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Ruth Parvin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01442

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ruth Parvin conducted by Deborah Radice on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Parvin discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1955. She later discusses the city when it was a small town and talks about the different communities within Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Johnny Pate and Jillean Williams oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01443

Abstract

Oral history interview with Johnny Pate and Jillean Williams conducted by Claytee D. White on March 04, 2004 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Johnny Pate discusses his best friend, Joe Williams, and talks about his career as a renowned jazz musician. Jillean Williams then talks about Joe Williams, her late husband, and about living in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Betty Pavlikowski oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01444

Abstract

Oral history interview Betty Pavlikowski conducted by Roy Mankins in the 1970s for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Pavlikowski discusses her position on the board of directors for a social club in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pavlikowski details the creation and daily operations of the club.

Archival Collection

Joe Pavlikowski oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01445

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joe Pavlikowski conducted by Jay Brewer in 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Pavlikowski discusses his career in politics and as a district judge after his move to Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1950s. Pavikowski describes his time at Nellis Air Force Base while he served in the U.S. Air Force. Finally, he talks about changes throughout Las Vegas, specifically economic, environmental, and legal changes regarding gambling.

Archival Collection

David Pearl oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01450

Abstract

Oral history interview with David Pearl conducted by Ricardo A. Martinez on March 04, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Pearl discusses his personal experiences in Las Vegas, Nevada and what attracted him to the city. Pearl also shares stories on the Rebel Club, a fundraising effort at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

David Pearl oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01451

Abstract

Oral history interview with David Pearl conducted by Joseph A. Hawk on March 14, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Pearl begins by describing life in Las Vegas, Nevada and how it has changed since the 1940s. Pearl discusses his history organizing community sports events, as well as organizing a game with the national Russian basketball team and other exhibition events for American sports teams. He then talks about his career as the executive director of the Runnin' Rebels Club at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and how he raised money for the athletics department. Pearl also talks about his other jobs, his interest in athletics, being a referee for boxing matches, and the Helldorado Parades.

Archival Collection

David Pearl oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01452

Abstract

Oral history interview with David Pearl conducted by Cameron Holloway on February 27, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Pearl recalls his first impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada when arriving in 1949. Pearl then discusses the environmental and social changes in Las Vegas. Pearl later describes his work as a boxing referee and recalls stories of some of the matches that he refereed. Lastly, Pearl discusses the Athletic Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and talks about the growth of athletics at UNLV.

Archival Collection

Ethel Pearson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01453

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ethel Pearson conducted by Mary Palmer on February 26, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Pearson discusses the discrimination and segregation of African American workers inside the hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Leonard Ray Pearson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01454

Abstract

Oral history interview with Leonard Ray Pearson conducted by Steve Alvarado in 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Pearson shares experiences of arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1950. Pearson later talks about the changes and development that Las Vegas went through.

Archival Collection

Denzle Pease oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01455

Abstract

Oral history interview with Denzle Pease conducted by Sandra Johnson on October 11, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Pease discusses his personal history and his experience in Boulder City, Nevada.

Archival Collection