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Transcript of interview with Daryl Morris by Barbara Tabach, February 16, 2016

Date

2016-02-16

Description

Daryl Morris discusses growing up in Las Vegas and his love of acting.

Daryl Morris is a native of Las Vegas. Born in 1961, he is one of three sons born to Paula and Bobby Morris. He recalls his childhood of the 1960s and 1970s with great fondness of the fast friendships formed within the Jewish community. His day job is in insurance, but his great love is for acting. He tells of being smitten at the age of 11 and taking acting lessons as a youngster and then later studying with actor Jeff Goldblum. He has an impressive list of films in which he has appeared, including the opening scene of Mall Cop 2. He enjoys voice-over acting and teaching acting classes. He also tells about his Navy service, attending UNLV, and coming to settle in Las Vegas-the place he calls home. Daryl also participated in the January 31, 2016, Growing Up Jewish in Las Vegas panel discussion for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project.

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Aerial photograph of Cashman Field and remains of the Mormon Fort, 1960

Date

1960

Description

Aerial view of Cashman Field and Old Mormon Fort looking southeast.

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Aerial photograph of Cashman Field and remains of the Mormon Fort looking northeast, 1960

Date

1960

Description

Aerial view of Cashman Field and Old Mormon Fort looking northeast.

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Aerial photograph of Cashman Field, southwest direction, after 1947

Date

1948 to 1958

Description

Aerial view of Cashman Field

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Aerial photograph of Cashman Field, northwest direction, after 1947

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1948 to 1958

Description

Aerial view of Cashman Field

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Photograph of Death Valley Express, Las Vegas, circa mid 1900s

Date

1979-06-05

Description

The view of the Death Valley Express featuring Pop Squires and Ed Von Tobel for the Helldorado event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Handwritten on the back of the image: "Las Vegas - Helldorado Parade. Pop Squires wearing hat (in wagon). In front of Squires - Ed Von Tobel. Kell Houssels, rear of party? [6/5/79 - J. Down]."

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Photograph of horseback riders for Helldorado, Las Vegas, May 18, 1947

Date

1947-05-18

Description

Horseback riders parading down a street for the Helldorado event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Handwritten on the back of the image: "(left to right) 1.) ? 2.) ? 3.) Glen Jones (former sheriff) 4.) James Cashman, Sr. - ID by J. Down 06/05/79." Individual Creator credit goes to Nulty.

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Photograph of a Helldorado pageant, Las Vegas, 1948

Date

1948

Description

The view of a pageant for the Helldorado event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Handwritten on the back of the image: "Mrs. C. P. Squires in center - facing song leader. Helldorado 1948."

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Photograph of the Helldorado Committee, Las Vegas, circa mid 1900s

Date

1940 to 1969

Description

A view of the Helldorado Committee in Las Vegas, Nevada. Description given on an accompanying piece of paper: "Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Nevadan, "Help Us Write History" July 18, 1982. 1.) Source: Pollaid Dudley, 453-6053 (l-r back row) 2.) Jim Cashman (fourth) suggests that we get in touch with Berkely bunker to get him to help identify photos."

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Photograph of locals at Calgary Stampede, Las Vegas, circa mid 1900s

Date

1940 to 1969

Description

An abundance of locals at the Calgary Stampede for the Helldorado event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Handwritten description on back of photo: "Seated on floor, left to right: Mrs. Cliff Leonard; Mrs. Kaye Marks; Mrs. O. B. Dryer; Miss Sandra Leach. Second row: Mrs. Dale Robertson; Mr. Dale Robertson; "Wild Bill" Elliot; Mrs. Ken Leach. Third row: Mrs. James Cashman, Sr.; Mrs. Bill Elliot; Ken Leach; Mrs. J. C. Cherry; Cliff Leonard; Dr. J. C. Cherry; James Cashman, Sr.; Kenny Searles; Eddie Galbreath. Vegas group visiting Calgary Stampede (rodeo)."

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