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Murl Emery oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00539

Abstract

Oral history interview with Murl Emery conducted by R. C. Turner on March 26, 1976 and April 02, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers early life and schooling in Nevada, and boating along the Colorado River.

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Donald English oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00541

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donald English conducted by Mara E. Vernon on March 12, 1997 for the UNLV Libraries Oral History Collection. English discusses his time working for the Las Vegas News Bureau. He also discusses publicity and photography work in Las Vegas, Nevada and the opportunities being in the industry afforded him.

Archival Collection

Jerry Eppenger oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00542

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jerry Eppenger conducted by Claytee D. White on September 09, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview Jerry Eppenger discusses working as a security guard at the Bonanza Hotel and the Nevada Test Site. He then talks about attending dealer school and starting a career in dealing. He then discusses segregation and racial relations in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1970s.

Archival Collection

John E. Erb oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00543

Abstract

Oral history interview with John E. Erb conducted by Susan Korzennik on February 23, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Erb discusses construction work, family life, and local social, religious, and community activities in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. He also discusses being a member of the Elks Club and the Clark County Gentlemen’s Club.

Archival Collection

Richard Erbe oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00545

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard Erbe conducted by Marcela Yepes on March 19, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Erbe discusses his educational background, his first teaching position as a fifth grade teacher, and his military experience. He also talks about church activity, politics, and social activities in Las Vegas, Nevada. Erbe also discusses his views on the educational system, his experiences as a principal, and some challenges he encountered at the administrative level.

Archival Collection

Muriel Euchner oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00548

Abstract

Oral history interview with Muriel Euchner conducted by A. D. Hopkins on December 26, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Euchner discusses what it’s like being part of the “lost generation” of Tonopah, Nevada and her life as child there in the early 1900s.

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Doris D. Evans oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00550

Abstract

Oral history interview with Doris Evans conducted by Lance Kenny on March 12, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Doris Evans discusses real estate, local hotels, early transportation, and social recreation. She also talks about nuclear testing, crime, environmental changes, and marriage and family life in Boulder City, Nevada and Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Dorothy Evans oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00551

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dorothy Evans conducted by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick on August 05, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Evans discusses her life as a house mover.

Archival Collection

Earl A. Evans Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00552

Abstract

Oral history interview with Earl A. Evans conducted by Lance Malone on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Earl Evans discusses education, sports, employment, weather, and railroads in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also discusses transportation, recreation, community involvement, raising a family in Las Vegas, the development of Fremont and the Las Vegas Strip, and religious activities.

Archival Collection

Jacqueline Evans oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00553

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jacqueline Evans conducted by Susan Rapport on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Jacqueline Evans discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. She also talks about her extracurricular activities in high school, recreational activities, and other forms of entertainment. She also discusses political events in the 1960s, her husband's involvement in Native American affairs, and the flooding problem in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection