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Transcript of interview with Bess Rosenberg by Jerry Masini, November 12, 1975
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Archival Collection
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Interview with Bess Rosenberg by Jerry Masini on November 12, 1975. In this interview, Rosenberg describes coming to Las Vegas in 1942, and the desert landscape. She gives an in-depth recollection of the first atomic test, and talks about different weather and the seasons in Las Vegas. Rosenberg describes several clubs and hotels around downtown and the recreation at Lake Mead and Mount Charleston.
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Audio recording clip of interview with Eugene Buford by Claytee D. White, September 12, 2006
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Archival Collection
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Part of an interview with Eugene Buford conducted by Claytee D. White on September 12, 2006. In the clip, Buford reflects on changes in Las Vegas spurred by integration.
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Audio clip from interview with June and Lewis Whitley, November 2, 2007
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Archival Collection
Description
In this clip, June and Lewis Whitley talk about June's involvement with Republican Bob List's campaign for governor, and June being appointed to the Board of Regents.
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Audio recording clip of interview with Alma Whitney by Claytee D. White, March 3, 1996
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Archival Collection
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Alma talks about the 2-3 day long car ride from Tallulah, LA to Las Vegas in 1952.
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John D. Gieck interview, January 8, 1975: transcript
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Archival Collection
Description
On January 8, 1975, collector James M. Greene interviewed John D. Gieck (born January 1st, 1902 in Belle, Missouri) at his home in Boulder City, Nevada. In this interview Mr. Gieck discusses his various career changes throughout his life, including the building of Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). He also discusses living in Boulder City from its beginnings as a town.
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Exterior view of Dino's Lounge, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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Ramona Leon pictured with lion at MGM Reno, Nevada: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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