Governor Richard Bryan oral history interview, 2025 June 03

Oral history interview with Governor Richard Bryan conducted by Stefani Evans, Claytee White, and Bethany Dayton on June 3, 2025 for the Game On! An Oral History of Las Vegas Sports project. In this interview, Governor Bryan discusses being born in Washington, D.C. before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada as a child in 1942. Bryan admits that he was never the strongest athlete, but was a fast runner and enjoyed playing baseball with his friends, and joined the track team in high school. He describes attending University of Nevada, Reno and then UC Hastings (San Francisco) for law. After graduating, he began practicing law in Las Vegas, watching the city expand. He recalls going to Cashman Field to attend various games, the location offering enthusiastic fans and a small enough venue to help build community amongst the watchers. Gov. Bryan also reminisces about the beginning of the Helldorado Days parade, and how it grew to celebrate Las Vegas every year. He cherishes the memories he has made over the years, and believes the Historic Fifth Street Grammar School and Las Vegas High School were critical to sports development in Las Vegas. Digital audio available, no transcript available.