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George A. Deverell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00440

Abstract

Oral history interview with George A. Deverell conducted by Sharon M. Smith on April 26, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Deverell discusses working in the gaming industry, general Nevada history, World War II, and being raised under the Mormon religion.

Archival Collection

Robert Kneoki oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01035

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Kneoki conducted by Dave Harelik on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kneoki discusses growth, crime, and religion in Nevada. He also talks about the silver mines, MX missiles, and transient people.

Archival Collection

Rev. Dr. Maureen Mackey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01177

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maureen Mackey conducted by Dennis McBride on January 10, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Mackey discusses stories about her life and spiritual journey as a lesbian reverend and reveals her experiences of discriminatory treatment of gay people by traditional religion.

Archival Collection

Newsletters from Adat Ari El (Las Vegas, Nev.), 2000

Date

2000

Description

Kol Ari El, The Lion's Voice newsletters from Adat Ari El Synagogue, 2000. The monthly newsletters include columns from the Rabbi, general interest information, announcements and birthday listings and yahrzeits.

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Newsletters from Midbar Kodesh Temple (Henderson, Nev.), 2000-2002

Date

2000 to 2002

Description

Kol Badmidbar newsletters from Midbar Kodesh Temple, 2000-2002, include youth and education news, columns by the Rabbi and President, event announcements, yahrzeits and tributes, and advertisements.

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Newsletters from Temple Beth Sholom (Las Vegas, Nev.), 2004

Date

2004

Description

The Bulletin, monthly newsletters from Temple Beth Sholom for 2004, include columns by the Rabbi, President, Executive Director and Cantor. The newsletters also feature news from the religious school, general announcements, events calendar, tributes and advertisements.

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Transcript of interview Skip Allen by Henry Pierzchala, February 27, 1980

Date

1980-02-27

Archival Collection

Description

Henry Pierzchala interviews Skip Allen (born 1935 in Somerset, Kentucky) about his early experiences in Las Vegas. Allen discusses some of his experience from a position in human resources for the military, as well as working for his father in a business in the area of what is now the Las Vegas Strip. Allen also describes recreational activities, his views on morality while living in Las Vegas, and some of his later experiences in hospitality, specifically in the food and beverage and hotel industries.

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Berkeley Bunker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00290

Abstract

Oral history interview with Berkeley Bunker conducted by Vickie Whitehead on October 13, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bunker discusses religion, education, work, family life, politics, and economic changes in early Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection