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Award winning journalist speaks at the museum on Saturday

By Selwyn Harris Pahrump Valley Times
September 11, 2015 - 7:50 am
 

Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John L. Smith takes the lectern tomorrow for the Pahrump Valley Museum and Historical Society's lecture series beginning at 1 p.m.

Smith, a prize-winning journalist and author of many books, is expected to talk about the history of the Pahrump Valley.

A fourth-generation Nevadan, Smith lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Tricia, and daughter, Amelia.

Smith has written numerous books on Nevada and Las Vegas personalities including Oscar Goodman and Steve Wynn.

The Pahrump Valley Museum and Historical Society is located at 401 E. Basin Ave. Admission is free.

Smith is also a columnist for the Pahrump Valley Times.

For additional information call (775) 751-1970.

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