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Sanje Sedera oral history interview: transcript

Date

2021-04-16

Description

Oral history interview with Sanje Sedera conducted by Kristel Peralta, Cecilia Winchell, Ayrton Yamaguchi, and Stefani Evans on April 16, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Sanje Sedera discusses growing up in Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, with his family. He shares his educational history, moving from Sri Lanka to Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia as a high schooler to learn English before immigrating to the United States to attend Idaho State University. Sedera discusses the political unrest and civil war that took place in Sri Lanka between the Tamil and Sinhalese people, and how he grew to appreciate political activism instilled in him by his paternal grandparents. Sedera shares his employment history working as a manager for K-Mart, an opportunity that brought him to Las Vegas, as well as his entrepreneurial pursuits of owning a mortgage business and becoming a realtor. He talks about the financial crisis of 2008 that led to losing his business, his attempts to run for public office, and how he helped to form Nevada's Asian American Democratic Caucus. Sedera concludes with a discussion of his Buddhist practice and how these philosophies have shaped his life.

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Transcript of Interview with Michael Drakulich by Jane Finfrock, May 8, 1979

Date

1979-05-08

Description

On May 8, 1979, Jane Finfrock interviewed Michael “Mike” Drakulich (born 1924 in Kimberly, NV) about his experiences growing up in Nevada. Drakulich mainly describes his career from graduating college to holding several teaching and coaching positions at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, positions which included professor, golf coach, and athletic director. He also discusses the growth of the university, important figures in sports coaching at the university, and the growth of Las Vegas in general.

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County agent project progress report, Irrigation district, November 1, 1929

Date

1929-11-01

Description

Progress report with copies of relevant correspondence regarding the creation of an irrigation district in the Moapa Valley. Project Number: State Office #172, Clark County #12

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 16, 1998

Date

1998-03-16

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 28 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 12, 1991

Date

1991-09-12

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 21 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 18, 1995

Date

1995-08-18

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes, along with a public forum advertisement and letters. CSUN Session 25 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 18, 1990

Date

1990-01-18

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes with additional information about senate bills. CSUN Session 20 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, March 27, 1984

Date

1984-03-27

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes along with additional information about amendments to the senate bylaws. CSUN Session 14 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter committee chairs and members list

Date

2005-03-05

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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Transcript of interview with Catherine Hunt by Dennis Hunt, March 2, 1980

Date

1980-03-02

Description

On March 2, 1980, Dennis Hunt interviewed his mother, Catherine Hunt (born August 25, 1932 in Palmyra, Missouri) about her life in Southern Nevada. The two discuss Catherine Hunt’s work as a secretary before becoming a housewife. The interview concludes with Catherine Hunt’s thoughts on population growth, women’s rights, and the Equal Rights Amendment.

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