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Elaine Newton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03767

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elaine Newton conducted by Cecilia Winchell, Kristel Peralta, and Vanessa Concepcion on May 19, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project.

Elaine Newton shares her family's history living in Hawaii and Japan, and memories from her childhood growing up with her six siblings in Honolulu. She talks about becoming a flight attendant for Pan American World Airways and how she met her former husband, Wayne Newton, after a stop in Vietnam. Elaine recalls their courtship and marriage as well as what Las Vegas life, fashion, and entertainment were like during the 1980s. She also speaks about racial discrimination and anti-asian violence in the past and present.

Archival Collection

Q.B. Bush oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00308

Abstract

Q. B. Bush oral history interview conducted by Claytee White on May 15, 2007 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Bush discusses his career at the Moulin Rouge, Sands Hotel, and Town Tavern. He also talks about the Economic Opportunity Board and fight for equality for black workers in Las Vegas, Nevada during the civil rights movement in the 1960s and 1970s.

Archival Collection

Marion Paris Lamb oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01056

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marion Paris Lamb conducted by Frances Kristich on June 21, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lamb discusses raising her kids in Alamo, Nevada and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1919.

Archival Collection

Oscar Goodman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02797

Abstract

Oral history interview with Oscar Goodman conducted by Claytee White on November 10, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Goodman discusses his experiences with the Temple Beth Sholom, Jewish leaders and organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada; raising children in Las Vegas, and practicing law as an attorney.

Archival Collection

Harold R. Hunter oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00912

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harold R. Hunter conducted by Philip John Mile on March 19, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hunter discusses his different experiences working in early Las Vegas, Nevada restaurants during the 1930s and 1940s. Hunter also discusses the rapid growth of the Mormon community during this time.

Archival Collection

Byrde Rafael oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01526

Abstract

Oral history interview with Byrde Rafael conducted by Cheryl Stewart on February 14, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Rafael describes the Stewart Ranch and "Grandma Stewart's" collection of Native American baskets. Rafael also discusses the crash of Carole Lombard's plane, nuclear testing, and the development of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Craig Palacios oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02842

Abstract

Oral history interview with Craig Palacios conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on September 27, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Palacios discusses his childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada and his early career in construction. He also talks about working as an architect, forming Bunnyfish Studio, and the Maryland Parkway architectural project.

Archival Collection

Brendan Ly oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03754

Abstract

Oral history interview with Brendan Ly conducted by Cecilia Winchell and Stefani Evans on March 27, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project.

Brendan discusses his background growing up in communist Vietnam in the early 1970s and fleeing with his family as refugees; they immigrated to Hong Kong, China before moving to the United States to live briefly in North Carolina before settling in California. Brendan talks about working at a young age picking fruit, working in catering, and having positions in retail before pursuing higher education and studying pharmaceuticals. He shares stories of his work experience with Walgreens and how this led to him opening a pharmacy with his brother, which they've managed together for the past 18 years.

Archival Collection

Raymonde Fiol oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02455

Abstract

Oral history interview with Raymonde Fiol conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 12, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Fiol discusses surviving the Holocaust and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2001. She also discusses her time serving as president of the Holocaust Survivors local organization since 2010, and making improvements on Holocaust education in local schools.

Archival Collection

Robert Lynn oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03289

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert A. Lynn conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on January 29, 2007 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview, Lynn discusses his background, education in Las Vegas, Nevada, his parents and siblings, his military career, and his professional and work training that prepared him for his first position as a groundskeeper at UNLV in 1986. He continues to discuss his career at UNLV as he rose from groundskeeper to Ground Facilities Supervisor, mentioning various project highlights, construction projects, and his supervisory style that helped create a close-working team.

Archival Collection