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Angelo Pedot oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01457

Abstract

Oral history interview with Angelo Pedot conducted by Steve Mathwig on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Pedot discusses moving to Nevada to work at the Basic Magnesium plant. Pedot also shares memories of Las Vegas, Nevada as more casinos were built.

Archival Collection

Ruth E. Hazard oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00823

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ruth Hazard conducted by Jeff Crampton on March 27, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hazard offers an overview of life in early Las Vegas, Nevada from 1931 to 1977 including atomic testing.

Archival Collection

Carmon Meswarb oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01290

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carmon Meswarb conducted by Judy Hammer on April 15, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Meswarb discusses working various odd jobs while playing trombone in a casino relief band. Meswarb describes the nightlife atmosphere, the history of entertainment in Las Vegas, Nevada, and playing for various celebrities. Most notably, Meswarb discusses playing for Elvis Presley.

Archival Collection

Al Levy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01108

Abstract

Oral history interview with Al Levy conducted by Cheryl Caples and Martha Zehnder on February 23, 1979 and March 8, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Levy discusses Las Vegas, Nevada history, notably Jewish discrimination in the city.

Archival Collection

Source of History, 2004

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
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Collection Number: MS-00615
Collection Name: Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
Box/Folder: Box 2004-012

Archival Component

History, 1947-1996

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

North Las Vegas Library District Collection on Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00651
Collection Name: North Las Vegas Library District Collection on Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 01, Box 04

Archival Component

Disenchanted Histories, 2001

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00615
Collection Name: Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
Box/Folder: Box 2002-011

Archival Component

Larry Lee oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02959

Abstract

Oral history interview with Larry Lee conducted by Tina Statucki on November 07, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Lee reflects on his career with the Clark County School District throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s, challenges that he faced as both an administrator and a teacher, and shares his opinions on the direction of college-preparatory education. He also discusses his experience as a science teacher at Vo-Tech High School for over a decade, and his perceptions of vocational training.

Archival Collection

Jane Forbes oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00596

Archival Collection

Randy Daybell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00369

Abstract

Oral history interview with Randy Daybell conducted by Patricia van Betten on April 01, 2010 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. Daybell opens his interview by describing his birth and early upbringing in Heber City, Utah. He then discusses his education, his missionary work with the Mormon church, and his move to Washington, D.C. to work as director of the Mormon church's educational outreach program. He points out that he lived in Blue Diamond Village between the ages of three and six, and recounts memories from that early period in his life. Some of those memories include living in a trailer near the gypsum board plant, playing in the desert and the community pool, and being temporarily trapped by a large bull while playing with a friend. Lastly, he comments on his memories of his aunt and uncle, Barb and Verl Conover, and the many changes to the Village since he lived there as a child.

Archival Collection