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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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Dr. Leonard and Carol Raizin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01529

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carol and Leonard Raizin conducted by Claytee D. White on April 08, 2009 for the Heart to Heart Oral History Project. In this interview Leonard Raizin discusses working at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital and Sunrise Hospital, being the only anesthesiologist in the Las Vegas, Nevada area, and working extreme hours. Then Carol Raizin discusses being one of the first students to graduate from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in Psychology, working alongside her husband in their office handling bookkeeping for eight anesthesiologists, and retired life in Las Vegas.

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Inez Rambeau oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01530

Abstract

Oral history interview with Inez Rambeau conducted by Jane Ellsworth Olive on March 26, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Rambeau begins by discussing her family's history in gambling, specifically how her family ran a casino in Louisiana before it was legalized there. Rambeau then discusses her career as the director of sales at the Riviera Hotel & Casino and the convention sales business, as well as efforts to transform Las Vegas into a convention city. She also talks about her boss, Elmo H. Ellsworth, and how he generated interest in Las Vegas with clients and encouraged the city's development.

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Jean Rambo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01531

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jean Rambo conducted by Mary Fitzgerald on April 29, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Rambo discusses her career as a nurse in Las Vegas, Nevada. She describes her initial impressions and responsibilities as a nurse in Las Vegas, as well as the construction of Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital (University Medical Center). Lastly, Rambo discusses her experiences in nursing school.

Archival Collection

Chris Ramirez and Greg Ramirez oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01532

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Christopher and Greg Ramirez conducted by Wendy Starkweather on October 02, 2013 and January 13, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. In the first interview Chris Ramirez discusses his grandparents' emigration from Mexico to the United States, growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, his career in film, and the growth of Las Vegas. In the second interview, Greg Ramirez discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, working at various Las Vegas hotels and casinos, his social life, opening his restaurant Viva Zapatas, and the fact that it was named one of the best Mexican restaurants in the U.S. in 1984.

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Rose and Librado Ramos Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01533

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rose and Librado Ramos, Jr. conducted by Robert S. Clark on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Rose and Librado Ramos begin by discussing Rose's father who immigrated from Mexico to Nevada to work for the Union Pacific Railroad. They describe life in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1940s, how the city has changed and grown, and nuclear weapons testing. The two also discuss the history of Nellis Air Force Base, the killing of Bugsy Siegel, how the casinos used to treat their customers, and the economic impact gaming and tourism have on Las Vegas.

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G.C. Ramsay oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01534

Abstract

Oral history interview with G.C. Ramsay conducted by Steven Fink on March 19, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Ramsay compares and contrasts 1950s Las Vegas, Nevada to 1980s Las Vegas.

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M. Jeri Rarick oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01536

Abstract

Oral history interview with M. Jeri Rarick conducted by Richard J. Travers on March 06, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Rarick discusses moving to Boulder City, Nevada with her family in 1931. Rarick goes on to discuss settling in Las Vegas, Nevada as a young adult. Rarick discusses her experiences in Las Vegas including her various jobs, ranging from waitress to Union Pacific dispatcher.

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