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Jerry Eppenger oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00542

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jerry Eppenger conducted by Claytee D. White on September 09, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview Jerry Eppenger discusses working as a security guard at the Bonanza Hotel and the Nevada Test Site. He then talks about attending dealer school and starting a career in dealing. He then discusses segregation and racial relations in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1970s.

Archival Collection

Howard Booth oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00937

Abstract

Oral history interview with Howard Booth conducted by Jeff van Ee on April 13, 2009 for the UNLV Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Booth discusses environmental changes in Las Vegas, Nevada and addresses his concerns on the lack of environmental protection in southern Nevada. Booth describes the role politics has in environmental policies, his involvement in the establishment of federally protected areas, and his advocacy for public land uses.

Archival Collection

David Mills oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01302

Abstract

Oral history interview with David Mills conducted by Risa Rosenstein on March 07, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mills discusses the gaming industry in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls the growth of gambling throughout the city. Mills then explains the origins of slot machines and the increase in number of slot machines inside casinos in Las Vegas. Lastly, Mills describes the technological advancement of slot machines.

Archival Collection

Max Goot oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00701

Abstract

Oral history interview with Max Goot conducted by Charles Collins on March 22, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Goot recalls the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada after 1945. He also talks about winning the Man of the Year Award from his temple.

Archival Collection

Marvin Frisk oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00633

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marvin Frisk conducted by Roger Tyndall on April 02, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Frisk discusses his career in aviation with United Airlines at McCarren International Airport.

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Mary Sparrow oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01741

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Sparrow conducted by Robert Tolbert on March 20, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sparrow discusses her career as a telephone operator and the history of Las Vegas, Nevada. Sparrow describes her duties as an operator before the advent of the dial system, the growth of Las Vegas, and life in the city during the 1950s.

Archival Collection

Maureen Preuit oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01511

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maureen Preuit conducted by Michael Johnson on March 03, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Preuit discusses her experiences in Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about her experience working as a bar owner and bartender, places she resided in Las Vegas, and environmental changes that has happened during the 1960s and 1970s.

Archival Collection

Michael Kinnaird oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02958

Abstract

Oral history interview with Michael Kinnaird conducted by Erika Wagstaff on November 17, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Kinnaird reflects upon his nearly 30-year career with the Clark County School District (CCSD) as a middle and high school administrator from the 1970s to the early 2000s. He describes his upbringing and early experiences that led to his pursuit of school administration, and challenges that he faced as an administrator. He discusses challenges surrounding student diversity, and comments on the overall diversity of CCSD.

Archival Collection

Charles Jauregui oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00940

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles Jauregui conducted by Thomas Box on April 24, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Jauregui reflects upon his 30-year career as a teacher and administrator with the Clark County School District (CCSD). He describes challenges that he faced such as student diversity, and describes his regular responsibilities as principal. He discusses his time as principal at Rancho High School in the 1990s, and challenges that he faced with school safety, curriculum development, and the implementation of technology into the classroom.

Archival Collection

Gay Pride parade, 1998 April 25

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Bugle Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
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Collection Number: MS-00476
Collection Name: Las Vegas Bugle Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History
Box/Folder: Box 03

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