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John Mendoza oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01283

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Mendoza conducted by Perry Kaufman on May 26, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Mendoza discusses Mexican American life in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls memories of his education in law.

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Kathryn Domenick oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00472

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kathryn Domenick conducted by Richard Colanduno on February 29, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Domenick discusses atomic testing, politics, the Pony Express, and the economic slump in Las Vegas, Nevada. Domenick also talks about population changes and the political climate of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Jerald Arthur Nelson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01370

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jerald Arthur Nelson conducted by Phillip Dean Nelson on February 28, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Nelson discusses the history of law enforcement in Southern Nevada since 1960s. He also talks about his work experience as a patrolman for the Henderson Police Force.

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Jerald Arthur Nelson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01371

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jerald Arthur Nelson conducted by Phillip Dean Nelson on March 19, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Nelson discusses the history of law enforcement in Southern Nevada. He specifically talks about the history of organized crime and its influence in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

H. P. Fitzgerald oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00581

Abstract

Oral history interview with H. P. Fitzgerald conducted by Kathlyn Wilson on March 09, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fitzgerald discusses black history in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about school integration and being one of the first black administrators for Clark County School District.

Archival Collection

Ruth Parvin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01442

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ruth Parvin conducted by Deborah Radice on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Parvin discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1955. She later discusses the city when it was a small town and talks about the different communities within Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Laurence Ullom oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01857

Abstract

Oral history interview with Laurence Ullom conducted by Cathy Pickins on March 04, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Ullom discusses Las Vegas, Nevada history involving World War II, atomic bomb testing, and Helldorado Parade. Ullom also gives insight on the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

Charis Robbins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01576

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charis Robbins conducted by Steven J. Syzdek on March 17, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Robbins describes her early life living in various towns in California during the early 1900s, namely Silver Peak, California, before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1943.

Archival Collection

Kathleen Kinley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02957

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kathleen Kinley conducted by Jamie Quashnock on December 13, 2007 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Kinley reflects upon her 34-year career in education, with 14 years as a teacher and 20 years as an administrator in the Clark County School District. She discusses her job duties as teacher, assistant principal, principal, and assistant superintendent, and how the positions compare with each other. She also discusses the importance of self-care and leisure time as a balance to the demanding workload.

Archival Collection

Michael Kinnaird oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02958

Abstract

Oral history interview with Michael Kinnaird conducted by Erika Wagstaff on November 17, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Kinnaird reflects upon his nearly 30-year career with the Clark County School District (CCSD) as a middle and high school administrator from the 1970s to the early 2000s. He describes his upbringing and early experiences that led to his pursuit of school administration, and challenges that he faced as an administrator. He discusses challenges surrounding student diversity, and comments on the overall diversity of CCSD.

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