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A Liberal Conscience: The Oral History of Ralph Denton, Nevadan

Ralph Denton practiced law in Elko and Las Vegas, Nevada for half a century. He has held two public offices: district attorney of Esmeralda County and Clark County commissioner. Throughout his life, he was worked closlely with many famous polititcal figures like John F. Kennedy, Eugene McCarthy, Jerry Brown, and Senator Pat McCarran. Denton’s story encompasses an important era of social and political change for Nevada and the nation. In this oral history, Denton recalls growing up during the Great Depression and World War II, his close political connections, and comments on the changes that have taken place during his years in Nevada.

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