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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.

Archival Collection

Crowd watching performaces at Gay Pride, image 005: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Crowd at Gay Pride, Sunset Park. (5-8-99)

Image

Crowd watching performaces at Gay Pride, image 006: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Crowd at Gay Pride, Sunset Park. (5-8-99).

Image

Eagle/Tropical Island booth at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Eagle/Tropical Island booth.

Image

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

Nevada Outdoors float in the gay pride parade: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

The third annual Gay Pride parade at Sunset Park, 1999. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Nevada Outdoors float. (5-8-99)

Image

The start of the second annual Gay Pride parade: photographic print

Date

1998-04-25

Description

2nd annual Gay Pride parade 1998 at Sunset Park. Photographer: Dennis McBride. The parade's starting place.

Image

Photograph of Sam Gay, circa mid 1900s

Date

1940 to 1969

Description

Portrait of Sam Gay.

Image

Fred E. Anderson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00040

Abstract

Oral history interview with Fred Anderson conducted by Cortez Corley on April 22, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Anderson discusses his history of living in Ely, Nevada. Anderson primarily discusses his experiences as a miner working for the Kennecott Copper Corporation. He also mentions his experiences with unions, atomic testing, and the growth of Nevada in general.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Gay Pride Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints, image 010

Description

Stamped on verso: "Seattle Filmworks 30 MAY 95.” Handwritten on verso: "Left - Joel Castillo, Co-Dir. [Director] UNLV Gay, Lesb. [Lesbian], Bi-Sex. [Bi-Sexual] Assn [Association]."