A portrait photograph of Max Goot. 4x5 negative.

Part of an interview with Max Goot on March 22, 1976. In this clip, Goot discusses moving to Nevada, life in Las Vegas, and his businesses.

Interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976. In this interview, Goot talks about how he came to Las Vegas in 1945 and purchased Stoney's Jewelry, which he sold in 1951, and then bought Tinch Furniture Store. He was friends with Hank Greenspun and active in local politics and community affairs, including Temple Beth Sholom. He talks about selling the former Beth Sholom building at 13th and Carson Streets to the Greek church, and other fund raising activities. He speaks briefly about atomic tests, and the growth of the city.

In this photograph, German boxer Max Schmeling pretends to punch Henry Kronberg in the chin. On the far right, holding a cigar, is Morry Spencer, who was the Director of the Small Business Administration.