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Paul Hejmanowski oral history interview
Oral history interview with Paul Hejmanowski conducted by Lois M. Goodall on March 13, 2014 for West Charleston Neighborhoods-- An Oral History Project of Ward 1. Paul Hejmanowski in this interview recalls his family moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1972 and his first impressions of the city and its people. Hejmanowski then discusses his children’s activities at Lorenzi Park and traveling to an area near Caliente to cut down their Christmas tree. He also discusses how the law and justice community has changed in Las Vegas, given the rise in the amount of lawyers in Las Vegas and the advent of modern office technology.
Archival Collection
Mary C. Hurtado oral history interview
Oral history interview with Mary C. Hurtado conducted by Angie DeLong and Sophie Romani on May 27, 2008 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. Hurtado opens her interview by recalling her third grade year at the Arden School in Blue Diamond, Nevada. Hurtado describes her favorite teacher, Ruby Danny. She then describes other teachers at the school, her childhood in the 1920s in Blue Diamond, and community events such as gift giving during the Christmas season. She discusses how it was necessary for residents of Blue Diamond to visit Las Vegas, Nevada for supplies and healthcare. The interviewers and Hurtado then describe their favorite Blue Diamond residents. Lastly, Hurtado talks about the importance that all family members pitch in to survive in a rural area like Blue Diamond during the 1930s.
Archival Collection
Photographs of Santa and two elves, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s (folder 1 of 1)
Arrangement note: Series IV. Internal: Social
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Photographs of Miscellaneous holiday events, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990s (folder 2 of 2)
Arrangement note: Series IV. Internal: Social
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Sahara, the Jewel in the Desert pamphlet for the Sahara Hotel and Casino, 1970s
Sahara, the Jewel in the Desert blue leaflet for the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inside are various photos from the Sahara's history, including events, celebrity performances, and building construction.
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