth through his career in funeral services and his respect for the Jewish traditions of burial and grieving. He also talks about his participation in the ShabbaTones Band at Congregation Ner Tamid, and Desert Winds, a community based performance organization.

Archival Collection

Jonathan Sparer oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02812

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jonathan Sparer conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on August 29, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Sparer discusses his involvement in the Jewish, and LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) communites, and his career as an architect in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about working on projects that included The Mirage Hotel and Casino, the Congregation Ner Tamid, and The Center (The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada).

Archival Collection