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Transcript of interview with Lomie Heard by Stephen Singer, February 9, 1980
On February 9, 1980, collector Stephen M. Singer interviewed schoolteacher, Lomie Heard (born January 22nd, 1906 in Carlsbad, New Mexico) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers education over the span of thirty years, and includes an overview on the building of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Also discussed during this interview: Nellis Air Force Base, jet airplanes at Nellis, military families, and the Nevada Test Site.
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Biographical essay by Samuel Newman, 2014
Samuel Newman describes his experience during the Holocaust and being separated from his siblings at different orphanages. He was in Kyrgyzstan from 1943 to 1946, and at an orphanage in Poland until 1951. Newman trained in graphic arts and spent some time in the military in Israel. He came to the United States in 1968.
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Audio clip from interview with Henry Kronberg on April 13, 2015
In this clip, Henry Kronberg discusses acquiring Stoney's, a pawn shop on First Street, in 1964. When he arrived in Las Vegas in 1962, he worked with his brother-in-law at Pioneer Loan, then purchased Stoney's, which he grew into the most successful pawnshop in town. He discusses his business partner Dave Pearlmutter, and his international customers.
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Program for the Valley View Golf Club 3rd Annual Invitational Tournament, November 1961
Program of 3rd annual golf tournament of the Valley View Golf Club held at Las Vegas Municipal Golf Course (November 1961).
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Audio clip from interview with Glenn Tredwell, March 4, 2016 and April 14, 2016
In this clip, Glenn Tredwell discusses how he came to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1975.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter AKAteens committee reports
From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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