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Rick Lazer recording, 1994 October 08

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Lazer talks about his career as an Elvis Presley impersonator. He talks about first listening to Elvis, what he does, and other musical artists that he admires. He also sings 3 songs for the audience.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Michael Leon recording, 1984 April 16

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Leon talks about his youth, perceptions of age, trying to avoid 'celebrity' while being a celebrity, his admiration for Elvis Presley, and his interest in performing in Las Vegas after he has gained more experience as a performer.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Maxine Lewis recording, 1987 February 20

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Maxine Lewis discusses the accomplishments of her family and herself in the entertainment industry. She spent some time in Montreal and Vancouver, Canada before coming to Las Vegas. Lewis performed in many shows including one that included her siblings.

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Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Terry Little recording, 1995 March 30

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Little discusses his career and working in show business, his childhood, being a stage manager on Broadway, working in Las Vegas, people he’s worked with both on Broadway and in Las Vegas. He also answers audience questions.

Archival Collection
Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Sarah Weddington recording, 1979

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Weddington, a lawyer speaks about her role as Special Assistant to the President, how she got the job, her thoughts on working at the White House, what goes on behind the scenes, her promotion, her predecessor, and how her advise informs the President's decisions.

Archival Collection
Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Stanley Adams recording, 1987 September 22

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In this brief interview, Stanley Adams discusses his career in acting and screenwriting as well as the experiences that allowed him to expand his work. He also talks about the different movies he has acted in and other ones that he has screenwritten.

Archival Collection
Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Henry Adler recording, 1970 April 30

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Adler talks about his experiences in music while working at different clubs in Las Vegas, how different artists value and perform in different genres of music, and how working in different clubs allowed him to decide what genre he preferred.

Archival Collection
Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Ann-Margret recording, 1990 September 21

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Margret talks about her childhood, early career as a singer in Las Vegas, growing success, first recording contract, first screen test and being selected for 'bad girl' roles, her friendship with Elvis Presley and other actors, and the recovery from her accident.

Archival Collection
Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Harry Bluestone and Lennie Hayton recording, 1979

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Bluestone and Hayton discuss their time working with other musicians who wanted to recreate the "Famous Door" on 52nd St in New York City as a musician-owned club, who else contributed, old friends, and old memories or recallable moments from their time with the club.

Archival Collection
Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Debby Boone recordings, 1980 to 1981

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Boone speaks of her experience with commercials and the lawsuits her father faced as a result of it, her family, the idea that an audience can force an image on an entertainer, and her religious faith. Boone talks about performing, music, and marriage along with her husband, Gabriel Ferrer.

Archival Collection
Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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