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William Murphy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01357

Abstract

Oral history interview with William Murphy conducted by Donald Sutherland on February 20, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Murphy discusses his life in Henderson, Nevada. Murphy describes the growth of the city and briefly talks about subjects such as atomic bomb testing, indoor heating, and his career in the U.S. Navy.

Archival Collection

Cliff Luzier oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01164

Abstract

Oral history interview with Cliff Luzier conducted by Jerry Masick on May 27, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Luzier discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada to work on the Boulder (Hoover) Dam in 1932. Luzier also discusses his personal history and recalls experiencing the ways Las Vegas, Nevada has developed.

Archival Collection

Neil H. Holmes oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00881

Abstract

Oral history interview with Neil H. Holmes conducted by James Greene on January 14, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Holmes discusses the Boulder City, Nevada education system, family life, employment opportunities, housing, and the building of Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

Harold C. Flint oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00590

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harold C. Flint conducted by Patricia McFadden on February 15, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Flint discusses unions in the casinos, prostitution, minority groups’ populations, the Nevada Atomic Test Site, education, and entertainers’ residencies.

Archival Collection

Charlie McLean oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02134

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charlie McLean conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on December 14, 2007 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. McLean discusses making a living playing for the Ice Capades—traveling entertainment shows featuring theatrical ice skating performances—and in jazz bands after graduating from college. He also discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1960 and playing at hotels such as the Frontier, Desert Inn, Riviera, Sahara, and the Tropicana.

Archival Collection

Marvin Vallone oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01862

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marvin Vallone conducted by Eileen Jonas on March 02, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Vallone discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada and his first occupations in gaming as a card dealer. Vallone also discusses the growth of gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada and the development of casinos throughout the city.

Archival Collection

Carl Ciliax oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00382

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carl Ciliax conducted by Gary Wood on March 08, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Ciliax first describes his family history, and his early interests in wildlife. Ciliax then discusses his early experiences in hunting and his eventual interest in conservationism and preservation.

Archival Collection

Howard E. Hollingsworth oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00877

Abstract

Oral history interview with Howard E. Hollingsworth conducted by Joseph Concannen on February 23, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hollingsworth discusses the Mormon Fort, ranches, and the railroad.

Archival Collection

Mary E. Habbart oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00863

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary E. Habbart conducted by Pamela Larkins on July 15, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The two discuss Habbart’s personal family history and her family’s reasons for moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Habbart also describes social and economic changes to Las Vegas and her local dairy farm.

Archival Collection

Kenneth Johann oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00949

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kenneth Johann conducted by Gloria Banks on March 01, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Johann discusses the origin of his business and early land prices in Southern Nevada. Johann also explains the history of his investments and how land development progressed in Las Vegas, Nevada from the 1950s onward.

Archival Collection