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Clare Woodbury oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02015

Abstract

Oral history interview with Doctor Clare Woodbury conducted by Ralph Roske on September 12, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Woodbury discusses education and medicine as well as sharing his experiences in the medical field in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Judy Jetter oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02106

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judy Jetter conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on September 10, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Jetter discusses being mentored by Woody Herman and others about the art of jazz. She also talks about some jazz musicians in Las Vegas, Nevada, including Gus Mancuso, the Bootlegger, Terri James, and Jobell.

Archival Collection

Al Pehlke oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01458

Abstract

Oral history interview with Al Pehlke conducted by Pete Domphase on April 02, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Pehlke gives a recollection of his life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pehlke also gives a detailed description of the above ground atomic bomb testing.

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Administrative Correspondence Records

Identifier

UA-00021

Abstract

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Administrative Correspondence Records (1959-1982) primarily contain correspondence from administrative departments, committees, and individuals at UNLV including the Graduate Council, the Assistant to the President, Office of the President, Office of the Academic Vice President, and the Library Committee. The collection includes early documents from when UNLV was established as the southern regional extension of the University of Nevada, and later Nevada Southern University. Additional materials include projections, a room use study, and UNLV 25th Anniversary stickers.

Archival Collection

Thalia Dondero oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00478

Abstract

Oral history interview with Thalia Dondero conducted by Claytee D. White on 2014 March 6 and April 2 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In her interview Dondero discusses community organizing in early Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1960s. Dondero also talks about her time in the state legislature.

Archival Collection

Marla Letizia oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02478

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marla Letizia conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 26, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Letizia discusses living in Las Vegas, Nevada since the age of two. She talks about her activity in the Jewish community, owning the Letizia Agency with her husband, and the mobile billboards business.

Archival Collection

Laura Sussman and Wendy Kraft oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02577

Abstract

Oral history interview with Laura Sussman and Wendy Kraft conducted by Barbara Tabach on February 17, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Sussman and Kraft talk about being business partners in Kraft-Sussman Funeral Home, which caters to the Jewish community. They also talk about the local LGBT community as a lesbian couple.

Archival Collection

Evelyn Conerly oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03578

Abstract

Oral history interview with Evelyn Conerly conducted by Claytee D. White on March 11, 2019 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Conerly discusses her early life in Tallulah, Louisiana and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1970. She remembers the Helldorado parade, participating in a letter exchange program, and school integration. Lastly, Conerly talks about her involvement with Les Femmes Douze, and her career in banking.

Archival Collection

Donna Newsom oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01380

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donna Newsom conducted by Claytee D. White on June 11, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Donna Newsom discusses working as a nurse in the southern United States, at a Girl Scout camp in Colorado, and at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses working in real estate in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Archival Collection

Alvin Einberger oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00531

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alvin Einberger conducted by David G. Schwartz on February 08, 2007 for the Remembering Jay Sarno Oral History Interviews. In this interview, Einberger discusses the life of Jay Sarno. He recalls his experiences with Sarno and tells stories about Sarnos’ career in the gaming industry. Lastly, Einberger discusses the opening of Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1966.

Archival Collection