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Sonja Niekerk Walther and Wilma Vandenberg oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03323

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sonja Niekerk Walther and Wilma Vandenberg conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 20, 2017 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Walther and Vandenberg discuss surviving the Holocaust, being raised in the Netherlands, and their families’ journey to the United States and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Gerald Gordon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02885

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gerald Gordon conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 02, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Gordon discusses earning his law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and his work as a lawyer in Las Vegas, Nevada; specializing in bankruptcy within hotels and casinos.

Archival Collection

Millicent Rosen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02425

Abstract

Oral history interview with Millicent Rosen conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 23, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Rosen discusses her dad, Benjamin Siegel, who was one of the original builders of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino. She also talks about growing up in New York, Beverly Hills, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Stephen Pierce at home, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-03-06

Description

Stephen Pierce poses in her Turnberry Place condo for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project.

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Lovee Arum, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-04-04

Description

Lovee Arum poses for portraits at the Top Rank offices for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project.

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Lovee Arum, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-04-04

Description

Lovee Arum poses for portraits at the Top Rank offices for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project.

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Lovee Arum, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-04-04

Description

Lovee Arum poses for portraits at the Top Rank offices for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project.

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Adele Baratz and Florence Frost oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02420

Abstract

Oral history interview with Adele Baratz and Florence Frost conducted by Barbara Tabach on May 19, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Baratz and Frost, two longtime friends, discuss the early Jewish community of Las Vegas, Nevada, the Temple Beth Sholom, the Women's League, and their volunteering activities.

Archival Collection

Shecky Greene oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03444

Abstract

Oral history interview with Shecky Greene conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 5, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Greene talks about seeking work in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada in the 1950s. Greene also discusses how he developed his comedy career following from Jewish people to mainstream, doing accents and making up words. He also talks about his passion for the St. Judes Ranch in Boulder City, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Arthur Marshall oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03427

Abstract

Oral history interview with Arthur Marshall conducted by Barbara Tabach on April 18, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Marshall discusses his early life in Ohio and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1959. He talks about his Jewish heritage, the growth of the Jewish community in Las Vegas, and his role as a Jewish leader. Lastly, Marshall remembers the formation of the apparel store Marshall Rousseau, and working with local banks.

Archival Collection