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Ruby Lee Taylor and Susana Loli oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02128

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ruby Lee Taylor and Susana Loli conducted by David Schwartz on April 22, 2015 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Taylor and Loli discuss their careers working at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada and their membership in the Culinary Workers Union Local 226. They begin by discussing their individual job responsibilities, the benefits of being in the union, and the entertainment at the Riviera. They describe which shifts they prefer to work and give an overview of a hotel employee's life. Taylor and Loli conclude by discussing their responses to learning of the Riviera's closing and the health care provided by their union.

Archival Collection

Photograph of an aerial view of Division I, Las Vegas (Nev.), January 22, 1947

Date

1947-01-22

Description

Another aerial view of Division I in Las Vegas.

Image

Campus history and historial aerials, 1959-1990

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Thematic Slides and Prints
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Collection Number: PH-00388-06
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Thematic Slides and Prints
Box/Folder: Box 113

Archival Component

Company Mobility Histories Papers

Identifier

MS-00763

Abstract

The Company Mobility Histories Papers (1972-1977) includes surveys completed by students for Nevada History 117, a course taught by Professor Ralph Roske at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Students followed locations, phone numbers, ownership, and name changes of various businesses over their time of operation. Included were hotels, convenience stores, automotive shops, construction companies, and markets.

Archival Collection

Henry Zigtema oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02055

Abstract

Oral history interview with Henry Zigtema conducted by Cheryl Stewart on February 27, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Zigtema shares personal stories regarding his arrival to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1929, and the development of the city.

Archival Collection

Elda Ohrn oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01411

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elda Ohrn conducted by Joan R. Buckwalter on February 25, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Ohrn discusses her experiences growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1930s and 1940s.

Archival Collection

Louise Madden oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01178

Abstract

Oral history interview with Louise Madden conducted by Jerry Masini on July 08, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Madden discusses her personal history and recalls her various occupations in Las Vegas, Nevada casinos. Madden also discusses the changes in the casinos and the Las Vegas Strip while Las Vegas, Nevada grew in population.

Archival Collection

Harley E. Harmon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00793

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harley E. Harmon conducted by Perry Kaufman on April 14, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project. In his interview Harmon discusses the influences his family has had on the development of Las Vegas, Nevada and Clark County.

Archival Collection

Frank Scott oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01657

Abstract

Oral history interview with Frank Scott conducted by Richard Lloyd Pipkins on January 23, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Scott discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada since the 1930s. He talks about the changes in crime, people settling in the city, and the railroad history of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Frontier Strike: first arrest, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 September 22 (Folder 2 of 2), image 22

Date

1991-09-22

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

Image