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Jewish Federation correspondence, meeting minutes, and other records, item 05

Description

A letter about local allocations from Hal Ober to the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, Nevada. May 20, 1986.

Photograph of individuals in a religious bookstore, (Nev.), 1940-1955

Date

1940 to 1955

Description

Two women and one man stand together exchanging slips of paper that look like bookmarks. It would appear that the people are standing in a religious bookstore or a church gift shop, because the books behind the woman on the left are all about religion. Inscription with photo reads: "Mrs. Ronzone promoting."

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Charlotte Brascia oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00242

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charlotte Brascia conducted by Joe Mascellino on February 24, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Mascellino asks Brascia about social and cultural changes, the growth of different religions, Brascia’s brief presence in the airline industry, political presence in Las Vegas, Nevada, and rising crime rates. Brascia also specifically discusses her experience in the gaming and hospitality industry and how gaming operations have changed over time, particularly comparing gaming and hiring practices in the 1950s with those in the 1970s.

Archival Collection

Audio recording clip of interview with Louis Vitale by Mary Palevsky, May 19, 2004

Date

2004-05-19

Description

Narrator affiliation: Franciscan Priest, Co-Founder, Nevada Desert Experience

Sound

Robert N. Broadbent oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00254

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert N. Broadbent conducted by Connie Lyons on September 23, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During the interview Broadbent discusses education, politics, religion, entertainment, the dedication of Hoover Dam, and the various social clubs of which he is a member of. Broadbent also discusses Six Companies, housing in Boulder City, Nevada, the Las Vegas Strip, Railroad Pass, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the above ground atomic bomb testing in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Maria Banks oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00073

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maria Banks conducted by Barbara Hoyt on September 23, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Banks discusses her experiences managing a jukebox company, owning and operating two restaurants, and working for a music company. She also discusses her Mormon religion and the relationship she had with her late husband. Banks also discusses the change in climate over time, specifically the increasing humidity.

Archival Collection

Mass holy union ceremony performed at Gay pride, image 001: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Mass holy union ceremony performed by Metropolitan Community Church Rev. Beau McDaniels. (4-25-98)

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