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Photograph of Max Goot, January 1966
A portrait photograph of Max Goot. 4x5 negative.
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Max Goot oral history interview
Oral history interview with Max Goot conducted by Charles Collins on March 22, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Goot recalls the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada after 1945. He also talks about winning the Man of the Year Award from his temple.
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Audio clip from interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976
Part of an interview with Max Goot on March 22, 1976. In this clip, Goot discusses moving to Nevada, life in Las Vegas, and his businesses.
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Transcript of interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976
Interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976. In this interview, Goot talks about how he came to Las Vegas in 1945 and purchased Stoney's Jewelry, which he sold in 1951, and then bought Tinch Furniture Store. He was friends with Hank Greenspun and active in local politics and community affairs, including Temple Beth Sholom. He talks about selling the former Beth Sholom building at 13th and Carson Streets to the Greek church, and other fund raising activities. He speaks briefly about atomic tests, and the growth of the city.
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Evelyn and Max Goot at Wilbur Clark's birthday party, 1956 December 27
Collection Name: Toni and Wilbur Clark Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 06
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Sam Diamond, Fay Diamond, Art Lurie, Ellie Lurie, Evelyn Goot, and Max Goot at a party, approximately 1950-1960
Collection Name: Toni and Wilbur Clark Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 13
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Photograph of Max Goot, Max Schmeling, Henry Kronberg, Harry Levy, unidentified man, and Morry Spencer, at Jewish Federation Luncheon at Caesars Palace, approximately 1970
In this photograph, German boxer Max Schmeling pretends to punch Henry Kronberg in the chin. On the far right, holding a cigar, is Morry Spencer, who was the Director of the Small Business Administration.
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Photograph of Wilbur Clark's birthday party, Las Vegas, December 27, 1956
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Photograph of friends at a party, location unknown, circa 1950s
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