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Maureen Preuit oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01511

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maureen Preuit conducted by Michael Johnson on March 03, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Preuit discusses her experiences in Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about her experience working as a bar owner and bartender, places she resided in Las Vegas, and environmental changes that has happened during the 1960s and 1970s.

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Gerald Price oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01513

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gerald Price conducted by Mike Labrum on October 23, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Price discusses his personal history and experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada. He describes his career as a dealer in casinos, prominent celebrities visiting Las Vegas, and his recreational activities. Price also talks about nuclear weapons tests, how Las Vegas has changed, and gambling.

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Shirley Price oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01514

Abstract

Oral history interview with Shirley Price conducted by Jodi Tenuta on March 10, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Price talks about her experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about her family history, Helldorado Days, and presidential visits to Las Vegas. She also talks about her work experience as a secretary for the Las Vegas Army Base.

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Winnie Prince oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01515

Abstract

Oral history interview with Winnie Prince conducted by A. D. Hopkins on December 17, 1998 for the Las Vegas Review-Journal First 100 Oral History Project. In this interview, Prince discusses her family background and moving to Henderson, Nevada. She also talks about living in Henderson during World War II.

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Judy and Anthony Purcell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01520

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judy and Anthony Purcell conducted by their daughter, Trina Purcell, on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Judy and Anthony Purcell describe how Las Vegas, Nevada has changed and grown since moving there in 1959. Main topics of discussion include shows and entertainment, safety in Las Vegas, and the couple's life.

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Olenda Purdy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01522

Abstract

Oral history interview with Olenda Purdy conducted by Mark Miller on March 12, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Purdy discusses her experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada. She specifically talks about her family history, gambling in Las Vegas, and the changes in the Las Vegas economy and environment since the 1960s.

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Jack White and William Pyborne oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01523

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jack White and William Pyborne conducted by Jan Weiler on March 26, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, White and Pyborne describe their lives as cowboys in Nevada, mainly focusing on how life was in rural Nevada. White describes breaking and selling horses, leading search parties on Mt. Charleston, and doing stunts at the Wild West shows in Bonnie Springs.

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Cheryl Radeloff oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01524

Abstract

Oral history interview with Cheryl Radeloff conducted by Suzanne Becker on July 27, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview Cheryl Radeloff discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to accept a research position at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), then being hired as a graduate assistant for the UNLV sociology department, and finally her involvement with the UNLV Gay Straight Alliance. She also talks about receiving her PhD in 2004 and going to the American Sociological Association Job Employment Fair in 2005.

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Byrde Rafael oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01526

Abstract

Oral history interview with Byrde Rafael conducted by Cheryl Stewart on February 14, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Rafael describes the Stewart Ranch and "Grandma Stewart's" collection of Native American baskets. Rafael also discusses the crash of Carole Lombard's plane, nuclear testing, and the development of Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Gwen Weekes Rahner oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01527

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gwen Weekes Rahner conducted by Laronda D. Tinsley on March 06, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Rahner discusses her experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about her arrival and the growth of Las Vegas, and her experiences living in early Las Vegas as an African American woman.Mrs. Rahner discusses working in politics and registering people to vote in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also describes living in West Las Vegas and her experiences there.

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