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Henry Schutte oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01648

Abstract

Oral history interview with Henry Schutte conducted by an unknown collector on an unknown date in approximately the 1980s for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Schutte discusses working on trains since childhood and explains the type of maintenance he performed. Schutte then describes his career at the Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO).

Archival Collection

Robert Allen III oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00029

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Allen III conducted by Leonardo Gray on March 21, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During this interview Allen discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada from his perspective, high schools in Nevada, casinos, local television stations, sports and recreation, and the Las Vegas Strip.

Archival Collection

Elmer H. Nighswonger oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01388

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elmer H. Nighswonger conducted by Larry Davis on April 02, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Nighswonger discusses the history of the Las Vegas Fire Department and describes his experiences as a firefighter. Nighswonger then discusses the El Rancho Casino fire, and the effect that it had on Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Pamela Calos Hicks oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00850

Abstract

Oral history interview with Pamela Calos Hicks conducted by Elaine Broniecki on February 16, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers Hicks’ recollections of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1955 to 1979. She discusses education, jobs, recreation, above ground atomic test, and socioeconomic changes in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Stella Iaconis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00920

Abstract

Oral history interview with Stella Iaconis conducted by Gary Gione on February 26, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Iaconis talks about seeing the above-ground atomic tests in Southern Nevada from Los Angeles, California and the drastic population growth that occurred after the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

Harold Smith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01714

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harold Smith conducted by Troy Durham on July 08, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Smith discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1943 and recalls his first impressions of the city. Smith also talks about his employment at the Basic Magnesium Plant in Henderson, Nevada. Finally, he discusses the development of Fremont Street, recreational activities, and the Las Vegas Strip.

Archival Collection

Goldie Spicer oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01744

Abstract

Oral history interview with Goldie Spicer conducted by Elmer Herren on February 12, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Spicer discusses working as a cocktail waitress. She also talks about the boom that Las Vegas, Nevada went through when the first casinos were being built, and when the construction of the Boulder (Hoover) Dam occurred. She discusses El Rancho, Twin Lakes, and the Taylor Ranch.

Archival Collection

Rick Tilman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01827

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rick Tilman conducted by Nicholas Christie on February 28, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Tilman discusses his personal history and his educational background. Tilman then describes changes in Las Vegas, Nevada and how gambling helped the Las Vegas economy grow. He later recalls atomic bomb testing, local politics, and the rise of crime throughout Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

William Viera oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01878

Abstract

Oral history interview with William Viera conducted by Ann Louise Pugh on an unknown day in October of 1971 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Viera discusses his work in real estate throughout Las Vegas, Nevada and describes the increase in value of homes, especially newer buildings. Viera later describes his thoughts on why the desert and other surrounding landscape areas would soon be developed.

Archival Collection

Carey Burke oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00298

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carey Burke conducted by Drew Casale on February 23, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Burke discusses moving to Henderson, Nevada with his family at a young age and living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Burke also discusses his profession as a passenger service agent for an airline company. He then talks about McCarran Airport, its various airlines, and the development of the Las Vegas Strip.

Archival Collection