Oral history interview with Olenda Purdy conducted by Mark Miller on March 12, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Purdy discusses her experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada. She specifically talks about her family history, gambling in Las Vegas, and the changes in the Las Vegas economy and environment since the 1960s.
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Oral history interview with George E. Franklin conducted by Linda Arnone on March 09, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Franklin discusses his career as an early Las Vegas, Nevada lawyer.
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Oral history interview with Ruth Parvin conducted by Deborah Radice on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Parvin discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1955. She later discusses the city when it was a small town and talks about the different communities within Las Vegas.
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Oral history interview with Lisa Brown conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 19, 2013 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods-- An Oral History Project of Ward 1. Brown talks about why she moved to the Scotch 80s neighborhood in Las Vegas, Nevada and her renovation of her midcentury house.
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Oral history interview with Herb Knauss conducted by James Greene on September 29, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Knausse discusses Camp Wilson in Boulder City, Nevada.
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Oral history interview with Patricia Ludwick conducted by Jeanette Napoliello on March 30, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Ludwick discusses her personal history since arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1958. Ludwick then discusses the different shows that she attended and the type of atmosphere inside casinos at the time.
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Oral history interview with Eva D. Peterson conducted by James Greene on November 30, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Peterson discusses her life in Nelson, Nevada. Peterson talks about her family life and describes her career as an educator. Finally, Nelson mentions moving to other cities in Nevada such as Searchlight, Las Vegas, and Boulder City.
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Oral history interview with Barbara Wilde conducted by Candy Lorman on September 27, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wilde discusses her early life growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls her experiences living there as a local. Wilde lastly discusses general changes that Las Vegas has underwent.
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Oral history interview with Donna Henshaw conducted by Jeff Thompson on February 12, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers the history and development of Las Vegas, Nevada, cost of living in Nevada, and the Old Elk’s Parade.
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Oral history interview with Marge Appuglise conducted by Derrick Yeoman on November 27, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Appuglise reflects upon her initial pursuit of school administration, and issues within the educational system that motivated her to pursue principalship. She describes her approach to educational leadership, and how her life experiences influenced that approach. She discusses parental involvement with schools, and the importance of administrators maintaining relationships with parents. She also describes her approach to creating a safe learning environment, and her role as an administrator in fostering that environment.
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