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Linda Van Tuyl oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01867

Abstract

Oral history interview with Linda Van Tuyl conducted by Ruth Brainard on February 22, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Van Tuyl discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1948 to work as a nurse and describes nursing practices during that time. Later, Van Tuyl discusses the integration of accessibility accommodations for people with disabilities throughout Las Vegas. Van Tuyl later shares her thoughts on Medicare and other forms of health insurance.

Archival Collection

Judy Smith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01719

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judy Smith conducted by Suzanne Becker on November 22, 2008 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Smith discusses moving from Barstow, California, to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1958. She also discusses working as the assistant society editor for the Las Vegas Sun, graduating from the University of Nevada Reno, and moving back to Las Vegas with her husband and children to live in the John S. Park Neighborhood in 1967.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Exterior of the Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

The Desert Torah Academy's Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive is connected with the Chabad of Southern Nevada.

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Photograph of Exterior of the Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

The Desert Torah Academy's Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive is connected with the Chabad of Southern Nevada.

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Photograph of Exterior of the Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

The Desert Torah Academy's Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive is connected with the Chabad of Southern Nevada.

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Photograph of entrance to the Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

Inside the main entrance to the Desert Torah Academy on the Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive.

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Photograph of Desert Torah Academy gymnasium, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

The gym inside the Desert Torah Academy on the Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive.

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Photograph of Library at Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

The Multimedia Library inside the Desert Torah Academy on the Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive.

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Photograph of Library at Desert Torah Academy, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

The Multimedia Library inside the Desert Torah Academy on the Robert Cohen Educational Campus at 1312 Vista Drive.

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Maxine Butler oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02657

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maxine Butler conducted by Frank Johnson on April 22, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Butler discusses her early life in Jonesboro, Louisiana. She talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1965, the Westside, and businesses on Jackson Street. Butler recalls working at The Cove as a cocktail waitress, the reopening of Moulin Rouge Hotel, and the African American community on the Westside. Later, Butler discusses her involvement at Greater Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church, the importance of church to the African American community, and compares church life in Jonesboro and Las Vegas. Lastly, Butler talks about changes in the Westside.

Archival Collection