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Transcript of interview with Howard E. Hollingsworth by Joseph Concannen, February 23, 1979

Date

1979-02-23

Description

On February 23, 1979, collector Joseph Concannen interviewed educator, Howard E. Hollingsworth (born October 3rd, 1927 in Preston, Idaho) in J. D. Smith Junior High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of Nevada. Mr. Hollingsworth also discusses the Mormon Fort, ranches, and the railroad.

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Transcript of interview with Rita Golub by Alisa Fife, March 14, 1981

Date

1981-03-14

Archival Collection

Description

On March 14, 1981, Alisa Fife interviewed her friend’s grandmother, telephone operator and housewife, Rita Golub (born May 1st, 1920 in New York City, New York) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The interview covers Rita Golub’s life in Las Vegas and includes discussion in regards to Queen Mother. Rita also discusses the Strip, night entertainment and social and religious activities in Las Vegas.

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Nate Mack B'nai B'rith lodge no. 2825 Newsbeat newsletters, item 03

Description

Newsbeat newsletter for October 1989

Letter and envelope from John M. Bunker, Logan, Utah, to Mary Etta Syphus, Provo, Utah

Date

1894-04-28

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, a typed transcription of the same letter, the original envelope with the stamp removed, and a copy of the original letter.

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Compilation of writings from the Holocaust Survivors' Group, circa 1998

Date

1988

Archival Collection

Description

Bound compilation of four issues of the Holocaust Survivors' Group essays and poems.

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Alan Stock oral history interview: transcript

Date

2017-12-27

Archival Collection

Description

Oral history interview with Alan Stock conducted by Barbara Tabach on December 27, 2017 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Alan Stock discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1999 for his job as a radio talk show host for KXNT. Stock describes the broadcast that covered the October 1, 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting from 11 PM on that night until 9 AM the next morning. He talks about some of the calls the station received from various members of the community, including survivors of the shooting, families of those at the event, people on lockdown in the nearby hotels, doctors, and general listeners. Stock describes some of the topics discussed on the broadcast, such as what was currently happening on the Las Vegas Strip, stories of the aftermath, and the support needed from the general public. Other topics include gun control and conspiracy theories. He discusses the impact this and other shootings would have on public affairs, including tighter security in daily living and public gatherings. He compares security in the United States to security in Israel and other countries, focusing on the idea of unconcealed guns worn in public. Throughout this interview, Alan Stock explains that the radio station's goal was to provide accurate information to the public during the aftermath of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting.

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The Wheel Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, June 3, 1982

Date

1982-06-03

Archival Collection

Description

Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club

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