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Robert Granger oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00712

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Granger conducted by Conrad Langille on February 10, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During the interview, Granger discusses the different addresses that he has occupied since moving to Southern Nevada in 1951. Granger also mentions his recreational activities, and personal family history.

Archival Collection

Helen D. Newman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01377

Abstract

Oral history interview with Helen D. Newman conducted by Keri Morgan on March 11, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Newman discusses her early life and why she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. She discusses changes in the city from housing developments to growth in education due to the construction of additional schools and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She also discusses the construction of new hotels and resorts. Newman later describes the growth of the Girl Scouts in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Buddy Frank oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02928

Abstract

Oral history interview with Buddy Frank conducted by David Schwartz on January 03, 2017 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. Frank discusses his career in slot operations, including the positions he held in both Nevada and California casino properties. Frank also discusses the utilization of free play as a marketing strategy and the use of Ethernet technology in slot machines. He then talks about how much slots have changed since his start in the business, millennials, skill-based gaming, and the future of slot machines.

Archival Collection

Janet Savalli oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02678

Abstract

Oral history interview with Janet Savalli conducted by Irene Rostine on September 21, 1996 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. Savalli begins her interview by discussing her move to Las Vegas, Nevada as a child in 1945. Savalli then goes on to discuss her 46 year long career at the Southern Nevada Telephone Company. She describes rising through the company starting as an operator and ending as a community relations coordinator. Savalli discusses the company's merger with Sprint and the changes this brought about including the creation of a union and wage and benefits changes. Savalli ends her interview by talking about atomic testing, and how the testing grew to be a part of Las Vegas culture at the time.

Archival Collection

Tim Harney oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00796

Abstract

Oral history interview with Tim Harney conducted by Claytee White on June 12, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Tim Harney begins his interview discussing his moved to Las Vegas in 1965 to take a teaching position at Rancho High School. He additionally discusses his family living in the John S. Park Neighborhood from 1973 to around 1987.

Archival Collection

Brian Block oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00206

Abstract

Oral history interview with Brian Block conducted by Diane Spero on February 27, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Block discusses the construction business, community planning, architectural design, and his personal feelings in regard to the development of the Las Vegas, Nevada area. Block also discusses legalized gambling, politics, mass transit problems, and other social and environmental changes in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Elmore B. Curtis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00463

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elmore B. Curtis conducted by Judy L. Curtis on March 1, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fire department captain, Elmore B. Curtis covers life in Southern Nevada since 1942, including his personal history, and the early development of the Nevada Test Site. During the interview, Curtis also discusses early tourism and socio-economic progress in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

James Rogers oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01587

Abstract

Oral history interview with James Rogers conducted by Claytee D. White on June 30, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project - NAACP. Rogers discusses many issues that affected the black community in Las Vegas, Nevada, gives background on community marches against police brutality, details three controversial cases and legislation that would create a citizen's review board for police and sheriff departments.

Archival Collection

Dale Everett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00559

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dale Everett conducted by John Everett on March 07, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Everett discusses the weather, wildlife, and hunting in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also shares his views on prostitution and gambling in the city.

Archival Collection

Herbert C. Wells oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01944

Abstract

Oral history interview with Herbert C. Wells conducted by Dr. David Emerson on March 08, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Wells discusses his work as a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as well as his credentials within the program.

Archival Collection