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Jean Peck oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01456

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jean Peck conducted by Thomas Zernzack on February 12, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Peck shares her knowledge about Las Vegas, Nevada, and talks about her experiences living there. Peck later talks about the social changes that Las Vegas went through when gambling was legalized.

Archival Collection

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

Lin Hansen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00785

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ellen L. (Lin) Hansen conducted by Terri Hansen on April 30, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview Hansen discusses the effects of World War II, family history, environmental changes, and government in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Larry L. Woodrum oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02018

Abstract

Oral history interview with Larry Woodrum conducted by Janet Farley on February 15, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Woodrum discusses banking in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Edmund Uehling and Marlon Tinana oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-01855

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Edmund Uehling and Marlon Tinana conducted by Dennis McBride on March 14, 21, and 22, 2000 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In the first interview, Uehling discusses his early life in Boulder City, Nevada, his time as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, becoming aware of his sexuality, and his involvement with the founding of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada in 1992. In the second interview, Uehling and Tinana discuss investing in Las Vegas, Nevada gay community real estate beginning in 1988. They also discuss purchasing and managing business properties, including the Gipsy and The Cave nightclubs. In the third interview, Uehling and Tinana recall Uehling's attempt at running for Clark County, Nevada Sheriff in 1994 and memories of confronting police while managing their business properties. Finally, they discuss managing Bright Pink Literature bookstore (later known as Get Booked).

Archival Collection

Nicholas Popovich oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01492

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nicholas Popovich conducted by James Popovich on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Nicholas discusses working in casinos and the rise of gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nicholas also talks about the changes in Las Vegas and how casinos changed the methods of operations throughout the city.

Archival Collection

Jonce T. Clement oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00209

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jonce T. Clement conducted by Terrance L. Fairchild on March 07, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Clement discusses social and economic changes in Las Vegas, Nevada. Clement then shares the development of the Las Vegas Strip and the first casinos to begin operating.

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Thelma Jenkins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00943

Abstract

Oral history interview with Thelma Jenkins conducted by Lynn Ballard on October 15, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview, Jenkins discusses her training and career as a nurse in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jenkins also talks about her family life and childhood.

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

Joanne Imprescia oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00923

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joanne Imprescia conducted by David Furbush on March 20, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Imprescia discusses her life as a hairdresser in Las Vegas, Nevada. Imprescia discusses the growth of Las Vegas and the local social climate of the 1950s. The interview concludes with Imprescia explaining her experiences as a Las Vegas business owner and the hairdressing industry in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection