Oral history interview with Doris, Jerry, and Marcy Welt conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 30, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, the Welts discuss how they came to Las Vegas, Nevada in the early 1970s from California. They also discuss Eli Welt's pawnshop, Stoney's, which he acquired from Doris Welt's father, Jerry Fox. Jerry and Marcy Welt talk about how they met and came to Las Vegas. They also talk about the community that existed in Las Vegas at the time, and their involvement with B'nai B'rith.
Archival Collection
A letter to the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Board of Directors from Gerald Welt, the Nominating Committee Chairman, May 6, 1991
Handwritten description provided with image: "Rabbi Earl Kideckel, Lisa Kideckel, Marcy Welt, Gerald Welt."
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Board of Directors meeting minutes, June 7, 1989.
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Board of Directors meeting minutes, December 14, 1988.
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas (JFLV) Board of Directors meeting minutes, September 7, 1988.
Meeting minutes include reports from committees of the board, correspondence, and balance sheets.
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Letter from Hal Ober, President of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, to the Board of Directors, January 26, 1989.
Community Relations Committee meeting minutes for the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, Nevada, March 9, 1988.