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Ann-Marja Lander oral history interview

Identifier
OH-03908
Abstract

Oral history interview with Ann-Marja Lander conducted by Claytee D. White on August 14, 2023 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Lander tells the history of her family living in Europe, getting visas for the United States in 1953, and migratng to Seattle. The family then moved to Souther California, and Lander worked in a department store in high school and joined B'nai B'rith as she began to feel closer to her Jewish heritage. After college, Lander recalls following family moving to Las Vegas, Nevada and joined the Westside Newcomers Club and worked as a certified financial planner. Lander discusses being a member of the Second Generation organization, which is composed of children of Holocaust survivors.

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Harvey Munford oral history interview

Identifier
OH-02439
Abstract

Oral history interview with Harvey Munford conducted by Claytee D. White on August 21, 2015 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Munford begins by discussing his career as a Nevada State Assemblyman and the Nevada legislative process. He then describes his early history, detailing his college education and athletic career as a basketball player for the University of Akron and later at Montana State University Billings. Munford also describes the discrimination he faced as an African American throughout his life particularly during the 1960s and 1970s, arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1966, and his thirty-eight year career as a teacher in the Clark County School District.

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Transcript of interview with Don Ross by Barbara Tabach, February 15, 2017

Date
2017-02-15
Description

At the time of this interview, Don Ross has devoted nearly four inspirational decades of his life in the hotel and hospitality industry. In December 1987, at the age of 29, he accepted a position with Caesars and is now the Vice President of Catering, Conventions & Events for Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Don shares personal stories that lead to his “Don-mode” of providing a high level of customer service. From experiences with his grandparents to an extraordinary upbringing in his parents’ business, Green Chimneys, in Brewster, New York, Don received a surprisingly well-rounded educational foundation. As Don discovered his natural innate ability to serve others in the hospitality industry, he thrived and has never looked back. In recent years, his leadership talents and giving nature have been honored. In 2009, he was one of three distinguished industry executives recognized for their exceptional contributions to the hospitality industry as an “Industry Executive of the Year” during UNLV Harrah College of Hotel Administration’s 5th Annual Vallen Dinner of Distinction. Over the years, he has been honored for his work with Opportunity Village, his Jewish community involvement, and his continued work with Green Chimneys among many other organizations and causes.

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Slide of aerial view of University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, circa 1971

Date
1970 to 1972
Description
Aerial view, looking west, of University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. Round building is Dickinson Library. Building in lower left is Moyer Student Union. Building under construction in foreground is Flora Dungan Humanities building. The Dunes Hotel, Caesars Palace, and the Sands Hotel can be seen in the distance.

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Slide of aerial view of University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, circa 1963-1966

Date
1963 to 1966
Description
Partial aerial view, looking west, of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (then Nevada Southern University) campus. The Gymnasium is at the left, the library building is in the center and the Fong Geoscience Building is at the right (all with deep shadows to the east). A small parking lot is next to the library.

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Slide of aerial view of University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, circa 1963-1966

Date
1963 to 1966
Description
Aerial view, looking west, of University of Nevada, Las Vegas (then Nevada Southern University) campus. Maude Frazier Hall and Archie Grant Hall (at an angle) are seen in the foreground. The round library building is in the center behind them. The Gymnasium is at the upper left, and the Fong Geoscience Building is at the upper center.

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Photograph of Provost's office staff, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, September 2004

Date
2004-09
Description
Description provided with image: "Provost's office staff. Jane Hammond's retirement from UNLV. L-R standing: Michael Bowers, Jennifer Fagan, Barbara Williams-Rollings, Lana Peacock, Anthony Vaughn, Quinn Fronapfel, Deb Powell, Janet Gustafson, Dawn Neuman, Nancy Lou, Fred Tredup, Robin Lewin. L-R seated: Debi Seda, Peg Rees, Jane Hammond, Ray Alden, Gina Strebel."

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Photograph of Nevada Southern University Commencement, Las Vegas, June 03, 1964

Date
1964-06-03
Description
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "NSU 1st commencement, 6/3/64; Jon Cobain, President of the Class of 1964, presents a plaque of appreciation from the Class to William D. Carlson, first dean and administrative head of Nevada Southern (University)." Individual Creator credit goes to Ken Jones.

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Photograph of Nevada Southern University Commencement, Las Vegas, June 03, 1964

Date
1964-06-03
Description
Handwritten description provided on back of image: "6/3/64 N. S. 1st commencement; Gov. Grant Sawyer congratulating first Centennial Medallion Award winners, Dominic I. Daileda, Dean William Carlson (watching)." Image is from Las Vegas Sun. Individual Creator credit goes to Ken Jones.

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UNLV Student Union pavilion set up during MSU renovation: photographic print

Date
1999-05-08
Description
UNLV Student Union pavilion set up near library during MSU renovation. 10-10-91

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