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D. L. Newell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01376

Abstract

Oral history interview with D. L. Newell conducted by Paula Sue Curry on February 26, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Newell describes life in Henderson, Nevada during the 1950s and how the city has changed. Newell discusses the companies that established chemical and metal plants in Henderson, how the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada affected Henderson, and the history of gambling in Southern Nevada. He also talks about mining, medical care available in Henderson, local celebrations, and pollution caused by chemical and metal plants.

Archival Collection

Bess Hanson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00787

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bess Hanson conducted by Debra Puepke on February 25, 1971 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project. In her interview Hanson discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and raising a family there.

Archival Collection

Daniel Atti oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00050

Abstract

Oral history interview with Daniel Atti conducted by Don Buttle on March 19, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Atti discusses the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada, casino developments, and hotel operations. He also talks about Las Vegas’ entertainment and vacationing culture.

Archival Collection

Witt C. Olive oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01412

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilford "Witt" C. Olive conducted by Gordon R. Brusso on April 13, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Olive discusses local live entertainment venues during the 1930s and 1940s in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Gay 90's Review, 1960

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Hank Henry Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00490
Collection Name: Hank Henry Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Gay-Straight alliances, 2001

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Daniel Hinkley Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00525
Collection Name: Daniel Hinkley Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Alan Jarlson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00938

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alan Jarlson conducted by Perry Kaufman on June 04, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In his interview, Jarlson discusses the Las Vegas, Nevada newspaper industry and the significant people in the industry. He also discusses other significant people and events in Las Vegas, Nevada history.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Gay Pride Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints, image 001

Description

Stamp on verso: "Donna Michelle Porter Photography Las Vegas NV (702) 222-8306." At the time the photograph was taken Jan Jones Blackhurst was known as Las Vegas, Nevada Mayor Jan Laverty Jones.

William Kelsey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01005

Abstract

Oral history interview with William F. Kelsey conducted by James M. Greene on January 20, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kelsey discusses his life, from being born in Pasadena, California to becoming a businessman in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Jenkins L. Wright oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02027

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jenkins L. Wright conducted by Cliff Keeuer on October 06, 1973 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wright discusses Southern Nevada and personal history. Wright also talks about the growth of casinos and gaming throughout Las Vegas.

Archival Collection