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Gloria Marc oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01192

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gloria Marc conducted by Sherri Beryl Marc on March 08, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Marc discusses her impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada when arriving in 1959. Marc also discusses her personal history, Lake Mead, and recreational activities in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Helen Morelli oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01328

Abstract

Oral history interview with Helen Morelli conducted by Jerry Masini on March 06, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Morelli discusses Las Vegas, Nevada history, concerts at the Cashman stadium, and the Desert Inn.

Archival Collection

Billie Milton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01306

Abstract

Oral history interview with Billie Milton conducted by John Losky on May 05, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Milton discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from New York state in 1948. Milton discusses her family life and her career as a housekeeper. She also discusses hotels and casinos in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Isabelle Rice oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02096

Abstract

Oral history interview with Isabelle Rice conducted by Angela Tampol in November 2021 for the Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Rice discusses her childhood in moving around the United States as a child in a military family until settling down in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2018. She reflects on the concept of a "model minority" and shares her experiences with racism and stereotypes that surround that idea. Rice also reflects on her memories of Taiwan, her grandparents, and her family.

Archival Collection

Denise Miller oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01294

Abstract

Oral history interview with Denise Miller conducted by Deborah Whicker on March 02, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Miller discusses the dance community in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miller also talks about the significance that the arts had in Las Vegas and how it changed throughout the years.

Archival Collection

Eva D. Peterson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01475

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eva D. Peterson conducted by Dorothy Ritenour on June 25, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Peterson discusses moving to Nevada in August of 1927 and recalls her experiences as an educator in Searchlight, Nevada. She goes on to explain her classroom teaching methods.

Archival Collection

Wilma Cooper oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00423

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilma Cooper conducted by Sara G. Finklea on February 27, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Cooper discusses her life in Boulder City and Henderson, Nevada from 1936 to 1977.

Archival Collection

Charles A. Baumert oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00169

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles A. Baumert conducted by James M. Greene on October 31, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bauret discusses the Hoover Dam construction, Boulder City, Nevada history, and the closing of Six Companies Inc. operations at Hoover Dam.

Archival Collection

Dean Otteson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01418

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dean Otteson conducted by Felicia McCabe on November 04, 2008 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Otteson reflects upon his experiences as a teacher and administrator in Alaska and with the Department of Defense Dependent Schools. He discusses his experiences working with vocational training, working with assistant principals, and challenges that he faced.

Archival Collection

Marty Walsh oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01907

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marty Walsh conducted by Suzanne Becker on July 19, 2007 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Walsh discusses living in a home in the John S. Park Neighborhood that was built in 1941 with her husband. She also discusses her work as an artist and her husband’s work as a carpenter.

Archival Collection