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Transcript of interview with Danel Boone by Daniel Pope, February 22, 1977

Date

1977-02-22

Description

Daniel Pope interviews barber Danel Boone, at his home in Nevada. Boone, born in 1932 in Illinois, first moved to Nevada in 1953 before relocating to California in 1956, only to return to Nevada in 1964. During this interview Boone discusses why he came to Las Vegas, the Helldorado parade, church activity, the weather, city parks, Boy Scouts, schools, above ground atomic tests, local history of Southern Nevada, and the ways in which Las Vegas has changed over the years.

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Jack West oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01955

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jack West conducted by Perry Kaufman on June 12, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, West discusses his experience and employment in the advertising industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. West also explains the significance of publicity campaigns for companies.

Archival Collection

F. Andrew Taylor oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01805

Abstract

Oral history interview with F. Andrew Taylor conducted by Claytee White on September 30, 2013 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Taylor discusses his career as a Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter and the evolution of Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1990s.

Archival Collection

Sharon Gutzman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00756

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sharon Gutzman conducted by Lisa Mades on March 13, 1981, for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Gutzman discusses early Las Vegas, Nevada, including early businesses, the first casinos, and the first airport. She also discusses education, shopping, recreation, entertainment, and gambling.

Archival Collection

Dee Hicks oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00848

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dee Hicks conducted by Emily Powers on May 4, 2008 for the Heart to Heart Oral History Project. Hicks discusses working as a nurse and an administrator at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses her volunteer work on issues relating to nursing.

Archival Collection

Japanese Peruvian Oral History Project booklet The Japanese Latin Americans and World War II, approximately 1991 to 2000

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Sue Fawn Chung Collection on Asians in Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00332
Collection Name: Sue Fawn Chung Collection on Asians in Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 05

Archival Component

Art Trelease oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03336

Abstract

Oral history interview with Art Trelease conducted by Patricia Holland on May 16, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Trelease discusses the fire department in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Robert N. Broadbent oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00255

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert N. Broadbent conducted by Seneca Eugene Anderson on March 01, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Broadbent, the first mayor of Boulder City, Nevada discusses origination, government, and changes in Boulder City.

Archival Collection

Elinor Horden oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00886

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elinor Horden conducted by Valerie Fujii on February 13, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Horden discusses local entertainment in the 1950s, as well as the social and environmental changes that have occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Barbara Wilde oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01978

Abstract

Oral history interview with Barbara Wilde conducted by Candy Lorman on September 27, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wilde discusses her early life growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls her experiences living there as a local. Wilde lastly discusses general changes that Las Vegas has underwent.

Archival Collection