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Emma Ellsworth oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00535

Abstract

Oral history interview with Emma Ellsworth conducted by Clark Ellsworth on March 4, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project On Early Las Vegas. Ellsworth first talks about getting married and moving to Pioche, Nevada during the Great Depression. She also talks about raising a family in Las Vegas, Nevada and about her husband working at Beneficial Life, a life insurance company. She also discusses Mormon churches in Las Vegas. She also discusses Mormon churches in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Jacqueline Evans oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00553

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jacqueline Evans conducted by Susan Rapport on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Jacqueline Evans discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. She also talks about her extracurricular activities in high school, recreational activities, and other forms of entertainment. She also discusses political events in the 1960s, her husband's involvement in Native American affairs, and the flooding problem in Las Vegas.

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Helen Manix oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01187

Abstract

Oral history interview with Helen Manix conducted by Sherry O’Neil on October 25, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Helen Manix shares her experiences in Boulder City, Nevada as the owner of the first department store. Manix discusses the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam and the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada as gambling became legal.

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Mary Habbart oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00759

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Habbart conducted by David R. Patt on March 07, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview offers an overview of life in Las Vegas, Nevada in the early days, which included: atomic testing, floods, prostitution on Block 16, early Fremont Street and Duck Creek. Also discussed during this interview: Sunset Park, The Roosevelts, Bugsy Siegel, local government and the Hoover Dam.

Archival Collection

LaMar Foremaster oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00602

Abstract

Oral history interview with LaMar Foremaster conducted by Gregory M. Hall on February 14, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Foremaster discusses the changes, growth, and development of Southern Nevada from 1907 to 1979. Foremaster also discusses the Old Ranch, Boulder Dam, Hoover Dam, Fremont Street and the Strip. He then talks about his religious ties to the Mormon Church and his political activities in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Collins, Kathleen, 1903-1994

Kathleen Collins was born September 22, 1902 in San Antonio, Texas and died September 24, 1994 in San Antonio, Texas. She was an actress

Person

Swissair, menu, 1989

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File

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UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00436
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Menu Collection
Box/Folder: Box 97

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Bryce Canyon, Utah: photographic slides, 1964 to 1973

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Eric A. Jamieson Photographs
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Collection Number: PH-00432
Collection Name: Eric A. Jamieson Photographs
Box/Folder: Box 01

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Marriage: same-sex [Hawaii], 1994 to 1996

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Alan Cummings Research Files
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Collection Number: MS-01038
Collection Name: Alan Cummings Research Files
Box/Folder: Box 01

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Women of Ellesburg, Washington State IWY, 1977

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Jean Ford Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00025
Collection Name: Jean Ford Papers
Box/Folder: Box 37

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