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Aracely Rascon oral history interview: transcript

Date

2018-10-02

Description

Oral history interview with Aracely Rascon conducted by Claytee D. White on October 2, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Rascon recalls her early childhood in Chihuahua, Mexico and until her father brought the family to Las Vegas, Nevada. She studied interior design at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and joined the firm of Simpson Coulter, where she specializes in decorating the interiors of businesses and schools. Two weeks after the October 1, 2017 shooting, her skills were called upon by those across the city who were preparing the Resiliency Center for survivors of the mass shooting. This proposed Resiliency Center needed carpet, paint, furniture, art work, and everything else to make it into a place where people could seek assistance in a peaceful atmosphere where they could tell their stories and ask for help. Rascon contacted all her resources and was pleasantly surprised when each company bent over backwards to offer deals, advice, and referrals. Rascon learned that she could use her talents and decorating skills to help others be at peace and to dialogue and perform in comfort. She will never forget and will be forever grateful to the sense of community displayed by her city.

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Photograph of construction area for Stardust renovation, Las Vegas, (Nev.), March 18, 1975

Date

1975-03-18

Description

Interior view of renovation of Stardust Hotel. Three construction workers stand at the back of the room on beams. Exposed pipes and wires can be seen in the ceiling as well as holes in the floor space. There are boxes and floorboards stacked to the left, and a jacket is thrown on top of them. This black and white photograph was taken during the renovation period of the hotel and casino. Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Street Address: 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Preliminary report, Regional hydrology of a part of Southern Nevada: a reconnaissance, July 1963

Date

1963-07

Description

A geological survey of Southern Nevada hydrology which was prepared on behalf of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Report TEI-833

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Las Vegas Paiute Colony: correspondence, resolution, ordinance

Date

1974

Description

Branch of Real Property Management requests for information about the Las Vegas Paiute Colony. Resolution of the Las Vegas Indian (Paiute) Colony requesting a fence. Memorandum from Field Solicitor William G. Lavell to Superintendent, Nevada Agency regarding an ordinance on issuing homesite permits by the Las Vegas Colony. Ordinance of the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians: "Homesite Permit Board: Appeals."

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Paiute Indian Agency report, 1928

Date

1928-07-15

Description

Report from Mary Vaux Walcott to Chairman Samuel A. Eliot. Endorsed by Eliot and transferred to Secretary Malcolm McDowell. Increased tourism in the Arizona, Nevada, and Utah region, and lack of knowledge and understanding of Paiute culture. Report on the seven separate and distinct bands of Paiute: Kaibab, Arizona (93); Shivwits, Utah (80); Cedar City, Goshute, Indian Peake Panguitch and scattered, Utah (314); and Moapa River, Nevada (192) totaling 679 Paiute in the region. The report details the general situations (land, health, and economic) in different geographic locations.

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