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Myron E. Leavitt interview, March 14, 1978: transcript
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Archival Collection
Description
On March 14, 1978, collector Thomas Neill interviewed Myron E. Leavitt (born October 27th, 1930 in Las Vegas, Nevada) at his law office in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Leavitt discusses his law practice and running for various positions in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also speaks about growing up, playing sports, and coaching multiple sports in Las Vegas.
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Rena Lees interview, March 19, 1978: transcript
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Archival Collection
Description
On March 19, 1978, collector Bill Young interviewed Rena Lees (born October 15th, 1934 in Las Vegas, Nevada) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Rena Lees talks about growing up in Las Vegas and the activities she was involved in as a teenager. She also discusses her family and her career working at Sunrise Hospital.
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Transcript of interview with Jack Levine by Suzanne Becker, June 28, 2007
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Archival Collection
Description
Jack LeVine offers a narrative as a real estate agent and a gay man who has lived in Las Vegas since he was a young adult in the 1980s. He first started visiting Las Vegas whenever his truck driver routes allowed him to visit his parents who had moved here in 1977. They owned a downtown sandwich and catering business called Your Place or Mine. Then in 1985 Jack and his life-partner, J.J., decided to relocate to Las Vegas. Jack soon launched a real estate career that began with the purchase of a 13-unit apartment complex. Over the years he became knowledgeable about the history of the greater community and the individual neighborhoods; including John S. Park—"the earliest suburb in Las Vegas. Jack and J.J have lived in a 1954 Mid-Century Modern home since the mid-1990s. Jack is a strong believer in re-gentrification and mentions other cities where this has been successful. His philosophy includes an explanation of the sense of community that is derived from those who invest of themselves in that community life John S. Park.
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Transcript of interview with Steven Liguori by Claytee White, January 20, 2010
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Archival Collection
Description
Steven Ligouri is an artist who is a born and raised Nevadan whose artistic creations can be enjoyed at such places as the Hoover Dam, where his famous High Scaler sits comfortably [above left photo]. The stories of this statue and others are included within this interview. Steve began mastering his trade as a youngster making jewelry with assistance of his father, Bruno Ligouri who owned a turquoise shop in Boulder City. Since his birth in 1962, Steve has lived in several locations: a family farm in North Las Vegas, John S. Park neighborhood, in Boulder City, and eventually back to John S. Park. Returning to the John S. Park neighborhood after a 22-year absence gives him the chance to reflect on the changes that have occurred. Steve fondly calls the neighborhood "home" and firmly believes it can reach its potential.
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas law school planning: correspondence, meeting minutes, and clippings
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Archival Collection
Description
Folder contains materials related to establishing a law school at UNLV, including: lists of members on the Law School Advisory Board and Citizens Committee for Law School; draft booklet by the UNLV Pre-Law Advisory Committee; The National Pre-Law Newsletter, December 1974; Law School Admission Bulletin, 1974-1975; LSAT/LSDAS blank registration form; Law School Advisory Board meeting minutes, 1973-1974; Consolidated Students of UNLV resolution supporting the establishment of a law school, 1974; correspondence; published articles; and informational documents. From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law Records (UA-00048).
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Set of photographs including Bee at Earl's, Governor Sawyer's Campaign at Golden West and Westside stores
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Archival Collection
Description
Photographer's notations: Bee (at Earl's) 10-4-66, Gov. Sawyer Campaign, 10-4-66, (At Golden West and Westside Stores).
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Set of photographs including campaign party and Willie May's children
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Archival Collection
Description
Photographer's notations: 8-70, Fike campaign party at, Willie May's kids.
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Set of photographs including Doolittle dancers, Women's Demonstration West, Lodge at Mongomer's Bethel, and Sawyer at Golden West
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Archival Collection
Description
Photographer's notations: Doolittle dancers, Women demo. West, Sawyer at G. West, Lodge at Mongomers' Bethel, (for program 9-28-66).
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Set of photographs negatives including Wilma Prudhumne with Ed Fike & wife, Otis Harris, adult graduation at Highland (Red Cross), and Helen Anderson
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Archival Collection
Description
Photographer's notations: Wilma Prudhumne with Ed Fike & wife, Otis Harris (file for assembly) June 68, Adult graduation at Highland (Red Cross) (6-68), Helen Anderson (file).
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Set of photographs of Hubert Humphrey at Hughes airport
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Archival Collection
Description
Photographer's notations: Humphrey at Hugh's airport 10-68.
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