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Lucile Nyberg oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01401

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lucile Nyberg conducted by Alison Hartough on February 22, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Nyberg discusses the history of Overton, Nevada and life in the town. Nyberg describes early Las Vegas, Nevada and life in Boulder City, Nevada. Nyberg goes on to discuss her career as a teacher and the changes made to education in Las Vegas. Nyberg also discusses the development and the economy of Las Vegas, and briefly discusses prostitution in the city. Nyberg's husband, Richard Nyberg, is present during the interview, but does not speak.

Archival Collection

Lydia Berry oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00191

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lydia Berry conducted by Kathy Zeller on February 22, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During this interview Berry discusses her experiences as a worker for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Berry discusses her progression from being a teacher in Kansas City, Missouri to moving to Los Angeles, California and then to Las Vegas, Nevada where she worked at Nellis Air Force Base and then eventually to the Fish and Wildlife Service. She also mentions some of the operations of the Wildlife Service as well as her concerns over animal life and natural resources.

Archival Collection

Mark Brandenburg oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03243

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mark Brandenburg conducted by Claytee D. White and Stefani Evans on September 22, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Brandenburg discusses his upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada. He talks about his stepfather’s involvement with the opening of the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, becoming a co-owner of the property in 1990, and joining other downtown properties to form the Fremont Street Experience. Brandenburg describes the challenges in competing with mega-resorts on the Strip, modernizing the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, and weaving the history of the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino with that of the more recent Fremont Street Experience. Lastly, Brandenburg discusses the monetization of the street, and the future of the Fremont Street Experience.

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Campus Activities: archived website, 2020 to 2024

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Other Level

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UNLV Student Organizations Web Archive
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Collection Number: UA-00112
Collection Name: UNLV Student Organizations Web Archive
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Lake Las Vegas: archived website, 2017

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Other Level

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Building Las Vegas Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01044
Collection Name: Building Las Vegas Web Archive
Box/Folder: N/A

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The Molasky Group of Companies: archived website, 2017

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Other Level

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Building Las Vegas Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01044
Collection Name: Building Las Vegas Web Archive
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AIA Las Vegas: archived website, 2017

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Building Las Vegas Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01044
Collection Name: Building Las Vegas Web Archive
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Lewis Group of Companies: archived website, 2017

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Building Las Vegas Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01044
Collection Name: Building Las Vegas Web Archive
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Tiberti Management Company: archived website, 2017

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Other Level

Archival Collection

Building Las Vegas Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01044
Collection Name: Building Las Vegas Web Archive
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Nevada Housing Division: archived website, 2017

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Other Level

Archival Collection

Building Las Vegas Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01044
Collection Name: Building Las Vegas Web Archive
Box/Folder: N/A

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