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Joan L. Swift oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02932

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joan Swift conducted by Linda Dyer on February 25, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Swift discusses mining and working at the Clark County Recorders Office.

Archival Collection

Louise McGuire oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01259

Abstract

Oral history interview with Louise McGuire conducted by Heidi Nickum on February 26, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, McGuire talks about the history of the Las Vegas police department and hotels since the 1950s in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Witt C. Olive oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01412

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilford "Witt" C. Olive conducted by Gordon R. Brusso on April 13, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Olive discusses local live entertainment venues during the 1930s and 1940s in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Bob Bellis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00109

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bob Bellis conducted by Suzanne Becker on June 19, 2007 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Bellis talks about the creation of the John S. Park Neighborhood Association, the history of the community, and its evolution.

Archival Collection

Rita M. Zajac oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02048

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rita M. Zajac conducted by Edward Napierkowski on March 06, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Zajac discusses her recollection of Nevada politics during the 1960s.

Archival Collection

Vivian Harwell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00805

Abstract

Oral history interview with Vivian Harwell conducted by Pamela Atkins on February 27, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview Harwell discusses life in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses gaming, atomic testing, and politics.

Archival Collection

Lin Hansen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00785

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ellen L. (Lin) Hansen conducted by Terri Hansen on April 30, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview Hansen discusses the effects of World War II, family history, environmental changes, and government in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Philip Partridge oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03297

Abstract

Oral history interview with Philip Partridge conducted by Virginia Collins on March 07, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Partridge discusses education, early Las Vegas, Nevada, and the development of casinos and gambling.

Archival Collection

Lee Plotkin introduces Las Vegas Mayor candidate Oscar Goodman at Gay Pride, image 003: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Political advocate Lee Plotkin introduces Las Vegas Mayor candidate Oscar Goodman at Gay Pride, Sunset Park.

Image

Victor J. Zerga oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02052

Abstract

Oral history interview with Victor J. Zerga conducted by David Jukich on April 03, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Zerga gives insight into the field of nursing and discusses the role that ranching had in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection