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Transcript of interview with Lyla Joy Ford by Anne Cope, March 12, 1975

Date

1975-03-12

Description

On March 12, 1975, Anne Cope interviewed Tropicana Hotel decorator, Lyla Joy Ford (born December 12, 1928 in Las Vegas, Nevada) in her home in Las Vegas. During the interview, Ford discusses social life in Las Vegas in the early days. She mentions the Palace Theatre, which became the Guild and the El Portal Theatre. She recalls Sammy Davis Jr. performing at the El Rancho but states that people of color were not allowed in the audience. She remembers the Helldorado Parade as a big western celebration. Her family used to own the Old Ranch, also known as the Stewart Ranch. She states that the railroad, Hoover Dam, and the Basic Magnesium Plant brought money into Las Vegas. She also recalls the atomic tests and witnessing the city’s gradual transformation from a small farming town to a major gambling city.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 13, 1998

Date

1998-04-13

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, February 26, 1992

Date

1992-02-26

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 22 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 01, 2007

Date

2007-10-01

Description

Includes meeting agenda. CSUN Session 37 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 25, 2006

Date

2006-09-25

Description

Includes meeting agenda, along with additional information about letters. CSUN Session 36 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 13, 1999

Date

1999-09-13

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 29 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 08, 2001

Date

2001-10-08

Description

Includes meeting minutes and agenda. CSUN Session 31 (Part 2) Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, June 09, 1981

Date

1981-06-09

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes along with additional information about the letters, ammendments, memorandums, and directory contract. CSUN Session 11 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, October 16, 1979

Date

1979-10-16

Description

Agenda and meeting minutes for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Senate. CSUN Session 8 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 14, 1985

Date

1985-11-14

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 16 (Part 1) Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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