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Clifford A. Lorenz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01147

Abstract

Oral history interview with Clifford A. Lorenz conducted by Stephen B. Tomiak on March 11, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lorenz talks about the history of early Las Vegas, Nevada. He specifically talks about the construction of downtown hotels, tourism, the entertainment industry, and the reputation of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Evelyn Peralto oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01460

Abstract

Oral history interview with Evelyn Peralto conducted by Richard Byrnes on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Peralto discusses her knowledge on railroads and the development of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Vincent Kethen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01013

Abstract

Oral history interview with Vincent Kethen conducted by Claytee White on December 23, 2009 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Kethen was born in 1964 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the year that desegregation of schools started there. He discusses his experiences as an African-American child being bused to a white school, John S. Park Elementary. He also discusses growing up in that era and giving back to the community by being a youth basketball coach.

Archival Collection

Carus Lortz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01148

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carus Lortz conducted by Corrado R. Carey on February 26, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lortz talks about his life and the history of Las Vegas, Nevada. He specifically talks about his religious background and the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Women's Mikva at Chabad of Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

The Women's Mikva as seen at the Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.

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Photograph of Chabad of Las Vegas men's Mikva, Las Vegas (Nev.), September 22, 2016

Date

2016-09-22

Description

The men's Mikva as seen at the Chabad of Las Vegas at 1261 Arville Street.

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Vern Willis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01995

Abstract

Oral history interview with Vern Willis conducted by Perry Kaufman in the 1970s for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In his interview Willis discusses the telephone company in Las Vegas, Nevada. He talks about the telephone industry both from a utility and customer perspective.

Archival Collection

Gay Switchboard, 1982

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00251
Collection Name: Las Vegas, Nevada LGBTQ Collection
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component

Elizabeth Kelly oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03260

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elizabeth Kelly conducted by Jeff DeLoca on April 02, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kelly discusses arriving to Southern Nevada from Scotland in the 1920’s. Kelly also talks about early life in Las Vegas, Nevada and the growth of the city.

Archival Collection

Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center Honorarium: photographic prints

Date

2002-05-04

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Gay and Lesbian Community Center Honorarium Hardrock Hotel and Casino (5-4-02).

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