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Dennis Ortwein arrived in Las Vegas in 1956. He shares many details about growing up in Montana, his parents and siblings, his education, and the moment in time when he was offered an opportunity to work in Las Vegas. He also lays out the path his singing career took, starting with school plays, duets with his sister, and high school quartets. Once in Las Vegas, Dennis taught for a while, served as principal, and was involved in creating programs that helped integrate schools. He also talks about his church choir work, entertainment in early Las Vegas, above-ground testing at the Nevada Test Site, and anti-nuclear protests. Dennis served as lab school and student teaching coordinator in Nigeria. He offers several anecdotes and stories about the time he and his family spent there. After retiring early (age 53), Dennis acted as consultant to the Esmeralda County school board, executive director for the National Conference of Christians and Jews, and wrote a book. He is currently enjoying his singing career by appearing at conventions, in musicals, and at weddings and memorials.

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). One of the signs "Stop Storing Nuclear Waste in Nevada". There are some other signs in the back that are not fully legible. 

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). The sign in the photo reads, "ZERO NUCLEAR WEAPONS". 

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352).