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Gloria Deaton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00393

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gloria Deaton conducted by B.W. Deaton on March 01, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Deaton discusses Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas, Nevada, the gaming and tourism industry, women in the gaming industry, and her job as a "Lady Pit Boss" at casinos like Gold Strike Inn (now Terrible’s Hotel and Casino).

Archival Collection

Photograph of Ron Lurie with Esther Dotts (?), 1990

Description

Label on back: Financial Women's International April 1990 (Esther Dotts)

Groups in the Henderson Industrial Days Parade image 011 of 013: photographic print

Description

A group of women march through the streets of the Henderson Industrial Days Parade.

Photograph of Dorothy and her sister singing, (Calif.), 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

Dorothy Dorothy (right) and another woman, likely her sister, sing together. The women wear traditional 30s clothing, and Dorothy holds what looks like a banjo. Large trees can be seen in the background. See Images 0131 0376-0377 for other photos with Dorothy's sister.

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Harriet Trudell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01848

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harriet Trudell conducted by Shannon Beesley on February 26, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Trudell begins by describing her early history in St. Petersburg, Florida, including her education and lobbying for labor unions. She discusses her career working for the presidential campaigns during the 1960s and 1970s. Trudell describes Nevada as a conservative state, and explains what she means saying Nevada was the "Mississippi of the West." Trudell also discusses working for Nevada Governor Mike O'Callaghan, the Democratic Party, her ancestors who fought in the American Civil War, and prominent moments in United States political history. Trudell concludes by describing her involvement in the women's movement and why she felt it was important.

Archival Collection

Richard G. McCracken oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02173

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard G. McCracken conducted by Claytee D. White on September 30, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. McCracken discusses multiple labor unions in Chicago, Illinois and Las Vegas, Nevada. He recalls various strikes, women in union leadership positions, and how the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 was different from the typical labor union in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter coat drive flier

Date

2000

Description

From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.

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