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Doris Welt, Gerald Welt, and Marcy Welt oral history interview
Oral history interview with Doris, Jerry, and Marcy Welt conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 30, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, the Welts discuss how they came to Las Vegas, Nevada in the early 1970s from California. They also discuss Eli Welt's pawnshop, Stoney's, which he acquired from Doris Welt's father, Jerry Fox. Jerry and Marcy Welt talk about how they met and came to Las Vegas. They also talk about the community that existed in Las Vegas at the time, and their involvement with B'nai B'rith.
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Schafer, Jared E., 1942-
Jared Shafer is a former board member of Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas, Nevada. He served as president of the congregation from 1984 to 1986 and also managed the temple's preschool. He moved to Las Vegas in 1944.
Roundtable Interview with Members of Temple Beth Sholom, 2015 January 14. OH-02459. Transcript. Oral History Research Center, Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Schafer, Jared E., 1942-
Jared Shafer is a former board member of Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas, Nevada. He served as president of the congregation from 1984 to 1986 and also managed the temple's preschool. He moved to Las Vegas in 1944.
Roundtable Interview with Members of Temple Beth Sholom, 2015 January 14. OH-02459. Transcript. Oral History Research Center, Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Sparer, Jon
Jon Sparer is an architect in Las Vegas, Nevada who has worked on numerous hotels and casinos. He moved to Las Vegas in July 1981 and worked for the architecture firm Rissman and Rissman before joining Marnell Corrao. After briefly retiring in 1999, Sparer opened his own architecture firm and was contacted by Congregation Ner Tamid (of which he was a casual member) to design their new temple in Green Valley. Jon was married to another successful architect, John Klai. Both were very instrumental in the opening of The Center.
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Wasserman, David
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Yarchever, Gilbert B., 1918-2010
"GILBERT YARCHEVER Gilbert B. Yarchever, age 91, of Las Vegas, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010. Gilbert was born Dec. 16, 1918, in Pittsburgh. Gilbert served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was awarded the Civilian Meritorious Award from the U.S. Government. Gilbert was an administrative law judge and enjoyed a number of hobbies, including antiquing, art, fashion and travel.
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Jewish Federation correspondence, meeting minutes, and other records, item 19
Jewish Federation of Las Vegas (JFLV) Board of Directors' Meeting minutes, June 8, 1988.
Audio recording clip of interview with D. D. Cotton by Claytee D. White, February 14, 1997
Part of an interview with D. D. Cotton by Claytee White on February 14, 1997. Cotton discusses challenges faced by women dealers and her work as a dancer and dealer in a number of casinos.
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