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Lon Hall oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-00771

Archival Collection

Alba Halverson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00772

Archival Collection

Shirley Harlan oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-00790

Archival Collection

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