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Charles M. Kellog oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00999

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles M. Kellog conducted by unidentified interviewer on October 03, 1973 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kellog discusses how he first entered into the gambling business and his occupational history in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also describes the different places that he and his wife had lived and his intentions to begin the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ first inter-collegiate soccer team.

Archival Collection

Film transparency of Ace Hudkins, Las Vegas, 1929

Date

1929

Description

A picture of Boxer, Ace Hudkins, posing with other men. Front row, left to right: Harley A. Harmon, J. Fred Hesse, and Ace Hudkins.

Image

Photograph of speed boat races on Lake Mead, Boulder City (Nev.), 1947

Date

1947

Description

Speed Boat Regatta taking place on Lake Mead. Racer flies through the water on a small speedboat as spectators watch from dry land, their cars parked in neat rows behind them. The desert landscape can be seen in the background, with mountains reaching up out of the image. Photograph taken by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada.

Image

Christina Gruber oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03567

Abstract

Oral history interview with Christina Gruber conducted by Barbara Tabach on March 2, 2019 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Gruber shares her experience living in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1997 and as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), mother of two, and physical fitness enthusiast. She recalls being shot during the Route 91 Harvest Festival and being rescued by strangers. She recalls the chaos of the evening, but also how strangers worked together to comfort each other amidst the terror. She discusses dedicated her athletic races to those who were murdered that evening, and how it has helped her recovery. Digital audio and transcript available.

Archival Collection

Program: Las Vegas Coyotes Inline Hockey, 1994

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Professional Sports Teams Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00595
Collection Name: Las Vegas Professional Sports Teams Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Autographed basketball, bobble heads , 1980s-1990s

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Alumni Association Sports Memorabilia Collection
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Collection Number: UA-00069
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Alumni Association Sports Memorabilia Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Nevada locations, approximately 1978 to 1989

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Nevada locations series (approximately 1978-1989) contains images taken by Bob Paluzzi of the Las Vegas, Nevada area and a number taken around Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Paluzzi photographed many sporting events held at the Caesars Palace, including boxing matches, annual Alan King Tennis Classic tournaments, and Grand Prix races. This series includes images featuring social gatherings and events, like major conventions, unions, the United States Airforce Thunderbirds, and various car clubs. Paluzzi also captured many University of Nevada, Las Vegas football and basketball games, as well as the Las Vegas Stars baseball team. Included in this series are photographs of the Las Vegas Strip and the Fremont Street area during the late-1970s and mid-1980s. There are also a number of images of desert landscapes and natural environments around the Las Vegas Valley.

Archival Collection

Bob Paluzzi Panoramic Photographs
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Collection Number: PH-00414
Collection Name: Bob Paluzzi Panoramic Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component