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Patricia Ludwick oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01159

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Lisa Brown oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00132

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Herb Knauss oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01033

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Louis Baluyut oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00211

Abstract

Oral history interview with Louis Baluyut conducted by Kyle Baluyut in November 2021 for the Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Baluyut discusses his early life in the Philippines, immigrating to the United States by enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He recalls his experiences travelling around the country and internationally, and how life in other places compares to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Donna Henshaw oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00844

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Bruce L. Woodbury oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02849

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bruce L. Woodbury conducted by Stefani Evans on September 27, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Woodbury talks about serving as Clark County commissioner from 1981 to 2009. He discusses transportation accomplishments such as the CC-215 Bruce Woodbury Beltway, the Desert Inn Super Arterial, and the Monorail.

Archival Collection

Orpha Woods oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02020

Abstract

Oral history interview with Orpha Woods conducted by Louis H. Lindsay on February 23, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Woods discusses the history of Mesquite, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Emmell J. Beech oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01465

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Emmell J. “E. J.” Beech conducted by Salvatore Maranto on November 27, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Beech reflects upon his career as an elementary and middle school teacher and administrator in California. He discusses how he entered education, his experiences desegregating schools in multiple school districts, and his approach to school administration.

Archival Collection

Karen Hayes oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00817

Abstract

Oral history interview with Karen Hayes conducted by Robert F. Darling on March 02, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview Hayes discusses her account of Las Vegas, Nevada history and politics.

Archival Collection

Dewey E. Freeman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00622

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dewey E. Freeman conducted by Christine Kurdriel on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Freeman discusses his history with Southern Nevada including Las Vegas, Paradise Valley, and Blue Diamond.

Archival Collection