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Justin Kaiser oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01014

Abstract

Oral history interview with Justin Kaiser conducted by John (last name unknown) on September 23, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kaiser discusses his childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada and how his parents originally moved to Southern Nevada. He also expresses his desire for Las Vegas to discontinue its growth and remain a smaller city.

Archival Collection

Richard T. Crawford oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02092

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard T. Crawford conducted by Claytee D. White on April 30, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Crawford discusses his employment at 7-Eleven as a store auditor. He describes opening the first retail establishment in Green Valley, Nevada, Green Valley Grocery Store, and describes the history of his business. Lastly, Crawford discusses the significance of The Smith Center and Artemus Ham Concert Hall for the arts in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Woodrow Wilson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02640

Abstract

Oral history interview with Woodrow Wilson conducted by Barbara McCormick on October 20, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wilson discusses Southern Nevada history and shares his personal experiences living in Las Vegas. Nevada.

Archival Collection

History and structure, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Florence Lee Jones and John Cahlan Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00200
Collection Name: Florence Lee Jones and John Cahlan Papers
Box/Folder: Box 16

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Organizational history, 1991

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File

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Nevada Desert Experience Records
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Collection Number: MS-00524
Collection Name: Nevada Desert Experience Records
Box/Folder: Box 01

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Summerlin history, undated

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File

Archival Collection

Patrick Egger Southern Nevada Real Estate Records
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Collection Number: MS-00878
Collection Name: Patrick Egger Southern Nevada Real Estate Records
Box/Folder: Box 31

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History: queer, 2019

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File

Archival Collection

Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00802
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 33

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History and Register, 1971

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Grace Clement Papers on the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
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Collection Number: MS-00746
Collection Name: Grace Clement Papers on the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Box/Folder: Box 02

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Jeff McBride oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03653

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jeff McBride conducted by Claytee D. White on November 27, 2019 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, McBride discusses his early life and arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1985. He talks about the benefits of magician performers in Las Vegas entertainment, prominent magicians in the city, and the importance of magic.

Archival Collection

George Tate oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01803

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Tate conducted by Randi Levine and June Brown on September 24, 2002 as part of the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Tate discusses his personal history, his occupation as an architect, and his experience in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. He explains why ground water was an issue for building infrastructure in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lastly, Tate discusses the changes in the professional architectural community, the increase of women in the architectural field, and the competitive aspect of being an architect.

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