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Jewish Federation correspondence, meeting minutes, and other records, item 05

Description

A letter about local allocations from Hal Ober to the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, Nevada. May 20, 1986.

Transcript of interview with Paul J. Christensen by Claytee D. White, February 19, 2008

Date
2008-02-19
Description
Personal history of Las Vegas through the eyes of a public servant. Growing up in Las Vegas during the 1940s. Education history and childhood memories. Downtown. Experiences in the US Air Force: flying B-47s loaded with nuclear bombs; training. NV Test Site. Family jewelry business in Las Vegas. Election to the board of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Election to the Las Vegas City Council and the beginning of a career in politics. Jam auction. Tussle with the Clark County Commission over wastewater in the valley: details of the dispute, extended to the state and Environmental Protection Agency. Move to the County Commission and why? The Mob during the 1950s and 60s. The Mormon community in Las Vegas. Howard Hughes. Experiences sitting on the County Commission. Chairman of the Convention Authority. Remarks on Las Vegas' future water supply. Election defeat. Corruption on the County Commission (Erin Kenny). Distinguished Nevadan award. County Hospital. Quick Care Centers. Opinion on the growth of Las Vegas. Speedway Children's Charities. Dina Titus. Experiences with African Americans. Lucy Stewart. Beaver, NV.

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Edmund Fleming oral history interview

Identifier
OH-00587
Abstract

Oral history interview with Edmund "Ed" Fleming conducted by Mark Lucas on February 08, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Fleming discusses mining practices in Southern Nevada and his teaching experiences in Pahrump, Nevada, Goodsprings, Nevada, and Las Vegas, Nevada. He also discusses religion, transportation, and culture in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Laura and Don Garvin oral history interview

Identifier
OH-00658
Abstract

Oral history interview with Laura and Don Garvin conducted by Michael Martocci on March 03, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The Garvins provide details on their family background, the first sources of water in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the early city limits. They also describe their early occupations, religion, gambling, the Mormon Fort, and the effects of the Great Depression.

Archival Collection

Leonard R. Fayle oral history interview

Identifier
OH-00564
Abstract

Oral history interview with Leonard R. Fayle conducted by Jennifer Sealey on February 21, 1980 and March 06, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fayle discusses his family history and life in Gene, Goodspring, and Sandy Valley, Nevada. He also discusses his involvement in organizations, early mining, religion, and prostitution.

Archival Collection

Mass holy union ceremony performed at Gay pride, image 003: photographic print

Date
1998-04-25
Description
Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Another photo of the mass holy union ceremony performed at Gay pride 1998.

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Mass holy union ceremony performed at Gay pride, image 004: photographic print

Date
1998-04-25
Description
Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride. Another photo of the mass holy union ceremony performed at Gay pride 1998.

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Protest sign in the desert: photographic print

Date
1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)
Description
A protest at the Nevada Test Site circa 1980-1999. Protest sign reads, "Convert the test site."

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Group of protestors praying: photographic print

Date
1980 (year approximate) to 2000 (year approximate)
Description
Protestors at the Nevada Test Site circa 1980-1999. Protestors standing and kneeling to pray.

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Jim Richter and the cake for the mass holy union: photographic print

Date
1998-04-25
Description

Gay Pride at Sunset Park, 1998. Photographer: Dennis McBride, 4-25-98. Jim Richter and the cake he baked for the Pride celebration's mass holy union.

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