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Audio clip from interview with Bess Rosenberg by Jerry Masini, November 12, 1975
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Archival Collection
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Part of an interview with Bess Rosenberg on November 12, 1975. In this clip, Rosenberg discusses her decision to move to Las Vegas and what her life was like.
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Edythe and Lloyd Katz Papers
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The Edythe and Lloyd Katz papers (1934-2002) provide a glimpse of the social, religious, and educational contributions they made to the community of Las Vegas, Nevada. Materials include photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and awards dating from 1934 to 2002.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with Peggy Huber by Greg Pushard, March 14, 1981
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Archival Collection
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On March 14th, 1981, collector Greg Pushard interviewed postmaster Peggy Huber (born March 31st, 1884 in Conway, Arkansas) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers Peggy’s life in Nevada and also offers an insightful overview of Nevada’s rich history. During this interview Peggy discusses life on the ranch, mining, settlement, and the local early aboveground atomic blasts.
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Virginia T. Lanier interview, March 16, 1981: transcript
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Archival Collection
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From the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas collection OH-01060. On March 16, 1981, collector Heidi G. Hughes speaks to Virginia T. Lanier at the collector’s home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lanier talks about living on the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1950’s and 1960’s. She speaks about her experiences riding the bus, working in food service, and what the Strip was like during the time period.
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Transcript of interview with Gordon Christie by Larry DuRussel, June 30, 1975
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Archival Collection
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On June 30, 1975, Larry DuRussel interviewed carpenter Gordon Christie, (born March 9th, 1916 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. During this interview Gordon discusses having worked on the building of the MGM, Fremont Downtown, the Sahara Hotel, Desert Inn, and the Frontier Hotel, amongst others. Before becoming a carpenter, Gordon recalls working with his father at a furniture factory. He also discusses religion, politics, family life and the growth of Las Vegas.
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Transcript of interview with George Burns by Sandy Fink, April 03, 1976
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Archival Collection
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate University of Nevada, Las Vegas, November 12, 1987
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Archival Collection
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Jewish Federation of Las Vegas long-range planning study, 2000
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Archival Collection
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Long-range planning study conducted and prepared by the Levenberg Consulting Group regarding the Jewish community of Las Vegas with particular attention to Jewish elderly, the economically disadvantaged, young adults, and Jewish education at all ages.
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, April 4, 1978
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Archival Collection
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