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Angela Tampol oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01336

Abstract

Oral history interview with Angela Tampol conducted by Isabelle Rice on November 20, 2021 for the Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interivew, Tampol shares her experiences as a Filipina American living in the Bay Area of California and since 2018, Las Vegas, Nevada. She discusses her thoughts on beauty standards for Asian women, living in the Philippines for a short time for education, and her involvement in the Bruha Baddies community. She also shares her experience (or lack thereof) of racism as a person of color.

Archival Collection

Jack Lindell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01120

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jack Lindell conducted by Michael Forrest on February 24, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, Lindell discusses arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada from California in 1951 for new employment opportunities. He discusses working as a building contractor, developer, and as a teacher.

Archival Collection

Fred E. Anderson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00040

Abstract

Oral history interview with Fred Anderson conducted by Cortez Corley on April 22, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Anderson discusses his history of living in Ely, Nevada. Anderson primarily discusses his experiences as a miner working for the Kennecott Copper Corporation. He also mentions his experiences with unions, atomic testing, and the growth of Nevada in general.

Archival Collection

Wilma Freemyer oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00623

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilma Freemyer conducted by Suzanne Haag on February 22, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Freemyer discusses early Las Vegas, Nevada’s history during the 1930's and the Las Vegas-Review Journal.

Archival Collection

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

Ann K. Johnson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00950

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ann K. Johnson conducted by Wanda Cortés on March 03, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Johnson discusses her educational and occupational history, as well as Las Vegas, Nevada’s population growth during the 1970s.

Archival Collection

Don Feldman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00567

Abstract

Oral history interview with Don Feldman conducted by Mitchell Young on March 05, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Feldman discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada, his family history, and changes in the employment, educational, tourism, and gambling industries.

Archival Collection

Wayne Tanaka oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-01801

Archival Collection