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Olenda Purdy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01522

Abstract

Oral history interview with Olenda Purdy conducted by Mark Miller on March 12, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Purdy discusses her experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada. She specifically talks about her family history, gambling in Las Vegas, and the changes in the Las Vegas economy and environment since the 1960s.

Archival Collection

Herb Jeffries oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02246

Abstract

Oral history interview with Herb Jeffries conducted by Cork Proctor on 2009 May 5 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. In the interview Jeffries discusses his life as a singer and actor, entertaining in Las Vegas, Nevada where Frank Sinatra offered support when Jeffries encountered racial discrimination. He also talks about his life after retirement, his family, being an America, his military service, and his relationship with Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington as a young performer.

Archival Collection

Eliot King oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01026

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eliot King conducted by an unknown collector on October 20, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. King discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1942 and gives his opinions on the city as it went through changes.

Archival Collection

Robert E. Lake oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01052

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert E. Lake conducted by A.D. Hopkins on September 27, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lake discusses how the layout of Las Vegas, Nevada has changed since he first arrived there.

Archival Collection

Ronald Bananto oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00219

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ronald Bananto conducted by Eric Henningeron March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bonanto discusses police work and life in Pioche, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Joan L. Swift oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02932

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joan Swift conducted by Linda Dyer on February 25, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Swift discusses mining and working at the Clark County Recorders Office.

Archival Collection

Ava Carino oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00565

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ava Carino conducted by Isabelle Rice on November 20, 2021 for the Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Carino recalls their experience as a Filipino American growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada. They discuss working in the gaming industry, past traumatic experiences, and their family's immigration story. Please note the following disclaimer: This interview contains language or content that some may find offensive or triggering. Please contact special.collections@unlv.edu for further information.

Archival Collection

Rita M. Zajac oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02048

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rita M. Zajac conducted by Edward Napierkowski on March 06, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Zajac discusses her recollection of Nevada politics during the 1960s.

Archival Collection

Alice Lowe oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01150

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alice Lowe conducted by Rusty Lee on an unknown date in 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lowe discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1944. Lowe also shares her experiences in Las Vegas, Nevada as the city developed.

Archival Collection

Ben Felix oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00568

Archival Collection