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George A. Deverell oral history interview
Oral history interview with George A. Deverell conducted by Sharon M. Smith on April 26, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Deverell discusses working in the gaming industry, general Nevada history, World War II, and being raised under the Mormon religion.
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Interview with Jewel Maynard Viot, November 1, 2004
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Empty sign frame on southwest corner of Tenaya Way and West Sahara Avenue, looking northeast, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Photograph album 2, Ferron-Bracken Collection, circa 1905-1935, page 29
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The Pentecostal Temple in the Historic Westside neighborhood, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Mary Carol Melton interview, March 5, 1981: transcript
On March 5, 1981, collector Kathy Ricks interviewed Mary Carol Melton (b. April 4th, 1900 in Rockville, Missouri) about her life in Nevada and the development of the United Methodist Church in Las Vegas. Melton speaks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada because of her husband’s health, her time working with attorney offices and in the Las Vegas Courthouse, and the different homes in which her family lived. Moreover, Melton talks extensively about starting the first Sunday school in North Las Vegas in a garage as well as the church she and her husband built. Melton discusses the programs and minstrels performed in the church, the crafts sold to make money for the church and the organ they purchased. Lastly, Melton talks about going to the Hoover Dam nearly every week to see new developments, her participation in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and watching the above ground atomic tests.
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"The Reward" film set, image 003: photographic print
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Protestors at Rocky Flats, Jefferson County, Colorado: photographic slide
From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Appear to be gathered in a church building.
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The Gospel Tabernacle in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print
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Mabel Hoggard: funeral guest book
From the Mabel Hoggard Papers (MS-00565) -- Personal papers file. This funeral book from Palm Mortuaries and Memorial Parks, Las Vegas, is in memory of Mabel W. Hoggard. It contains religious quotes, poems, and signatures from family and friends. The book notes that services were held at Zion United Methodist Church.
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