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Jinx Cochrell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00401

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jinx Cochrell conducted by Delroy Shigematsu on March 20, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Cochrell discusses the United States Navy, airports, Howard Hughes, the entertainment industry, Mount Charleston, Boulder (Hoover) Dam, her career as a secretary at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the mob.

Archival Collection

Marian Beltran Decaro oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00402

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marina Beltran Decaro conducted by Frank Murillo on March 27, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Decaro discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada’s first Mexican restaurant. She recalls the first atomic bomb test in Las Vegas and also offers an overview of the growth of the area.

Archival Collection

Retta Decker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00403

Abstract

Oral history interview with Retta Decker conducted by Andrea Edwards on November 01, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Decker discusses her personal history including working as a nurse, and her historical perspective on nursing.

Archival Collection

Count Guido Roberto Deiro oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00405

Abstract

Oral history interview with Count Guido Roberto Deiro conducted by David G. Schwartz on January 30, 2002 and November 22, 2017 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Deiro gives his personal recollections of living in Las Vegas, Nevada, including his father’s career, his upbringing, and fondest memories of the city.

Archival Collection

Ed Collins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00406

Abstract

Oral history interview with Edward A. Collins conducted by Steven L. Smith on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Ed Collins discusses gender equality in the culinary industry of Las Vegas, Nevada and the changes he saw in the industry over the years. He also speaks about Bugsy Siegel's influence on the emergence of big shows on the Las Vegas Strip. He then discusses Las Vegas before and after the appearance of Howard Hughes and Bob Maheu.

Archival Collection

Haydee Del Monte oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00408

Abstract

Oral history interview with Haydee Del Monte conducted by Emma I. Marroquin on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Del Monte discusses Lake Tahoe, Nevada; Howard Hughes, Frank Sinatra, and different schools in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Joseph Delaney oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00409

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joseph Delaney conducted by Carol Hunter on October 24, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Joseph Delaney first discusses how Las Vegas, Nevada looked when he first moved to the city in 1961 and the evolution of performance places and the admission processes within the hotels. Delaney also discusses the agreements between the properties and various entertainers for their residencies, while mentioning the entertainers involved with said agreements. Delaney then discusses his career in the entertainment industry.

Archival Collection

John Delibos oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00410

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Delibos conducted by Claytee D. White on October 2, 2012 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. John Delibos discusses moving with his family from Wisconsin in 1959 to Las Vegas, Nevada and his experience being raised in a Catholic household. He then discusses graduating from Cornell University and returning to Las Vegas to work in various casino jobs. Delibos also discusses retiring from gaming and becoming a full-time interior designer.

Archival Collection

Gerald L. Connor oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00411

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gerald Connor conducted by James Bonnell on February 22, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Connor first discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada and serving as a pilot in the United States Air Force. He then discusses his education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and his church membership. Topics that Connor discusses during the interview also include changes in the school district and properties located in Downtown Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Strip, his political activity within the Democratic Party, the Helldorado Parades, and the early atomic tests at the Nevada Test Site.

Archival Collection

Barbara Conover oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00412

Archival Collection