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Barbara Ann Barnett oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Barbara Barnett conducted by Charles Chesnutt on March 08, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Barnett discusses her experiences as a nurse in different units within several of the early hospitals in Las Vegas, Nevada with a specific focus on how patients were cared for and how the profession has evolved. Barnett also briefly talks about her time at the Hacienda Hotel and Casino and what it was like working in a casino. Barnett additionally discusses how the city has grown, specifically on social changes, climate change regarding the increase in humidity, and the casino additions to the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown areas.
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Peter Guzman interview, September 10, 2018: transcript
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Interviewed by Claytee White. Born in Florida, family arrived in Las Vegas in 1969. Father worked in the service industry. Worked as realtor before becoming President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce. Vice chairman of Hope for Prisoners and Vice Chairman of Workforce Connection.
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