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Robert Gore oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00703

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Gore conducted by David Emerson on January 31, 2008 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Gore discusses serving as a public relations officer for the United States Air Force and being a part of the Summa Corporation. He also discusses being one of the main promoters of an engineering school for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Peter V. Gratton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00717

Abstract

Oral history interview with Peter Gratton conducted by Claytee D. White on February 26, 2009 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview Peter Gratton recalls graduating from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 1981. He then discusses starting a career at the UNLV University libraries and becoming the Administrative Assistant III for the Lied Library Building Department.

Archival Collection

Linda Falba McSweeney oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02778

Abstract

Oral history interview with Linda Falba McSweeney conducted by Judy Harrell on May 23, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. McSweeney discusses living in the Huntridge area of Las Vegas, Nevada, and her father managing various casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.

Archival Collection

Nancy Craft oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02446

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nancy Craft conducted by Claytee White on July 28, 2015 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Craft discusses high school in the mid-1950s as a member of the famed marching and dancing group, the Rhythmettes (founded by Evelyn Stuckey) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Robert Lee Taylor oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01808

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Lee Taylor conducted by Nancy Gehring on October 12, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Taylor discusses his job as principal at Park Village School, in Nevada. Taylor also discusses education in Henderson, Nevada and Las Vegas, Nevada, the Basic Magnesium plant, and economic changes in Henderson, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Robert Francis Bergin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00189

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Francis Bergin conducted by Paula Morey on March 05, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During the interview Bergin discusses his personal history, the opening of the Desert Inn Hotel and other casinos, the gambling industry, his visits to Cuba, Wilbur Clark, Howard Hughes, and women in gaming. Digital audio and transcript available.

Archival Collection