In business since 1980, Henry Sanchez, owner-operator of Diamond Metal Works, a sheetmetal fabrications and welding shop, is reflective of many young Hispanics who each year are starting their own businesses. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Sanchez graduated from Basic High School in Henderson and served his 4-year apprenticeship with Sheetmetal Local 88 in Las Vegas.
From the Breck Wall Photograph Collection (PH-00344) -- Bill Fanning, one of the original cast members in the "Bottoms Up" revue in Las Vegas. He performed in the revue for 30 years.
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Stateline, South Shore Lake Tahoe "where California and Nevada meet to bring the best in entertainment and sports year round."
Oral history interview with Paulette Nelson conducted by Claytee White on March 2, 2009 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Nelson discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1981 and working at the Nevada Test Site for two years. Nelson then talks about being offered a position in the cataloging department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Libraries. Lastly, she talks about being supervisor of the Architecture Studies Library for nine years until her retirement in 2009.