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Kimberly Harney-Moore oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01323

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kimberly Harney-Moore conducted by Claytee White on June 16, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. In her interview, Harney-Moore discusses being raised in the John S. Park Neighborhood with her three siblings in the 1960s and 70s.

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Joyce Marshall-Moore oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01324

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joyce Marshall-Moore conducted by Emily Powers on March 25, 2008 for the Heart to Heart Oral History Project. Marshall-Moore discusses the career of her mother, Agnes Rasmussen Marshall, who worked as a nurse at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital, Las Vegas Hospital, and Vegas Valley Convalescent Hospital in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Catherine Morales-Jackson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01325

Abstract

Oral history interview with Catherine Morales-Jackson conducted by Claytee D. White on May 05, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project Oral History Project. Catherine provides retrospective on a range of library topics the including discussion of the thousands of volumes she bound to the move to Lied Library, a Celebrity Pancake fundraiser to staff parties, and the implementation of a campus parking fee to the various library organizations that she has belonged to over the years.

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Monsignor Peter Moran oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01326

Abstract

Oral history interview with Monsignor Peter Moran conducted by Audrey Cortney on February 28, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Moran discusses his life as a priest and moving from Ireland to Nevada in 1937. Moran describes being assigned to many different towns and cities in Nevada before settling in Las Vegas, Nevada. Moran describes changes that have occurred in southern Nevada since he moved there, and tells a short anecdote about an uncle that lived in Virginia City, Nevada.

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T.J. Moran oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01327

Abstract

Oral history interview with T.J. Moran conducted by Georgina Pataki on March 20, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Moran discusses his career as a captain in the Las Vegas Fire Department and working part time as a construction worker building houses. Moran describes the changes that have occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada since moving there in 1954 and nuclear weapons tests. Moran also comments on an ongoing casino workers strike at the time of the interview.

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Helen Morelli oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01328

Abstract

Oral history interview with Helen Morelli conducted by Jerry Masini on March 06, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Morelli discusses Las Vegas, Nevada history, concerts at the Cashman stadium, and the Desert Inn.

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Pat Moreo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01329

Abstract

Oral history interview with Pat Moreo conducted by Claytee D. White on September 13, 2007 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Moreo discusses his impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada in 1967. He talks about living in Tonopah Hall, the first dorm on campus at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Moreo then mentions introducing The Bistro as part of a senior management course, building staff, and opinions on food, and hospitality. Moreo finishes with the importance of sports to UNLV, mentions of Jerry Tarkanian and the Runnin' Rebels, plans and opinions on the future of the Hotel College, and interconnectedness of various departments.

Archival Collection

Richard Morgan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01331

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard Morgan conducted by Emily Powers on November 07, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Morgan discusses practicing law and being the dean of the law schools at Arizona State University, the University of Wyoming, and the first dean of the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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J. D. Morris oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01332

Abstract

Oral history interview with J. D. Morris conducted by his son, Dan Morris, in approximately 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Morris discusses moving to Southern Nevada in 1942 and life in Caliente, Nevada during that time. He describes the mining and railroad activity near Caliente, as well as his career as a jeweler and watchmaker. Morris also discusses gambling in Southern Nevada, nuclear weapons tests, and how the cities in Southern Nevada have expanded.

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Paulette Morris oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01333

Abstract

Oral history interview with Paulette Morris conducted by Claytee White on January 06, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Morris opens her interview by discussing traveling around the world as a child due to her father's career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Morris then talks about the school system in Morocco and how it gave her the opportunity to study ballet. She describes her audition process with the Paris, France based revue, the Folies Bergere. Morris discusses the Bluebell Girls, Margaret Kelly ("Madame Bluebell"), costumes, and the show schedule. Morris then recalls dancing in the Lido show at the Stardust Hotel and Casino, and her experiences in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1960s. She ends the interview discussing her return to school, her job in retail, and her final thoughts on her experiences with the Bluebell Girls.

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