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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

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.

Archival Collection

Charles A. Bennett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00186

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles A. Bennett conducted by Michael E. Kulwin on March 05, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bennett discusses early gaming figures, real estate, Howard Hughes, and casino development. Bennett also weighs in on the Carol Lombard plane crash tragedy, and the early atomic bomb tests conducted in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Marge Appuglise oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00047

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marge Appuglise conducted by Derrick Yeoman on November 27, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Appuglise reflects upon her initial pursuit of school administration, and issues within the educational system that motivated her to pursue principalship. She describes her approach to educational leadership, and how her life experiences influenced that approach. She discusses parental involvement with schools, and the importance of administrators maintaining relationships with parents. She also describes her approach to creating a safe learning environment, and her role as an administrator in fostering that environment.

Archival Collection

Hugh Key oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01016

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hugh Key conducted by Bob Bush on February 21, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Key discusses spending over thirty years in Las Vegas, Nevada. His wife, Mrs. Key, is also present during the interview and offers a few remarks.

Archival Collection

Shirley Mudra oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01346

Abstract

Oral history interview with Shirley Mudra conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 30, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview Shirley Mudra discusses life as the wife of a Nevada Test Site manager, family life in Las Vegas, Nevada, details of Las Vegas post 1966, and friendships in the city.

Archival Collection

Dick Sheridan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01691

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dick Sheridan conducted by Mike McGuire on March 18, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sheridan discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1945. Sheridan discusses the growth of the city as well as the development of multiple hotels and casinos. Sheridan also discusses gambling and the gaming industry.

Archival Collection

Darlene Kelly oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01002

Abstract

Oral history interview with Darlene Kelly conducted by David P. Wiser on March 16, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kelly discusses how she first arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada and her occupational history. Kelly goes on to describe the Stewart Ranch, as well as the social environment of the 1940s and 1950s in Southern Nevada.

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

Morgan J. Sweeney oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02069

Abstract

Oral history interview with Morgan J. Sweeny conducted by James M. Greene on September 20, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Sweeny discusses Boulder City, Nevada and the Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection