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Paul Sogan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01731

Abstract

Oral history interview with Paul Sogan conducted by Dennis McBride on May 16, 1995 for the Boulder City Library Oral History Project. Sogan opens the interview briefly discussing his childhood and then describes his involvement in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Nevada during the 1940s. Sogan provides details about the daily activities of CCC members, their living quarters, and his specific projects. He also tells anecdotes about interesting or dangerous projects the CCC members were assigned to work on. Sogan then talks about Boulder City, Nevada. He describes the features of the city including the mines and churches and the CCC members' opinions of the city.

Archival Collection

Jack Cherry oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00179

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Jack Cherry conducted by Lowell Christie on June 17, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Cherry discusses environmental change in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cherry also recalls experiencing an atomic bomb test.

Archival Collection

Lenny Martin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01204

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lenny Martin conducted by Betty B. Rosenthal on March 24, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Martin discusses the experiences of African American entertainers on the Las Vegas Strip in early Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Floyd Jenne oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00945

Abstract

Oral history interview with Floyd Jenne conducted by Ping Lee on March 10, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Jenne discusses his life as a police officer in Boulder City, Nevada. Jenne also recalls going to school in McGill, Nevada and Ely, Nevada and working in Boulder City, Nevada and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Edith Leavitt oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01077

Abstract

Oral history interview with Edith Leavitt conducted by Enrico Mecina on February 07, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Leavitt talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from St. George, Utah for a teaching position in August of 1945. She discusses the history of the school district and racial integration of the school system.

Archival Collection

Don Payne oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01446

Abstract

Oral history interview with Don Payne conducted by Mara E. Vernon on March 19, 1997 for the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Payne discusses his career with the Las Vegas News Bureau. He talks about his role as Head of the Bureau and his work in promoting Las Vegas through media outlets. Payne remembers the Bureau’s partnership with the Union Pacific Railroad and the beginning of corporate ownership in Las Vegas hotels and casinos.

Archival Collection

Bren Armstrong oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00045

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bren Armstrong by Charles Bell on October 19, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Armstrong discusses the Las Vegas, Nevada newspaper business and his career as a political reporter for the Las Vegas Sun newspaper.

Archival Collection

Lon Bronson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03441

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lon Bronson conducted by Barbara Tabach on May 23, 2018 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Bronson discusses his early life in Keene, New Hampshire, and his initial interest in music. Bronson talks about arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1985, the musical scene in the city at the time, and the musician’s union strike of 1989. He describes when casino shows switched from live musicians to prerecorded music, and the shortage of jobs for musicians after that decision. Lastly, Bronson discusses the current entertainment scene in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Loreta Monson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01315

Abstract

Oral history interview with Loreta Monson conducted by Jon J. Howard on March 01, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Monson discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from Utah for her husband's job. Monson also discusses the growth of Las Vegas over the years. She talks specifically about hotels and casinos. Finally, Monson briefly describes her family life.

Archival Collection

Arte Nathan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02493

Abstract

Oral history interview with Arte Nathan conducted by Claytee D. White on December 11, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Nathan discusses working in human relations for Wynn Resorts and opening all of Steve Wynn's properties around the world starting with the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also discusses how the casino industry evolved to allow management and labor to work for the interests of both.

Archival Collection