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Juliana Chen oral history interview: transcript
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Oral history interview with Juliana Chen conducted by Cecilia Winchell and Stefani Evans on March 21, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Juliana Chen shares her upbringing in Hunan, China and her experiences as a teenager training to become a professional ballet dancer. She discusses her rigorous training and troupe career that ended when Chen sustained a knee injury. With a desire to try something new while still being able to perform, Chen immigrated to Vancouver, Canada and began practicing magic. Chen shares that although she didn't know anyone or speak English, she practiced her craft and broadened her knowledge by joining professional organizations including the International Brotherhood of Magicians. After winning several magic competitions, Chen performed on the Las Vegas Strip at Caesar's Palace and the Riviera Hotel and Casino. She shares her current professional pursuits, her connection to the Las Vegas magician community, and her thoughts on Chinese culture and cuisine.
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Series III: Government, industry, and institutional reports, 1974-2009 and undated
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This series (1974-2009 and undated) contains government, industry, and institutional reports collected by Peter Collins. These include government regulations and reports, industry reports, annual and economic impact reports, and proposals for large-casino openings. The scope of these materials are primarily country-specific, with information from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, the European Union, South Africa, Singapore, Macau, Japan, and the Caribbean.
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Collection Name: Peter Collins Papers on International Gaming
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