Oral history interview with Jacob Von Tobel conducted by an unknown interviewer on June 06, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas.

Oral history interview with Jacob (Jake) Von Tobel conducted by an unknown collector on May 03, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The interview covers Von Tobel’s early life history along with recollections of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Oral history interview with Maceo Anderson conducted by Cassandra Wesley on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Anderson discusses black entertainers in Las Vegas, Nevada, his experiences in tap dancing, and education.

Oral history interview with Dorothy Engel Andre conducted by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick on October 17, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During this interview Andre, a homemaker, discusses her life experiences with emphasis on her life in Nevada. She also talks about her work history and travel experience.

Oral history interview with Bill Armstrong conducted by Anthony Robone on February 20, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, Armstrong discusses his time bootlegging in Kentucky before arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada, his involvement with the Las Vegas dealers, and the weather as it relates to other parts of the country. He also discusses the impacts of the work of Howard Hughes on the town, the construction of Hoover Dam, the above-ground atomic testing, the growth of Las Vegas and tourism, changes in gambling habits for the next generation, and the social and recreational activities of residents.

Oral history interview with Bren Armstrong conducted by an unknown collector on May 28, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers local politics and local newspapers, such as The Las Vegas-Review Journal. Armstrong also mentions the local education system, employment opportunities in Nevada, Block 16, Boulder (Hoover) Dam, and the Westside. The interview concludes with a discussion on Hank Greenspun, the publisher of the Las Vegas Sun newspaper.

Oral history interview with George Bach conducted by Mary R. Parrish on February 27, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bach discusses topics such as the Nevada Test Site, the Alamo, African Americans in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Carpentry Union of 1980, and Fong’s Garden.