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Sharon Jennings and Shirley Harlan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00791

Archival Collection

Tracy Heberling oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00825

Archival Collection

Ted Henry oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00843

Archival Collection

Norman Ty Hilbrecht oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00853

Abstract

Oral history interview with Norman Ty Hilbrecht conducted by Claytee D. White on August 29, 2000 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Hilbrecht begins by describing his upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1940s, popular locations in the city such as the Huntridge Theater, and his service in the United States Army. Hilbrecht explains how he became a lawyer with an independent practice after returning to Las Vegas from the Army in the 1950s. He also expands upon how he became a state assemblyman and state senator and describing his experiences during his political career. Throughout the interview, Hilbrecht expands upon different aspects of life in Las Vegas, including local events such as the Helldorado parade, the transition to corporate controlled casinos from private ownership, and race relations in the city.

Archival Collection

Dan Hinkley oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-00858

Archival Collection

Therese Thomas oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00893

Abstract

Oral history interview with Therese Thomas conducted by Dennis McBride on March 13, 1995 for the Boulder City Library Oral History Project. In the interview, Thomas discusses her early life in Thistle, Utah before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in approximately 1931, where her father worked on the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) construction. Thomas then talks about her early schooling in Boulder City, Nevada, her experiences as a swing and dance band musician, Block 16 in the Clark Las Vegas Townsite, and her memories of Las Vegas hotels and casinos. Other subjects Thomas covers include Las Vegas entertainers, entertainment venues, and women in the music industry during the 1930s.

Archival Collection

Margaret Ellen Hughes oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00906

Archival Collection

Dorothy Haywood Hull oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00908

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dorothy Haywood Hull conducted by Patricia Van Betten on August 25, 2009 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Hull talks about her family's move to Blue Diamond, Nevada from Hughes Springs, Texas in 1940. She describes living in the village's trailer park and attending the Blue Diamond elementary school and Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. She recalls playing at the park and the community pool, and playing in the surrounding hills. Finally, she discusses memories of other areas around Blue Diamond, including the Spring Mountain Ranch.

Archival Collection

Alfred C. Hurtado oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00913

Archival Collection

Mary C. Hurtado oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00914

Archival Collection