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Interview with Harold David Cunningham, March 11, 2004
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Interview with Peter Henry Zavattaro, May 31, 2005
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Interview with Lawrence Frerric Krenzien, September 8, 2005
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Interview with William John Mayer, July 20, 2004
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Interview with Wendell D. Weart, April 18, 2006
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Transcript of interview with John Erb by Susan Korzennik, February 23, 1980
On February 23, 1980, Susan Korzennik interviewed construction worker John Erb (born on July 16th, 1932 in Denver, Colorado) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers John’s construction work in the Las Vegas area in addition to family life in Nevada and local social, religious, and community activities. He also discusses being a member of the Elks Club and the Clark County Gentlemen’s Club.
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Carmon Meswarb interview, April 15, 1976: transcript
On April 15, 1976, Judy Hammer interviewed Carmon Meswarb (b. February 9, 1932 in Cedar Falls, Iowa) about his life as a musician in Las Vegas, Nevada. Meswarb discusses how he ended up in Las Vegas, the musicians union and his time playing in a relief band. Meswarb also delves into the different entertainment acts of the 1950s and 1960s, the big-name performers, the city’s showgirls and racial segregation in entertainment. Moreover, Matson talks about the changing landscape of the city, residential areas and the changed attitude of the Strip. The interview ends with Meswarb discussing the short stint of Broadway shows on the Las Vegas Strip.
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