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Transcript of interview with Ruth E. Hazard by Jeff Crampton, March 27, 1977

Date

1977-03-27

Description

On March 27, 1977, collector Jeff Crampton interviewed accountant, Ruth E. Hazard (born June 25th, 1907 in Marshall, Michigan) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The interview takes place at the collector’s home and offers an overview of life in early Las Vegas from 1931 to 1977. The interview concludes with a discussion on local atomic testing.

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Transcript of interview with Joanne Imprescia by David Furbush, March 20, 1978

Date

1978-03-20

Description

On March 20, 1978, David Furbush interviewed Joanne Imprescia (born October 10th, 1927 in Keokek, Iowa) about her life as a hairdresser in Las Vegas, Nevada. Imprescia discusses the growth of Las Vegas and the local social climate of the fifties. The interview concludes with Imprescia explaining her experiences as a Las Vegas business owner and the hairdressing industry in Southern Nevada.

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Transcript of interview with Charlotte Conti by Charles Conti, March 20, 1978

Date

1978-03-20

Description

On March 20, 1978, Charles Conti interviewed hairdresser and physical education instructor of St. Francis School, Charlotte Conti (born Charlotte Anne Easton on December 13, 1941 in Arkansas) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the interview Charlotte discusses occupations, Mormon Church activity, education, marriage and raising a family in Las Vegas. She then recalls the social significance and communal impact of the annual Helldorado Parade. She also discusses the overall growth and development of Las Vegas, Nevada, from 1953 to 1978.

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"Be a Bachelor While You Can" by Ben Adkins, 1910

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Item

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
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Collection Number: MS-01100
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 01

Archival Component

"I Don't Mind Being All Alone (When I'm All Alone With You)" by Clarence Gaskill, Jimmy McHugh, and Irving MIlls, 1926

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01100
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 01

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Gibson, Walter B. (Walter Brown), 1897-1985

Walter B. Gibson was an American author and professional magician. He was born in Germantown, Pennsylvania on September 12, 1897. He wrote over a hundred books on magic, true crime, and games. He was a ghost writer for Sidney H. Radner, Harry Houdini, and Harry Blackstone, Sr. Gibson was most famous for his success with the pulp fiction character The Shadow, featured in comic books, magazines, and radio shows. Gibson died in Kingston, New York on December 6, 1985.

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Lee Murialdo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01353

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lee Murialdo conducted by Kim Burco on February 26, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Murialdo discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada as it pertains to casinos and city growth. Murialdo describes the initial founding of the city and origins of the name "Las Vegas," entertainment on the Las Vegas Strip, and the different games available to play in casinos. Murialdo also describes the construction of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, as well as the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam. Murialdo goes on to discuss her novel and why she decided to move to Las Vegas.

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