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Gloria Marc oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01192

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gloria Marc conducted by Sherri Beryl Marc on March 08, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Marc discusses her impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada when arriving in 1959. Marc also discusses her personal history, Lake Mead, and recreational activities in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Herb Knauss oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01033

Abstract

Oral history interview with Herb Knauss conducted by James Greene on September 29, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Knausse discusses Camp Wilson in Boulder City, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Chic Hecht oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00826

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mayer Jacob (Chic) Hecht conducted by Julie Sefman on April 02, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Chic Hecht discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1945. He also talks about the retail business world, being a state senator, being a U.S. senator, and being an ambassador to the island nation of the Bahamas.

Archival Collection

Dee Hicks oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00848

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dee Hicks conducted by Emily Powers on May 4, 2008 for the Heart to Heart Oral History Project. Hicks discusses working as a nurse and an administrator at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses her volunteer work on issues relating to nursing.

Archival Collection

Jerrie Merritt oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02894

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jerrie Merritt conducted by Lisa McAllister on November 23, 2015 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Merritt discusses her early life in Alabama, and relocating to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Lillian Whalen oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-01958

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Lillian Whalen conducted by Laura Bell on September 21, 1974 and November 22, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Whalen discusses her personal history in Boulder City, Nevada since the 1930s. Whalen then describes social life, the increase of local businesses, and the overall growth of Boulder City.

Archival Collection

Marjorie McManus oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01268

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marjorie McManus conducted by an unknown interviewer on October 24, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, McManus discusses the history and differences betweeen Boulder City, Nevada and Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about the differences in culture, education, and stances on political issues.

Archival Collection

Las Vegas history

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

North Las Vegas Library District Collection on Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00651
Collection Name: North Las Vegas Library District Collection on Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

History of the School of Nursing

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing Records
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Collection Number: UA-00011
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing Records
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Jack West oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01955

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jack West conducted by Perry Kaufman on June 12, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, West discusses his experience and employment in the advertising industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. West also explains the significance of publicity campaigns for companies.

Archival Collection