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Perle Garrett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00653

Abstract

Oral history interview with Perle Garrett conducted by Marilyn Swanson on March 02, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Perle Garrett discusses Boulder City during the 1930s, the building of the Boulder Dam, Six Companies houses, family life, churches in Las Vegas, Nevada, and recreational activities for local children.

Archival Collection

Jeanne Sheehan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01686

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jeanne Sheehan conducted by Bryan Human on March 08, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sheehan discusses her personal history and life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sheehan discusses her career as a travel agent, getting her pilot's license, and how Las Vegas has changed.

Archival Collection

Kaku Makino and Julie Kano oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03749

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kaku Makino and Julie Kano conducted by Kristel Peralta, Vanessa Concepcion, Ayrton Yamaguchi, and Stefani Evans on March 22, 2021 for the Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Makino discusses his early life in Tokyo, Japan and becoming a chef. He recalls arriving to the United States in 1989, establishing the Todai (now Makino Sushi & Seafood Buffet) restaurant chain, and opening nineteen locations in California, Florida, and in Hawaii. Kano talks about her upbringing in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan and describes Japan during the Meiji era. She remembers arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2000 and the cultural change she experienced. Lastly, Makino and Kano discuss the restaurant industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Archival Collection

Ray Merrill oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01288

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ray Merrill conducted by his son, Rick Merrill, on March 14, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Ray Merrill describes how Las Vegas, Nevada has evolved and expanded over the years since he moved to Southern Nevada in 1942.

Archival Collection

Herb Knauss oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01033

Abstract

Oral history interview with Herb Knauss conducted by James Greene on September 29, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Knausse discusses Camp Wilson in Boulder City, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Arthur Townsend oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01840

Abstract

Oral history interview with Arthur Townsend conducted by Michael W. Brehm on March 07, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Townsend discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1947. He goes into detail about his personal life. Townsend describes the Las Vegas Strip and also discusses gambling.

Archival Collection

Alberta Powell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01502

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alberta Powell conducted by Karen Rempal on March 08, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, Powell discusses her family's history in Las Vegas, Nevada. Powell discusses her education and experiences attending Las Vegas High School, her family travels, and her life in general in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Lee Gray oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00722

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lee Gray conducted by Claytee D. White on November 20, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview Lee Gray discusses working at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a grounds keeper, a member of the moving crew, a member of the heating/ventilation and air conditioning crew. He then talks about transitioning to supervisor of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Heating/Ventilation and Air Conditioning department.

Archival Collection

Hank Gordon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02876

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hank Gordon conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on October 26, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Gordon discusses the first shopping center that he built in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1988. He also talks about the issues with building commercial and retail in Las Vegas. He then talks about his term on the Las Vegas City Planning Commission.

Archival Collection

Tom Wright oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02032

Abstract

Oral history interview with Tom Wright conducted by Claytee White on February 14, 2005 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas History Project. Wright opens his interview by discussing his family history and his education. He then describes what the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was like in the 1960s and his father's experiences working at the newly established university. Wright then recalls his own experiences at UNLV in the history department as a "Latin Americanist" professor and dean. He also discusses Latin American history and his dissertation about Chilean politics.

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