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Lester Adams oral history interview
Oral history interview with Lester Adams (b. 1918) conducted by Caroline Fitzpatrick on March 14, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. A native Nevadan, Adams discusses his personal family history, World War II, and the Adams Feed Company of which he is the owner. Adam also discusses the early above ground atomic tests and the local economy.
Archival Collection
Fremont Street at night, looking west: photographic slide, 1951 October
Collection Name: Kenneth Reim Photographs of Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box SH-084
Archival Component
Janet Adams oral history interview
Oral history interview with Janet Adams conducted by Glodene Sawyer on October 13, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Adams (born in Scotland) discusses her move to Las Vegas, Nevada from California with her husband. Adams also briefly discusses early churches, the above-ground atomic testing, President Kennedy’s visit, and her enjoyment in recreational fishing.
Archival Collection
#72999: Annual Radiochemistry Group Photo and Sub-Group, 2019 October 24
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 01
Archival Component
Harold Rexford Adams oral history interview
Oral history interview with Harold Rexford Adams conducted by Jan West on April 28, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. They discuss recreation, employment, construction, the railroad, unions, the influx of black people settling in the Las Vegas area and the Westside.
Archival Collection
#72998: Formal place setting to appear on the cover of Premier Magazine, 2019 October 23
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 01
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#72997: Tony Martin and Amy Howard of Ogletree meeting with Crystal Triguero - hospitality student and Ogletree scholarship recipient, 2019 October 23
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 01
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Jack Bullock oral history interview
Oral history interview with Jack Bullock conducted by Julie Domonkos on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bullock talks about his occupations in the gaming industry, including being a dealer both in Las Vegas, Nevada and other cities. Bullock also describes how Las Vegas has changed over the years since the 1940s, including working in casinos prior to corporations entering the gaming industry, and the changes in the entertainment industry.
Archival Collection
#72996: The Innovation Group speaks during the Battle Born Girls Innovate program held at Rob Roy's Innevation Center, Powered by Switch where CCSD middle school and high school girls get the opportunity to learn about the careers that are available in STEAM. The students will learn and participate in interactive sessions lead by local, prominent figures of these fields, 2019 October 23
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 01
Archival Component
#72995: Faculty and Staff head shots, 2019 October 22
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 01
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