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Alexander Grayson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00723

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alexander Grayson conducted by David Glasco on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers the black experience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Grayson also discusses prejudice, racism, education, and entertainment. Additionally, he recalls relocating to Las Vegas from North Carolina with his family when he was a child.

Archival Collection

Nancy Leveque oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01105

Abstract

Oral history interview with doctor Nancy Leveque conducted by Robin Wright on July 03, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The interview covers, among many wide-ranging topics, Leveque’s move to and away from Las Vegas, her career as a veterinarian, and the practice she and her then-husband built. Leveque also discusses how the city of Las Vegas has changed—environmentally and socially—, special interest groups and social activities, as well as natural phenomena. Throughout the course of the interview, Leveque provides anecdotes about prominent figures and old Las Vegas traditions, such as Helldorado.

Archival Collection

Mel Greb oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00726

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mel Greb conducted by an unknown collector on March 11, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Greb discusses his experiences as a boxing fanatic in Las Vegas, Nevada. Greb also describes attending hundreds of boxing matches, including significant championship matches. Greb then explains the requirements to become a successful boxer.

Archival Collection

Crowd watching Cyndi Lauper perform at Gay Pride, image 004: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer), Sunset Park, 5-10-97. Cyndi Lauper entertaining.

Image

Crowd watching Cyndi Lauper perform at Gay Pride, image 006: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer), Sunset Park, 5-10-97. Cyndi Lauper entertaining.

Image

Crowd watching Cyndi Lauper perform at Gay Pride, image 012: photographic print

Date

1997-05-10

Description

Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer), Sunset Park, 5-10-97. Cyndi Lauper entertaining.

Image

Jesse Scott oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01127

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jesse Scott conducted by Claytee D. White on June 29, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Scott describes growing up in Louisiana and his initial involvement with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as vice president of the youth council. He recalls positions he held beginning in the 1970s with the Las Vegas NAACP branch as an executive director, executive director of the Equal Rights Commission, and later, president of the Las Vegas NAACP.

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

Roy Brown oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00269

Abstract

Oral history interview with Roy Brown conducted by Rick Godwin on May 21, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During this interview Brown discusses his career as a hairstylist, celebrities he has styled, and the growth of the haircutting industry in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Ron M. Portaro oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03212

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ron M. Portaro conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on July 27, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Portaro speaks about Built-Rite Construction, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1993, and meeting notable Las Vegas men such as Pastor Paul Goulet Arnie Adamsen, and Charlie Kajkowski. Potaro also discusses how these experiences enabled him to benefit his church, his family, and his adopted community.

Archival Collection