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Transcript of interview with Lyle and Mary Ann "Timbuck" Rivera by Claytee White, May 1, 2009

Date

2009-05-01

Description

The oral history interview of Lyle and Mary Ann "Timbuck" Rivera begins with the 1915 birth of Frances McNamee, Timbuck's mother, who had the distinction of being the eleventh baby born in early Las Vegas. Frances' father and grandfather who were attorneys for the railroad arrived in 1905 and became part of the historical roots of the community. Timbuck's memories also include landmarks and activities that were integral to the growing town, such as her mother's involvement in organizing the Junior League. Lyle Rivera, a relative newcomer, arrived in the 1940s and experienced what he describes as a life of "bouncing around" and being the only child of a single mother, a cocktail waitress at the Golden Nugget. Lyle would grow to distinguish himself within the community as a lawyer and community activist. He modestly mentions his achievements which included involvement with the UNLV Foundation, professional careers in both the Attorney General's and District Attorney's offices,

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Ruby C. Leavitt interview, November 30, 1986: transcript

Date

1986-11-30

Description

On November 30, 1986, collector Patton Alberti interviewed Ruby Canonic Leavitt (born 1907 in Genoa, Nevada) at her home in Reno, Nevada. Mrs. Leavitt discusses her time as a teacher in Verdi, Nevada, as well as other places in Northern Nevada. She also discusses the changes she has seen in teaching and in the towns she has lived in over time.

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Interview with Richard Van Nutley, November 8, 2004

Date

2004-11-08

Description

Narrator affiliation: Safety Engineer, Department of Energy

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Interview with Robert James Agonia, June 29, 2005

Date

2005-06-29

Description

Narrator affiliation: Dept. of Energy Human Resources; Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation

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Interview with Jay L. Marshall, April 21, 2005

Date

2005-04-21

Description

Narrator affiliation: Atomic Veteran, Pacific Proving Ground; Curtiss Atomic Marines

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Interview with Gary Hallmark, June 24, 2005

Date

2005-06-24

Description

Narrator affiliation: Electrician, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo)

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Minutes from Temple Beth Sholom Board of Directors meetings, June 1988 - May 1989

Date

1988 to 1989

Archival Collection

Description

Meeting minutes include reports from committees of the board, correspondence, and balance sheets.

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Bethany Khan, Ken Liu, and Zachary Poppel (Culinary Union) oral history interview conducted by Elia Del Carmen Solano-Patricio: transcript

Date

2022-12-13

Description

From the Lincy Institute "Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic" Oral History Project (MS-01178) -- Business interviews file.

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