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William O'Neill McCurdy Sr. oral history interview: transcript
Oral history interview with William O'Neill McCurdy by Claytee D. White on January 26, 2022 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: A Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, McCurdy describes his childhood growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, graduating from Valley High School, and attending Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nevada. He worked for many years for the Parks and Recreation department, and has served on numerous boards including the Citizens' Advisory for Regional Transportation (RTC), Habitat for Humanity Board of Director, Mineral County Economic Advisory Committee, City of Las Vegas Community Block Grant Advisory Board, and Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority Commission. Currently, McCurdy owns McCurdy & McCurdy Media Group, a political consulting and advertising firm which has assisted numerous political candidates in fulfilling their dreams of helping to govern Las Vegas, Clark County, the State of Nevada, and even in the United States Congress.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Ivy Leaf/public relations committee reports
From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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Arsya Respati oral history interview: transcript
Oral history interview with Arsya Respati conducted by Madison Chang on December 4, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) student Arsya Respati shares his childhood and upbringing in Jakarta, Indonesia and educational background. He discusses his studies at the international BINUS SCHOOL Simprug in Jakarta and his immigration to the United States with his younger brother to pursue the culinary arts at the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at UNLV. Arsya Respati talks about his relationship with his parents and their daily communication, his "aunty" who has helped him adjust to American culture and homesickness, his Muslim faith and traditions, and his employment. He also shares his views on Indonesian politics and cultural diversity, and the diversity of Las Vegas.
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Meeting minutes for Consolidated Student Senate, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, August 28, 2000
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Layke Martin Conine (Nevada Cannabis Association) oral history interview conducted by John Hudak and Kristian Thymianos: transcript
From the Lincy Institute "Perspectives from the COVID-19 Pandemic" Oral History Project (MS-01178) -- Business interviews file.
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Horacio Lopez oral history interview: transcript
Oral history interview with Horacio Lopez conducted by Laurents Bañuelos-Benitez on September 05, 2018 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Lopez discusses his early life in Cordova, New Mexico and arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1963. He recalls the establishment of the Nevada Association of Latin Americans (NALA), the increase of Latin Americans in the southwest region of the United States, and his role as the Vice President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce. Lastly, Lopez discusses his thoughts on the future of Latino culture.
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas law school planning: correspondence, meeting minutes, and clippings
Folder contains materials related to establishing a law school at UNLV, including: lists of members on the Law School Advisory Board and Citizens Committee for Law School; draft booklet by the UNLV Pre-Law Advisory Committee; The National Pre-Law Newsletter, December 1974; Law School Admission Bulletin, 1974-1975; LSAT/LSDAS blank registration form; Law School Advisory Board meeting minutes, 1973-1974; Consolidated Students of UNLV resolution supporting the establishment of a law school, 1974; correspondence; published articles; and informational documents. From the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law Records (UA-00048).
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