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Growing Up Jewish roundtable oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-02647

Abstract

Oral history interviews with the Growing Up Jewish roundtable conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 31, 2016 and February 28, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In these interviews, Jewish residents of Las Vegas, Nevada describe their experiences growing up Jewish in the developing city. The interviewees describe their early lives, the cultural differences they faced, and how they stayed connected with their Jewish identities.

Archival Collection

Larry and Juanita Barr and Steven Gibson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00164

Abstract

Oral history interview with Larry and Juanita Barr, with Steven Gibson conducted by Margery Waters on March 27, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The Barrs and Gibson talk about African Americans in Las Vegas, Nevada, working on the Hoover (Boulder) Dam, living in tents, early entertainers, and early development in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Leonard I. and Roberta (Bobbie) Gang oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02829

Abstract

Oral history interview with Leonard and Roberta Gang conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 14, 2016 and September 27, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Leonard discusses becoming a judge, presiding over high profile cases, and returning to private practice later in his career. Roberta talks about lobbying, and civic organizations that she represented in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Mary Ellen Schwartz and Jane Fleming oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01650

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Ellen Schwartz and Jane Fleming conducted by Marta Planzo on December 11, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The sisters begin by discussing their family's ownership of mines near Goodsprings, Nevada and what metals were found in those mines. They describe life in Goodsprings and more of their family history, such as their uncles who moved to Henderson, Nevada to work for Basic Magnesium. The two continue, discussing the other families in Goodsprings and how the town has changed.

Archival Collection

Cecil G. Cope oral history interview, 2002

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Voices from the Past: the Las Vegas Springs Preserve Oral History Project Interviews
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Collection Number: OH-00778
Collection Name: Voices from the Past: the Las Vegas Springs Preserve Oral History Project Interviews
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 01

Archival Component

Eddie Wright Jr. and Johnie B. Wright oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02434

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eddie Wright Jr. and Johnie B. Wright conducted by B. Leon Green on October 6, 2012; October 13, 2012; November 16, 2012; and November 28, 2012 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Wright and Wright Jr. discuss coming to Las Vegas, Nevada and their careers as a teacher/nursing aid and a ticket agent at the local Greyhound station, respectively.

Archival Collection

Mary M. Laub and Bill Laub, Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03240

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary M. Laub and Bill Laub, Jr. conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on September 15, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Mary and Bill Jr. recall their Southwest Gas Company in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bill Jr. discusses the natural gas and propane delivery systems in Clark County, Nevada and the MGM and Hilton Hotel fires.

Archival Collection

Charles Alvin (Todd) Early Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00510

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles Alvin (Todd) Early Jr. conducted by Brenda Sue Cody on March 25, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During the interview, Early discusses mining, the building of Hoover (Boulder) Dam, and train travel being the central mode of transportation in the early days of the region. He also discusses the quick and easy divorce process and gambling as the main tourist attractions in Nevada.

Archival Collection

UniteHere Bartenders Union Local 165 oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02165

Abstract

Oral history interview with Greg Venezia, Virginia Velasquez, David Peinado, Dale Pryor, and Rosemary Christian-Keach conducted by Claytee D. White on September 29, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. A group of five bartenders discusses their craft in Las Vegas, Nevada, including their Union membership, the first women in the trade, and the family of bartenders. Topics that the five bartenders touch upon also include training, health benefits, and the future of bartending.

Archival Collection

History of Emergency Medical Services in Nevada Oral History Interviews

Identifier

OH-00000

Abstract

The History of Emergency Medical Services in Nevada Oral History Interviews (approximately 2012-2013) were conducted by Elwood L. Smith and John Kasinger and used for their published work, "Nevada EMS: A History of Emergency Medical Services in Nevada." The interviews were gathered by individuals, groups, and sometimes generations of emergency medical personnel working in the state of Nevada. Every county in the state is represented in the interviews.

Archival Collection