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Gene Leavitt interview, February 28, 1979: transcript
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Archival Collection
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On February 28, 1979, collector Monte Leavitt interviewed Gene Leavitt (born October 6th, 1923 in Mesquite, Nevada) at his home in North Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Mr. Leavitt talks about his career as a truck and bus driver. He also talks about the life in Southern Nevada, the soldiers stationed here, and gambling.
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UNLV Libraries Collection of Prints, Lithographs, and Illustrations
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The UNLV Libraries Collection of Prints, Lithographs, and Illustrations (approximately 1840-1950) contains visual artwork depicting Native Americans, white settlers, and various railroad and mining activities in the American West during the 19th century. The collection also contains artwork depicting various games, the act of gambling, and advertisements. Materials include prints, illustrations, lithographs, and newspaper clippings.
Archival Collection
Don Feldman oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Don Feldman conducted by Mitchell Young on March 05, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Feldman discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada, his family history, and changes in the employment, educational, tourism, and gambling industries.
Archival Collection
Randy Gangwer oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Randy Gangwer conducted by Thomas Hardy on May 17, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Gangwer discusses the importance of gambling, above ground atomic tests, and Southern Nevada’s economic, environmental, and social changes.
Archival Collection
Postcard of scenes of Goldfield, Nevada and Gold Hill, Nevada, circa 1910s
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Archival Collection
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