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Harold M. Ayers III oral history interview

Identifier
OH-00052
Abstract

Oral history interview with Harold M. Ayers III conducted by Nancy Neuteboone on March 05, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Ayers III discusses his career as a blackjack dealer, religion, gaming, and atomic testing in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Photographs of members of Temple Beth Sholom during Tashlich at Red Rock Canyon, 2000

Date
2000
Description

Color photographs showing a group from Temple Beth Sholom at Red Rock Canyon on Tashlich, 2000.

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Photographs of miscellaneous events hosted by the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, 2000-2001, and undated

Date
2000 to 2001
Description

Group of photographs of events hosted by the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas.

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Photographs of Mason family special occasions, including a bar mitzvah, bris, and graduation, 1973-1998

Date
1973 to 1998
Description

Group of photographs of special occasions for the Mason family, 1973-1998.

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Kraft-Sussman business ephemera and clippings, 2009-2013

Date
2009 to 2013
Description

Newspaper clippings and business collateral for Kraft-Sussman Funeral Home. Kraft-Sussman is the only Jewish-owned and operated funeral home in southern Nevada.

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Rev. Dr. Maureen Mackey oral history interview

Identifier
OH-01177
Abstract

Oral history interview with Maureen Mackey conducted by Dennis McBride on January 10, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Mackey discusses stories about her life and spiritual journey as a lesbian reverend and reveals her experiences of discriminatory treatment of gay people by traditional religion.

Archival Collection

Elizabeth Casper oral history interview

Identifier
OH-00350
Abstract

Oral history interview with Elizabeth Casper conducted by Adrienne Revell on March 05, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Casper discusses Las Vegas, Nevada’s history of education customs, discrimination in busing, art competitions, and religion from 1946 to 1976.

Archival Collection

Postcard of teen boys smoking, drinking, and gambling, approximately 1900s-1980s

Date
1900 to 1989
Description
A postcard illustrating young men sitting on the floor playing poker with the title, "A Sunday School Class in the West". The caption on back reads, "This is a jolly group old time Cowboy friends. Sunday is a time of visiting on the western ranches, and the 'latch string' is always out for the strangers. These fellows are not disturbers of the peace as might be inferred from the photograph".

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