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Judy Jetter oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02106

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judy Jetter conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on September 10, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Jetter discusses being mentored by Woody Herman and others about the art of jazz. She also talks about some jazz musicians in Las Vegas, Nevada, including Gus Mancuso, the Bootlegger, Terri James, and Jobell.

Archival Collection

Arlene Blut oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02421

Abstract

Oral history interview with Arlene Blut conducted by Barbara Tabach on May 28, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Blut discusses her involvement in local and national arts, being an actor and promoter/director of theater events, and recalls her experiences in Las Vegas, Nevada’s Jewish community.

Archival Collection

Rabbi Bradley Tecktiel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02653

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rabbi Bradley Tecktiel conducted by Barbara Tabach on April 19, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Tecktiel discusses being a rabbi of Midbar Kodesh Temple since 2008, his involvement with the Board of Rabbis, and Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Federation's Community Relations.

Archival Collection

Gilbert Shaw oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02665

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gilbert "Gil" Shaw conducted by Barbara Tabach on May 03, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Shaw discusses founding group of Congregation Ner Tamid in 1974 that includes himself. He also talks about being a photographer and journalist for the Navy and the Coast Guard during the Korean War and Vietnam War.

Archival Collection

Diana Crites Papers

Identifier

MS-00374

Abstract

Collection is comprised of the papers of Diana Crites dating from 1976 to 1990 and includes poems, short stories, two novels, and many recipes and recipe booklets published for the Nevada Power Company (NPC). Also included are an in-house NPC phonebook, a booklet on the operations center for NPC, news clippings, and power saving instruction materials.

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Collection of Nevada Calendars

Identifier

MS-00990

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) University Libraries Collection of Nevada Calendars consists of promotional calendars from organizations, institutions, and corporate bodies operating or based in Nevada from 1908 to 2016. Materials include advertising calendars from the Union Pacific Railroad, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., and the Harold's Club in Reno, Nevada. It also includes calendars from businesses and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada that no longer exist.

Archival Collection

Elmer Curley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00314

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elmer Curley conducted by Claytee D. White on November 1, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Elmer Curley discusses working in public services at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Library for a number of years under a long list of library directors beginning in 1967.

Archival Collection

Edna Gray Fox oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00613

Abstract

Oral history interview with Edna Gray Fox conducted by an unidentified interviewer on February 03, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fox discusses the Last Frontier Hotel, Thunderbird Motel, Warm Springs Ranch, and the Wallace Canyon Fire.

Archival Collection

Alvin Einberger oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00531

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alvin Einberger conducted by David G. Schwartz on February 08, 2007 for the Remembering Jay Sarno Oral History Interviews. In this interview, Einberger discusses the life of Jay Sarno. He recalls his experiences with Sarno and tells stories about Sarnos’ career in the gaming industry. Lastly, Einberger discusses the opening of Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1966.

Archival Collection

Lee Scroggins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01663

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lee Scroggins conducted by Claytee D. White on February 27, 2009 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview Lee Scroggins describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in March of 1980 and starting work at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in an administration position. She talked about the various departments she worked for, her brief hiatus from the university from 1985 to 1988, and her retirement.

Archival Collection