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Photograph of Max Goot, January 1966

Date

1966-01

Archival Collection

Description

A portrait photograph of Max Goot. 4x5 negative.

Image

Max Goot oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00701

Abstract

Oral history interview with Max Goot conducted by Charles Collins on March 22, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Goot recalls the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada after 1945. He also talks about winning the Man of the Year Award from his temple.

Archival Collection

Audio clip from interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976

Date

1976-03-22

Archival Collection

Description

Part of an interview with Max Goot on March 22, 1976. In this clip, Goot discusses moving to Nevada, life in Las Vegas, and his businesses.

Sound

Transcript of interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976

Date

1976-03-22

Archival Collection

Description

Interview with Max Goot by Charles Collins, March 22, 1976. In this interview, Goot talks about how he came to Las Vegas in 1945 and purchased Stoney's Jewelry, which he sold in 1951, and then bought Tinch Furniture Store. He was friends with Hank Greenspun and active in local politics and community affairs, including Temple Beth Sholom. He talks about selling the former Beth Sholom building at 13th and Carson Streets to the Greek church, and other fund raising activities. He speaks briefly about atomic tests, and the growth of the city.

Text

Evelyn and Max Goot at Wilbur Clark's birthday party, 1956 December 27

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Toni and Wilbur Clark Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00302
Collection Name: Toni and Wilbur Clark Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 06

Archival Component

Sam Diamond, Fay Diamond, Art Lurie, Ellie Lurie, Evelyn Goot, and Max Goot at a party, approximately 1950-1960

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Toni and Wilbur Clark Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00302
Collection Name: Toni and Wilbur Clark Photographs
Box/Folder: Folder 13

Archival Component

Photograph of Max Goot, Max Schmeling, Henry Kronberg, Harry Levy, unidentified man, and Morry Spencer, at Jewish Federation Luncheon at Caesars Palace, approximately 1970

Date

1970 to 1973

Archival Collection

Description

In this photograph, German boxer Max Schmeling pretends to punch Henry Kronberg in the chin. On the far right, holding a cigar, is Morry Spencer, who was the Director of the Small Business Administration.

Image

Photograph of Wilbur Clark's birthday party, Las Vegas, December 27, 1956

Date

1956-12-27

Archival Collection

Description

Guests Evelyn and Max Goot at Wilbur Clark's birthday party held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Image

Photograph of friends at a party, location unknown, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Pictured L-R: Unidentified man, Sam Diamond, Fay Diamond, Art Lurie, Ellie Lurie, Evelyn Goot, Max Goot, circa 1950s.

Image