Oral history interview with Kim Bavington conducted by Claytee White on July 15, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. In this interview Bavington discusses moving from a gated community to a Mid-Century Modern ranch house in the historic John S. Park Neighborhood. She also reflects on various Las Vegas, Nevada locations where she resided including Francisco Park, Spring Valley, and Green Valley.
Oral history interview with Karen Sarret Bartolo conducted by Judy Harrell on November 25, 2013 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Bartolo recalls how it was growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and her involvement with the Mormon Church. Bartolo then talks about her father's business, her starting a family and teaching for Clark County School District until retiring.
Oral history interview with Ricki Barlow conducted by Claytee D. White on April 10, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Barlow discusses his work being a Las Vegas city councilman for the Westside community, Ward 5. He also talk about how he grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. More topics that Barlow discusses include school, politics and his vision for the Westside.
Oral history interview with William Bailey conducted by Betty Rosenthal on March 16, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Mr. Bailey, who came to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1955, discusses his experiences in the entertainment business. He also discusses discrimination that African-Americans experienced in Las Vegas.
Oral history interview with Anna Bailey conducted by Claytee White on March 03, 1997 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. Bailey opens her interview by describing her early life, family, and dance training. She discusses moving to Los Angeles, California at age fifteen, her first dancing gigs, and touring in London, England. She also talks about her experiences as an African American dancer including issues with segregation while touring in the southern United States.
Oral history interview with Victoria and Brad Babich conducted by Claytee D. White on November 22, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, the Babich couple describe their family histories and life in Las Vegas, Nevada during the mid-twentieth century. Brad Babich discusses his father's work in the gaming industry of Las Vegas, the prevalence of organized crime in the city, the influence of Howard Hughes and the federal government, and other aspects of Las Vegas history.
Oral history interview with Gail and Donna Andress conducted by Claytee D. White and Sharon Nelson on November 26, 2008 on behalf of the Junior League of Las Vegas.. Donna and Gail recall their memories of early Las Vegas, Nevada, the Service League, and Junior League of Las Vegas.
Oral history interview with Ian and Shanna Anderson conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 11, 2013 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. The Andersons discuss purchasing and renovating their McNeil Estates home, which was nearly destroyed after an explosion years earlier. They also talk about the upsides and downsides of living in that neighborhood.
Oral history interview with Helen Anderson and Karen Walker conducted by Claytee D. White and Barbara Tabach on February 21, 2014 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Anderson and her mother, Walker, discuss owning Hamburger Heaven, a Westside-famed restaurant, and the West Las Vegas, Nevada community changes over the years.
Oral history interview with Earl and Gloria Alger conducted by Claytee White on October 29, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Earl and Gloria Alger discuss how they met at the Mormon Church and lived in Las Vegas, Nevada their entire lives. Gloria's great-grandfather Torrel Lewis was one of the original pioneers from Salt Lake City, so they talk of pioneer days in Las Vegas.