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Andrew Walsh oral history interview: transcript

Date

2019-02-13

Description

Oral history interview with Andrew Walsh conducted by Barbara Tabach and Claytee D. White on February 13, 2019 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Walsh recalls his early life in New York City, New York, and working for the New York Police Department. He then recalls moving and joining the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 1998. He discusses his current position as Deputy Chief/Division Commander of Tourist Safety, his role in the aftermath of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, and community healing.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter calendar

Date

2005-01 to 2006-01

Description

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

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Don Perry interview, March 05, 1978: transcript

Date

1978-03-05

Archival Collection

Description

On March 5th, 1978, Karen Croteau interviewed Don Perry (b. 1928 in Clarksburg, West Virginia) about Paiute Indians and life on a reservation. Perry begins by mentioning his own Indian heritage with a Cherokee mother and his wife’s Paiute heritage. Perry focuses on his conversations with his wife’s grandmother, who lived on the Paiute reservation since birth, from who he learned about the reservations history. He particularly delves into the traditions of Indian burials, governing on the reservation, and the difference between an Indian reservation and an Indian colony. Additionally, he talks about recreation on the reservations, education of Paiute Indians, and how reservations have changed. Throughout the interview, Perry gives personal anecdotes about his life in connection to the Paiute people and his experiences with their traditions and belief systems. Perry ends by discussing governing politics of the Paiute reservation and the start of Las Vegas as a gambling town.

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Irving Junior Foreman interview, March 16, 1978: transcript

Date

1978-03-16

Description

From the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas collection OH-00600. On March 16, 1978, collector John Russell Foreman interviewed Irving Junior Foreman (born June 25th, 1930 in Beaver, Utah) in North Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Foreman speaks about his career in the construction industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also discusses the changes in the construction industry from the 1950s to the 1970s, including the machinery used.

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Ellen Lempe interview, March 23, 1977: transcript

Date

1977-03-23

Description

On March 23, 1977, Paul Pearson interviewed Ellen Lempe (b. 1928 in Detroit, Michigan). Lempe details her life in Sturgis, Michigan—her marriage, her kids and an automobile accident that resulted in gangrene and amputation—before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. She recounts working as a telephone operator, gambling after work and a big win playing keno. Moreover, she describes her disinterest for politics, her husband’s love for sports and his work as a car salesman. The two end by discussing inflation and the changing attitude and landscape of the city.

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Proposal for a future look to downtown Las Vegas: 1984 and beyond, March 2, 1984

Date

1984

Description

A master development plan for the city of Las Vegas from 1984.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 17, 1995

Date

1995-04-17

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes, along with additional information about a license agreement.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, January 25, 1999

Date

1999-01-25

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes, along with additional information about CSUN recognition for student organizations, letters, and bylaws.

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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 21, 1989

Date

1989-09-21

Description

Includes meeting agenda and minutes. CSUN Session 19 Meeting Minutes and Agendas.

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