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Lucela M. Wattin oral history interview: transcript
Oral history interview with Lucela M. Wattin conducted by Stefani Evans on December 6, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Lucela shares memories of her life growing up in Cebu Province, Philippines and being raised by her mother and grandparents after her father's death. She talks about immigrating to the United States under her fiancée's visa, moving to Chinatown in Las Vegas, and her work as a busser at the Excalibur Hotel. Lucela discusses how joining the Culinary Workers Union improved her work conditions and benefits, and how she is working with the union and a legal attorney to help her daughter immigrate to America. She also shares her favorite Filipino dishes (sinagang, chicken adobo, and bugas mais), holiday traditions, and what life was like when casinos shut down during COVID-19.
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Jimmy Lee oral history interview
Oral history interview with Jimmy Lee conducted by Vanessa Concepcion, Kristel Peralta, and Stefani Evans on May 25, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project.
Jimmy shares his family's history as entertainers and producers in Korea and their migration to the United States when Jimmy was six years old. He talks about their move to Durham, North Carolina and their relocation to Las Vegas, his education, and his current business, mentorship, and philanthropic pursuits.
Subjects discussed include: Arirang Sisters; Jo Mackey Sixth Grade Center; Nevada's tax structure; Commercial Center
Archival Collection
UNLV Doctor of Education Phase II proposal, 1970
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Education Records
Box/Folder: Box 11
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Photographic prints and slides, approximately 1980 to 2015
Collection Name: William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 01
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Event photographic prints and negatives, approximately 1990 to 2003
Collection Name: William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Records on UNLVino
Box/Folder: Box 04
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Transcript of interview with Greg and Jessia Brown by Claytee D. White, March 1, 2009
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