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Transcript of interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976

Date

1976-03-22

Archival Collection

Description

Interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976. In this interview, Goot talks about how he came to Las Vegas in 1945 and purchased Stoney's Jewelry, which he sold in 1951, and then bought Tinch Furniture Store. He was friends with Hank Greenspun and active in local politics and community affairs, including Temple Beth Sholom. He talks about selling the former Beth Sholom building at 13th and Carson Streets to the Greek church, and other fund raising activities. He speaks briefly about atomic tests, and the growth of the city.

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Transcript of interview with Joseph Gemma by Dan Murphy, March 1, 1979

Date

1979-03-01

Description

On March 1st, 1979, collector Dan Murphy interviewed Anderson Dairy production manager, Joseph Gemma (born on October 25th, 1934 in Norwalk, Connecticut) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of Las Vegas, including employment opportunities, construction work, housing developments, and the hotels on the Strip. Joseph also recalls social and environmental changes and local recreation, including sports and the importance of gaming in Nevada.

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Photograph of Nevada Club marque on Fremont Street, Las Vegas (Nev.), late 1950s - early 1960s

Date

1955 to 1965

Description

The Nevada Club marque lights up Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. Arthur G. Grant owned ten-percent of the Nevada Club. Neon signs for the Lucky Strike Club and Lucky Strike's Bingo Club (top, center) and Golden Nugget Gambling Hall (bottom, left) can be seen around Nevada Club. Site Name: Nevada Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 113 East Fremont Street

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"Ace of Diamonds" by Abe Losch, 1914

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01100
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 01

Archival Component

"Cave Girl Katie" by Reuben Levin, 1927

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01100
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 01

Archival Component

"The Crap-Shooters" by Eastwood Lane, 1921

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01100
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Gambling Related Sheet Music
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 01

Archival Component