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Betty West oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01952

Abstract

Oral history interview with Betty West conducted by Claytee D. White on May 10, 2008 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, West discusses growing up in Blue Diamond, Nevada. She describes the work her father, Mark West, did at the mines and recalls the Village where mine workers and their families lived in the 1950s. West discusses her employment at the Sahara Hotel in the 1960s as a slot girl and later as a cocktail waitress. Lastly, West talks about the changes in Blue Diamond, and eventually moving to Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Keith West oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01957

Abstract

Oral history interview with Keith West conducted by David L. Snyder on March 12, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, West discusses the lumber industry in Southern Nevada. West also discusses Las Vegas, Nevada business, and residents, including Ed Von Tobel.

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Jack West oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01955

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jack West conducted by Perry Kaufman on June 12, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, West discusses his experience and employment in the advertising industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. West also explains the significance of publicity campaigns for companies.

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Signs and power poles along West Sahara Avenue west of Tenaya Way, looking west, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-11

Description

Signs and power poles dominate the scene along West Sahara Avenue west of Tenaya Way.

Image

Signs and power poles along West Sahara Avenue west of Tenaya Way, looking west, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-11

Description

Signs and power poles dominate the scene along West Sahara Avenue west of Tenaya Way.

Image

Charles West oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01954

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles West conducted by Perry Kaufman on April 19, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. West discusses the African American community in Las Vegas, Nevada and what the living conditions were for them. West then explains how the Nevada Voters League changed the way politics played out after more African Americans went out to vote. He also discusses his work as the first African American Doctor in Las Vegas.

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Sign at apartment complex on West Sahara Avenue west of Fort Apache Road, looking west, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-10-10

Description

A sign advertising the Summerhill Pointe Apartments as a place for all types of dogs sits in a grassy area along West Sahara Avenue west of Fort Apache Road.

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West Virginia

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File

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Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00561
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
Box/Folder: N/A

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West Virginia

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File

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Bohn-Bettoni Menu Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00793
Collection Name: Bohn-Bettoni Menu Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

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