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Ida Webb oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03436

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ida Webb conducted by Claytee D. White on February 29, 1996 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Webb discusses her childhood in the American South. She discusses her family's move from Tallulah, Louisiana to McNary, Arizona, and then their migration to Las Vegas, Nevada. Webb shares her experiences as a young African American mother in Las Vegas in the 1940s and the things her and her husband did to provide for their family. She shares her views on her marriage and her views on African American culture of the time. Webb discusses her husband's civic involvement and his job at the Las Vegas Sun. She details her experiences working in the hospitality industry for such early casinos as the El Rancho Hotel & Casino, The Flamingo Hotel & Casino, and the Last Frontier Hotel & Casino. She shares her own civic involvements and her participation in the Culinary Workers Union Local 226.

Archival Collection

Hal Erickson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00546

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hal Erickson conducted by Alice Brown on April 01, 1998 for the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Erickson discusses starting work at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas libraries in 1965 and his first impressions of the library. Erickson discusses the organizational and catalog systems of the library and his efforts to improve library organization.

Archival Collection

Billy Root oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02569

Abstract

Oral history interview with Billy Root conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on May 14, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Root begins by discussing his upbringing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he developed an early interest in being a musician due to encouragement from his father, who was also a musician. He describes playing baritone saxophone in the Philadelphia Orchestra, performing at the Apollo Theater in Ella Fitzgerald's orchestra, and going on tour with a predominantly African American jazz band in the Southern United States during segregation. Root details his interactions and impressions of various celebrities, such as Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, attending Playboy parties, and eventually deciding to settle in Las Vegas, Nevada. He discusses working as a professional musician in Las Vegas, where he performed in such casinos as the Dunes and the Desert Inn. He concludes by discussing his retirement and his family.

Archival Collection

Kimberly Harney-Moore oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01323

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kimberly Harney-Moore conducted by Claytee White on June 16, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. In her interview, Harney-Moore discusses being raised in the John S. Park Neighborhood with her three siblings in the 1960s and 70s.

Archival Collection

Joyce Marshall-Moore oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01324

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joyce Marshall-Moore conducted by Emily Powers on March 25, 2008 for the Heart to Heart Oral History Project. Marshall-Moore discusses the career of her mother, Agnes Rasmussen Marshall, who worked as a nurse at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital, Las Vegas Hospital, and Vegas Valley Convalescent Hospital in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Catherine Morales-Jackson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01325

Abstract

Oral history interview with Catherine Morales-Jackson conducted by Claytee D. White on May 05, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project Oral History Project. Catherine provides retrospective on a range of library topics the including discussion of the thousands of volumes she bound to the move to Lied Library, a Celebrity Pancake fundraiser to staff parties, and the implementation of a campus parking fee to the various library organizations that she has belonged to over the years.

Archival Collection

Monsignor Peter Moran oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01326

Abstract

Oral history interview with Monsignor Peter Moran conducted by Audrey Cortney on February 28, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Moran discusses his life as a priest and moving from Ireland to Nevada in 1937. Moran describes being assigned to many different towns and cities in Nevada before settling in Las Vegas, Nevada. Moran describes changes that have occurred in southern Nevada since he moved there, and tells a short anecdote about an uncle that lived in Virginia City, Nevada.

Archival Collection

T.J. Moran oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01327

Abstract

Oral history interview with T.J. Moran conducted by Georgina Pataki on March 20, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Moran discusses his career as a captain in the Las Vegas Fire Department and working part time as a construction worker building houses. Moran describes the changes that have occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada since moving there in 1954 and nuclear weapons tests. Moran also comments on an ongoing casino workers strike at the time of the interview.

Archival Collection

Helen Morelli oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01328

Abstract

Oral history interview with Helen Morelli conducted by Jerry Masini on March 06, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Morelli discusses Las Vegas, Nevada history, concerts at the Cashman stadium, and the Desert Inn.

Archival Collection

Pat Moreo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01329

Abstract

Oral history interview with Pat Moreo conducted by Claytee D. White on September 13, 2007 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Moreo discusses his impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada in 1967. He talks about living in Tonopah Hall, the first dorm on campus at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Moreo then mentions introducing The Bistro as part of a senior management course, building staff, and opinions on food, and hospitality. Moreo finishes with the importance of sports to UNLV, mentions of Jerry Tarkanian and the Runnin' Rebels, plans and opinions on the future of the Hotel College, and interconnectedness of various departments.

Archival Collection