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Judge Joseph Bonaventure oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00119

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judge Joseph Bonaventure conducted by Leolie Sanidad on March 12, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bonaventure discusses his responsibilities as a judge of the Justice Court of Clark County, Nevada. He also discusses important and beneficial changes that the court system went through to improve the Las Vegas, Nevada community. The interview concludes with Judge Bonaventure's opinion on Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Mitchell A. Cobeaga oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00399

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mitchell A. Cobeaga conducted by Raymond E. Frey on March 14, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Mitchell Cobeaga discusses early life in Nevada, the history of the Nevada State Bank, education in Nevada in the 1920s and 1930s, and Southern Nevada's influence over the rest of the state.

Archival Collection

Marjorie McManus oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01268

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marjorie McManus conducted by an unknown interviewer on October 24, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, McManus discusses the history and differences betweeen Boulder City, Nevada and Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about the differences in culture, education, and stances on political issues.

Archival Collection

David Bruce Dill oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00461

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. David Bruce Dill conducted by James Greene on December 20, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers physiological investigations regarding the operation and biological adaptations of people living in the desert environment of Southern Nevada, particularly in Boulder City and Nelson Township.

Archival Collection

Milton I. Schwartz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01651

Abstract

Oral history interview with Milton Schwartz conducted by Claytee D. White on May 03, 2004 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Schwartz discusses working at the Flamingo Hotel right after World War II, starting Valley Hospital and owning many other businesses. He also talks about having a Hebrew academy named after him in Israel, and owning the Yellow-Checker-Star Cab Company. Other topics Schwartz discusses includes being active in the Republican Party and bringing the first medical helicopters to Nevada with a few partners.

Archival Collection

Mike Gausling oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02915

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mike Gausling conducted by David G. Schwartz on December 7, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. In his interview Gausling discusses his forty years in the casino industry. He talks about the positives and negatives in the field of slot management and the differences between local and Strip casino properties.

Archival Collection

Dr. Leonard Kreisler oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02699

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Leonard Kreisler conducted by Barbara Tabach on May 23, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Kreisler talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1973, working at the Nevada Test Site, his involvement with the University Medical Center, and other medical community topics.

Archival Collection

Todd S. Polikoff oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02815

Abstract

Oral history interview with Todd Polikoff conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 30, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. He discusses investing over twenty years in leadership for the Jewish Federation and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in states that include New Jersey, Delaware, Texas, Ohio, and Nevada.

Archival Collection

Tony Scodwell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02131

Abstract

Oral history interview with Tony Scodwell conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on September 29, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. In this interview, Tony Scodwell discusses going to the Berklee School of Music, playing across the world, playing in Las Vegas, Nevada, and eventually settling down in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Bradley Rothermel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01605

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bradley Rothermel conducted by Claytee D. White on July 31, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Rothermel discusses his career as a coach for the Chicago Cubs and athletic director at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) from 1981 to 1990, as well as the history of the athletic programs at UNLV.

Archival Collection