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Nancy Norris oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01394

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nancy Norris conducted by Elizabeth Schwartz on March 11, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Norris discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada where her husband was working for the railroad company. Norris also discusses nursing and what Las Vegas was like during wartime. Lastly, Norris discusses the growth and development of casinos in the city.

Archival Collection

Theresa Page oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01423

Abstract

Oral history interview with Theresa Page conducted by Michael Hamelmann on March 01, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Page discusses her early life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Later, Page discusses the atomic bomb testing and the possible economic benefits it had on Las Vegas. Lastly, Page discusses the reasons people have had for moving to Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Eva D. Peterson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01474

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eva D. Peterson conducted by James Greene on November 30, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Peterson discusses her life in Nelson, Nevada. Peterson talks about her family life and describes her career as an educator. Finally, Nelson mentions moving to other cities in Nevada such as Searchlight, Las Vegas, and Boulder City.

Archival Collection

Harry Myers oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01359

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harry Myers conducted by Dan D’Amico on February 26, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Myers discusses arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1942 to work at the Basic Magnesium Plant. Myers then discusses the increase in gambling and development of casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. Myers later describes the social changes throughout Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Wilfred Voss oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01887

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilfred Voss conducted by Ann Chetelat on March 02, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Voss discusses his personal history and employment experiences. He goes on to describe his employment at the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) as a laborer and recalls the construction process. Voss then discusses his involvement with the Masonic Lodge in Boulder City, Nevada.

Archival Collection

"Tommy" oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02056

Abstract

Oral history interview with "Tommy" conducted by Dennis McBride on April 28, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Thompson discusses his life as a gay man, his parents’ acceptance despite being heavily religious, and writing poems for the Las Vegas Bugle for many years.

Archival Collection

CD cover, Back to the Old School, featuring Hamburger Heaven sign, undated

Date

Unknown year

Description

"Back to the Old School" audio CD cover featuring Hamburger Heaven sign.

Image

Newspaper clipping, Training is best bet in managing disasters, Las Vegas Review-Journal (?), July 16, 2011

Date

2011-07-16

Description

Las Vegas Review Journal article quotes Greg McCurdy about local FEMA disaster training and plans.

Text

Dal Peterson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01477

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dal Peterson conducted by Daion Dall on February 28, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Peterson recalls the opening of Boulder (Hoover) Dam, and the significance of the Helldorado Parade. Peterson later discusses environmental and social changes throughout Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Ann McGinley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01258

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ann McGinley conducted by Claytee White on August 01, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. McGinley discusses her careers working as a lawyer and teaching at several law schools before coming to teach at the Boyd Law School at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1999.

Archival Collection