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Transcript of interview with Jack Bullock by Julie Domonkos, March 15, 1981

Date

1981-03-15

Description

Julie Domonkos interviews Jack Bullock, born 1916 in Gorman, Texas, in his home about his experiences living in Southern Nevada. Bullock talks mostly about his occupations in the gaming industry, some of which included being a dealer both in Las Vegas and other cities. Bullock also describes how Las Vegas and particularly the Las Vegas Strip have changed over the years since the forties when he arrived until 1981, when this interview was conducted. Bullock discusses what it was like working in casinos prior to corporations entering the gaming industry, and he mentions how entertainment has changed over time as well. Bullock’s wife Marjorie is also present during the interview and can be heard providing input on certain questions.

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Newsletter clipping honoring College of Southern Nevada Foundation Legacy of Achievement Award Honoree Theron Goynes, circa 2010

Date

2010

Description

Newsletter clipping honoring College of Southern Nevada Foundation Legacy of Achievement Award Honoree Theron Goynes, circa 2010. A clipping taped to the title reads "Theron & Naomi Goynes Education Scholarship."

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Transcript of interview with Harold R. Hunter by Philip John Mile, March 19, 1978

Date

1978-03-19

Description

On March 19, 1978, Philip John Mile interviewed former chef, Harold R. Hunter (born 1901 in Norwich, Kansas) about his life in Southern Nevada. Hunter discusses his different experiences working in early Las Vegas restaurants during the thirties and forties. Hunter also discusses the rapid growth of the Mormon community during this time.

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Slide of a Las Vegas billboard, Las Vegas, circa 1940-1950s

Date

1940 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

A color slide of a billboard advertising "Just for fun" in Las Vegas, and "year 'round desert playland" with a cartoon cowboy.

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Photograph of Mike O' Callaghan and Laura Belle Kelch, 1977

Date

1977

Description

Portrait of Governor Mike O'Callaghan presenting citation to Laura Belle Kelch as 1977 Nevada Mother of the Year.

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Shigemura, Yonema, Toyono, & Nanyu: photographic print

Date

1920

Description

Ranch hand Shigemura stands with Yonema Tomiyasu, Toyono Tomiyasu, and one-year old son Nanyu Tomiyasu.

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Photograph of Cressa Springer Hancock, Iowa, circa 1927

Date

1927

Description

Cressa Springer Hancock wears her glasses as she poses for her portrait at about 45 years old.

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Photograph of Mabelle Lenore Hancock Jean's graduation photot, Iowa, circa 1910

Date

1910

Description

Mabelle Lenore Hancock Jean wears a cap and gown in her graduation portrait at about 18 years old.

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