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Edward Ferris oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00572

Abstract

Oral history interview with Edward Ferris conducted by Rafael Lara Jr. on March 16, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In his interview, Ferris discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada, the recession in 1952-1953, The Last Frontier hotel, and the growth of businesses, including his automotive business, and the Las Vegas, Nevada community.

Archival Collection

Fred Goldberg oral history interview: transcript

Date

2017-12-03

Description

Oral history interview with Fred Goldberg conducted by Barbara Tabach on December 03, 2017 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Fred Goldberg shares his experience of flying to Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1, 2017 while the mass shooting occurred on the Strip as well as his eventual arrival in Las Vegas. He describes the changes in travel after the shooting, including the plane's diverted course due to the McCarran airport lockdown and the enforced luggage check at his hotel in Las Vegas. Goldberg discusses his confusion regarding what had happened and his discovery of the tragic events that had occurred.

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Mildred Breedlove oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00244

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mildred Breedlove conducted by Steve Drappo on February 18, 1979 for the Ralph Roske oral history project. During this interview Breedlove discusses her personal experience of owning her own ranch in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Forrest J. Woodward oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02021

Abstract

Oral history interview with Forrest Woodward conducted by Laurie Mearns on February 23, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Woodward discusses arriving to Southern Nevada, its history, and sports.

Archival Collection

Historic Newspaper Archives certificate of authenticity, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

MGM Mirage Corporation Records
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Collection Number: MS-00096
Collection Name: MGM Mirage Corporation Records
Box/Folder: Oversized Box 33

Archival Component

Archives workshop notes, 1978 June 05

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Anna Dean Kepper Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00279
Collection Name: Anna Dean Kepper Papers
Box/Folder: Box 06

Archival Component

Ava Carino oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00565

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ava Carino conducted by Isabelle Rice on November 20, 2021 for the Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Carino recalls their experience as a Filipino American growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada. They discuss working in the gaming industry, past traumatic experiences, and their family's immigration story. Please note the following disclaimer: This interview contains language or content that some may find offensive or triggering. Please contact special.collections@unlv.edu for further information.

Archival Collection

Muriel Euchner oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00548

Abstract

Oral history interview with Muriel Euchner conducted by A. D. Hopkins on December 26, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Euchner discusses what it’s like being part of the “lost generation” of Tonopah, Nevada and her life as child there in the early 1900s.

Archival Collection

Jewish Women's Archive memoranda and correspondence, 2001

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Jewish Nevada Records
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Collection Number: MS-00602
Collection Name: Jewish Nevada Records
Box/Folder: Box 09 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component

Hazel Shadowen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01674

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hazel Shadowen conducted by Patricia van Betten on March 30, 2004 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Shadowen discusses her personal history and moving to Blue Diamond, Nevada in the late 1930s. She describes her husband's employment at the Blue Diamond and Searchlight, Nevada mines and living at a mining village. Shadowen talks about the cost of living at the time, medical services in the mining village, and resources that were provided for the residents.

Archival Collection