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Mary and Don McCullough oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01242

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary and Don McCullough conducted by Myrna Roland on March 14, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mary McCullough discusses living in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1942. She also discusses her career with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce as a bookkeeper. Later, both Mary and Don McCullough discuss education in Las Vegas as well as atomic testing.

Archival Collection

Elaine and Jim McCormick oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01240

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elaine and Jim McCormick conducted by Nancy Weber on March 11, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Elaine McCormick's son, Jim McCormick, was present to clarify information for his mother in the first half, then was the interview subject in the second half. Elaine McCormick discusses life as a homemaker, housewife, and owner of the Green Shack Restaurant after moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from California in 1935. Jim McCormick discusses his early life navigating Las Vegas roads, local entertainers, the weather, and Las Vegas population growth.

Archival Collection

Fred Holland Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03602

Abstract

Oral history interview with Fred Holland Jr. conducted by Claytee D. White on April 03, 2019 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Holland discusses why his family moved to Boulder City, Nevada in 1931 where his father began working on the construction of the Hoover Dam. He talks about the types of work his father did, the means in which his family survived harsh conditions, what it was like going to school in Boulder City, his enlistment in the United States Air Force during World War II, and his experiences with the Boulder City Gun Club.

Archival Collection

Ian and Shanna Anderson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00091

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ian and Shanna Anderson conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 11, 2013 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. The Andersons discuss purchasing and renovating their McNeil Estates home, which was nearly destroyed after an explosion years earlier. They also talk about the upsides and downsides of living in that neighborhood.

Archival Collection

Mary Dale Deacon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00389

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Dale Deacon conducted by Dr. Shirley Emerson on July 21, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview Mary Deacon discusses accepting a job as the director of libraries at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1982. Deacon describes how she increased the book collection and funding, changed to an integrated automated program, promoted staff development, and lobbied for a new library as the number one building project for the university system.

Archival Collection

Judy Mack oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03271

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judy Mack conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 2, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Judy Mack discusses her survival during the Holocaust and her move to San Francisco, California at the age of eleven. She discusses her later move to Reno, Nevada with her husband and son where she grew her family and began a successful pawn shop enterprise before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1990. She goes into detail on her family history as well as her family's current involvement with the Jewish community. Mack also speaks of her involvement with the Sperling Kronberg Mack Holocaust Resource Center and the other ways she has recorded her history of the Holocaust.

Archival Collection

Leonard M. "Len" Jessup oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03457

Abstract

Oral history interview with Leonard M. "Len" Jessup conducted by Claytee D. White on August 06, 2018 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Jessup discusses his family's Italian heritage, and growing up in San Francisco, California. He talks about attending California State University, Chico, doing research work for the University of Arizona, and becoming President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Jessup describes working with Governor Brian Sandoval, developing the UNLV School of Medicine, and his educational philosophy. Lastly, Jessup talks about hosting a United States presidential debate at UNLV in 2016, the redesign of Maryland Parkway, and UNLV housing.

Archival Collection

Fermin De Leon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00379

Abstract

Oral history interview with Fermin De Leon conducted by Generoso E. Sayon on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. De Leon speaks about the Filipino experience in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the 1950s. De Leon also discusses being a veteran who served in World War II. De Leon also recalls how a majority of Filipinos living in Las Vegas worked as kitchen help in the hotels in the Las Vegas Strip area.

Archival Collection

George Von Tobel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00037

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Von Tobel conducted by Judith Vitto on October 04, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Von Tobel talks about being a civil engineer during World War II, atomic testing, his involvement in the Republican Party, and the Chamber of Commerce.

Archival Collection

Teddie Lynn Brewer oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00247

Abstract

Oral history interview with Teddie Lynn Brewer conducted by Stanica Sretenovic on June 24, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Brewer reflects upon her 36-year career in education, with the bulk of those years being an administrator in the Clark County School District from 1985 to 2005. She discusses her teaching experience that led up to her pursuit of administration, and describes the regular duties that she faced as an elementary school principal. She also describes the importance of fostering relationships between teachers and administrators, and offers suggestions for how to foster such relationships.

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