Below you will see the hundreds of individuals and dozens of organizations that have contributed to this project, helping to save the priceless memories of classic Las Vegas. Many have shared their time, their stories and their hard-earned money to help get us this far. However, we still have a long way to go, and we need your help. Many participants have told us not only of their own unique experiences in Las Vegas, but equally important, they have shared the stories of their parents' and grandparents' lives. As each voice makes the history of Las Vegas more complete, we are interested in leads to interesting life stories from the people who watched Las Vegas grow from a dusty spot on the map into one of world's most legendary towns -- people like yourself. If you think you have a story that sheds light on the enduring spirit of Las Vegas, please contact us.
Sharing your stories isn't only way you can help preserve the history of Las Vegas. Part of our efforts involve a state-of-the-art preservation of home movies, personal photographs and transcribed interviews, all digitized onto DVDs and CDs. This archival work can only be completed with the financial assistance of concerned individuals and private organizations. Be one of them. As all of the archived material will be donated to the Lied Library's Special Collections at the University of Nevada, your donations make these untold stories accessible to the public for the first time, and available for decades to come. Please help us preserve the history of Las Vegas by making a financial contribution. No matter how small, your contribution is priceless. The past as well as future generations of Las Vegans thank you.
| Marty Allen |
Entertainer, long-time resident |
| Donna Andress |
Housewife, Resident since 1932 |
| Peter Anthony |
Comedian, Resident since 1962 |
| Anna Bailey |
Dancer, Resident since 1955 |
| Nancy Baker |
Dancer, Resident since 1948 |
| Pete Barbutti |
Entertainer, Resident since 1961 |
| Freddie Bell |
Entertainer, Resident since 1953 |
| Rex Bell, Jr. |
Rancher, Resident since 1934 |
| Marion Bennett |
Pastor and Civil Rights Activist, Resident since 1960 |
| Myram Borders |
UPI Bureau Chief, Resident since 1940 |
| William Boyd |
President of Boyd Gaming, Resident since 1941 |
| Mahlon Brown |
U.S. Attorney, Resident since 1939 |
| Richard Bryan |
Governor and Senator, Resident since 1941 |
| Lucille Bryant |
Culinary Worker, Resident since 1953 |
| Carey Burke |
Collector, Resident since 1945 |
| Sam Butera |
Entertainer, Resident since 1954 |
| Helen Cannon |
Female Aviator, Resident since 1947 |
| Gwen Castaldi |
News Reporter, Resident since 1974 |
| Burton Cohen |
Hotel Executive, Resident since 1965 |
| Bill Conger |
Police Detective, Resident since 1927 |
| Peg Crockett |
Aviatrix, Resident since 1937 |
| Rosemary Dehart |
Blue Bell Dancer, Resident since 1966 |
| Ralph Denton |
Lawyer, Resident since 1955 |
| Harvey Diederich |
Hotel Publicist, Resident since 1952 |
| Thalia Dondero |
Civic Leader, Resident since 1943 |
| Ruby Duncan |
Activist, Resident since 1952 |
| George Foley, Sr |
Lawyer, Resident since 1925 |
| Robert Forbuss: |
Businessman, Resident since 1948 |
| Marty Gavin |
Dancer, Resident since 1967 |
| Delores Headman |
Dealer, Resident since 1969 |
| Don Hill |
Entertainer, Resident since 1955 |
| Lorraine Hunt |
Lt. Governor, Resident since 1951 |
| Stan Irwin |
Sahara Entertainment Director, Emertius |
| Jan Jones |
Harrah's Entertainment, Resident since 1981 |
| Herb Jones |
Lawyer, Resident since 1931 |
| Bud Kennedy |
Businessman, Resident since 1932 |
| Alice Key |
Activist, Resident since 1953 |
| Myrna Kingham |
Businesswoman, Resident since 1949 |
| Sara Knight Preddy |
Businesswoman, Resident since 1951 |
| Fluff LeCoque |
"Jubilee" Manager, Resident since 1947 |
| Brian Leming |
Neon Designer, Resident since 1948 |
| Bonnie Levinson |
Rancher, Resident since 1950 |
| Jim McCormick |
Businessman, Resident since 1948 |
| Marie McMillan |
Aviatrix, Resident since 1959 |
| Dick McQuary |
Musician, Resident since 1961 |
| John Mendoza |
Judge, Resident since 1933 |
| Bob Miller |
Governor, Resident since 1955 |
| Irv Minster |
High Roller and long-time resident |
| Al O'Donnell |
Atomic Scientist, Resident since 1951 |
| Jay Orlando |
Musician, Resident since 1956 |
| Don Payne |
News Bureau Manager, Resident since 1940 |
| Babe Pier |
Comedian, Resident since 1956 |
| Mike Pinjuv |
Businessman, Resident since 1926 |
| John Pinjuv |
Businessman, Resident since 1923 |
| Virginia Richardson |
Businesswoman, Resident since 1917 |
| Steve Rossi |
Entertainer, Resident since 1948 |
| Nelson Sardelli |
Entertainer, Resident since 1965 |
| Maynard Sloate |
Show Producer, Resident since 1968 |
| Heidi Sarno Strauss |
Businesswoman, Resident since 1966 |
| Vasilli Sulich |
Dancer, Resident since 1964 |
| Emmett Sullivan |
Businessman, Resident since 1925 |
| Richard Taylor |
Hotel Executive, Resident since 1957 |
| Joe Thiriot |
Teacher, Resident since 1940 |
| Jake Thompson |
Motorcycle Designer, Resident since 1941 |
| Lee Tilman |
Dam Worker, Resident since 1931 |
| Wendell Tobler |
Grocery Owner, Resident since 1950 |
| Skip Trenier |
Entertainer, Resident since 1959 |
| John Ullom |
Businessman, Resident since 1933 |
| Robert Vannucci |
Hotel Executive, Resident since 1965 |
| Ed Von Tobel |
Hardware Owner, Resident since 1918 |
| Valerie Wiener |
State Senator, Resident since 1948 |
| Betty Willis |
Neon Designer, Resident since 1923 |
| Edythe Yarchever |
Activist, Resident since 1951 |
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| James Cashman, Jr. |
Businessman, Resident for 79 years |
| Manuel "Manny" Cortez |
CLVA President, Retired, Resident for 62 years |
| Laura Belle Kelch |
Radio Station Owner, Resident for 65 years |
| Don English |
Photographer, Resident for 57 years |
| Abe Fox |
Deli Owner, Resident for 50 years |
| Pat Minster |
Housewife, Resident for 35 years |
| Florence Murphy |
Aviatrix, Resident for 71 years |
| Lou Pearl |
Bellman, Resident for 54 years |
| Frank Spears |
Korean War Veteran, Resident for 55 years |
| Claude Trenier |
Entertainer, Resident for 55 years |
| Earle White |
Judge, Resident for 41 years |
