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Ken Hanlon Jazz Music Manuscripts

Identifier

MS-00977

Abstract

The Ken Hanlon Jazz Music Manuscripts (approximately 1975-1990) is comprised of jazz music compositions that were gathered by the Arnold Shaw Popular Music Research Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The collection includes several scores and arrangements from Hanlon's ensembles, including the UNLV Jazz Band, Seventy-Six Trombones Ensemble, and the Si Zentner Ensemble.

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Primadonna Resorts, Inc. Promotional Materials and Reports

Identifier

MS-00981

Abstract

The UNLV Libraries Collection of Primadonna Resorts, Inc. Promotional Materials and Reports includes annual reports, financial reports, a press kit, press releases, promotional materials, and newspaper and magazine clippings for Primadonna Resorts, Inc. in Primm and Las Vegas, Nevada dating from 1970 to 1998.

Archival Collection

Arlone Scott oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01655

Abstract

Oral history interview with Arlone Scott conducted by Glen Ette Davis on July 03, 1975. Scott discusses her experiences in inter-racial relations carried on by various Black and White churches in Las Vegas, Nevada. Scott then talks about job opportunities for minorities and the importance of the Culinary Workers Union. She also talks about how segregation and discrimination affected entertainment for Blacks and limited them to seeking recreation in West Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Frank Scott oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01657

Abstract

Oral history interview with Frank Scott conducted by Richard Lloyd Pipkins on January 23, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Scott discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada since the 1930s. He talks about the changes in crime, people settling in the city, and the railroad history of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Fawn and Frank M. Scott oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01658

Abstract

Oral history interview with Fawn and Frank M. Scott conducted by Lisa Zumpft on March 02, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Fawn discusses her personal history and growing up in Panaca, Nevada and Caliente, Nevada. Frank then talks about southern Nevada history and the significance of the railroad system. Lastly, Fawn and Frank discuss mining and their involvement in politics.

Archival Collection

Ivy Christine Scotti oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01659

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ivy Christine Scotti conducted by Carol Ann Jacob on March 27, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Scotti discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1947. She then describes Las Vegas as it was during the 1950s and 1960s, local nature, and the development of the city throughout her lifetime.

Archival Collection

John Scott oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01660

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Scott conducted by Stephen M. Magee on April 29, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Scott discusses his personal history living in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1940. He then describes life in Las Vegas and the growth in both population and infrastructure. Later, Scott discusses the Las Vegas economy, the Helldorado Parade, and describes the above ground nuclear bomb testings.

Archival Collection

Lee Scroggins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01663

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lee Scroggins conducted by Claytee D. White on February 27, 2009 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview Lee Scroggins describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in March of 1980 and starting work at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in an administration position. She talked about the various departments she worked for, her brief hiatus from the university from 1985 to 1988, and her retirement.

Archival Collection

Hanford Searl oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01664

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hanford Searl conducted by Dennis McBride on November 02, 1996 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Searl discusses being gay and the struggles he faced in religion and university before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Gene Segerblom oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01665

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gene Segerblom conducted by Sheila K. Lefforge on March 24, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Segerblom discusses her personal history living in Boulder City, Nevada after moving there in 1940. Segerblom discusses teaching in Boulder City, the school system, what life was like in Boulder City, and the story behind alcohol legalization in Boulder City, after it was prohibited. Segerblom also discusses Boulder City's growth, how some locals would prefer the town to remain small, the political system in Boulder City, and the relationship between Boulder City and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection