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Interview with Philip Wymer Allen, July 9, 2004
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Transcript of interview with Howard E. Hollingsworth by Joseph Concannen, February 23, 1979
On February 23, 1979, collector Joseph Concannen interviewed educator, Howard E. Hollingsworth (born October 3rd, 1927 in Preston, Idaho) in J. D. Smith Junior High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of Nevada. Mr. Hollingsworth also discusses the Mormon Fort, ranches, and the railroad.
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Thelma Jenkins interview, October 15, 1985: transcript
On October 15, 1985, collector Lynn Ballard interviewed Thelma Jenkins (born June 10th, 1923 in Paragonah, Utah) at her home in Henderson, Nevada. In this interview, Thelma Jenkins discusses her career in nursing as well as the differences in the various positions she’s worked. She also talks about attending various conventions and her membership in the Nevada Nurses Association.
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Transcript of interview with Chic Hecht by Julie Sefman, April 2, 1976
Interview with Chic Hecht Julie Sefman on April 2, 1976. In this brief interview, Hecht talks about his time in the state senate working to bolster the budget with sales tax and gaming tax, starting a community college and health programs. He also talks about Pop Squires, a newspaper man and advocate for building Hoover Dam, who had a home on the site of Chic Hecht's clothing store on Fremont Street. Hecht also describes his time in the military and his involvement with the Military Intelligence Association.
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Jewish Federation of Las Vegas long-range planning study, 2000
Long-range planning study conducted and prepared by the Levenberg Consulting Group regarding the Jewish community of Las Vegas with particular attention to Jewish elderly, the economically disadvantaged, young adults, and Jewish education at all ages.
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Nate Mack B'nai B'rith lodge no. 2825 Newsbeat newsletters, item 03
Newsbeat newsletter for October 1989
Rudiak, Gertrude, 1915-
Gertrude Rudiak was born August 2, 1915 in North Dakota to Russian immigrants. She grew up in Wisconsin until 1924. That year, her family drove to California via the Yellowstone Trail. Her father had a chiropractic practice in Los Angeles, California. After Rudiak earned a music degree at the University of California at Berkeley, she attended a business college, and she got a job as a social worker in northern California.
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