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Sophie Bogdanovich Romans oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01591

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sophie Bogdanovich Romans conducted by Patricia van Betten on March 03, 2009 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Romans discusses her family life, including her mother's cleaning routine and her father's gardening habits. Bogdanovich briefly describes the gypsum mines where her father worked in Blue Diamond, Nevada. Romans talks about her childhood, her daily life in Blue Diamond, and her education.

Archival Collection

James Down Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00485

Abstract

Oral history interview with James Down, Jr. conducted by Perry Kaufman on April 07, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Down, Jr. discusses working at the Las Vegas- Review Journal from 1938 to 1941, and working as a Justice of the Peace from 1951 to 1953 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Michael Don Fraser oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03244

Abstract

Oral history interview with Michael Don Fraser conducted by Claytee D. White on September 15, 2017 and September 29, 2017 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In the first interview, Fraser discusses his early life in Osage County, Oklahoma. He talks about being a member of the Boy Scouts of America, attending the University of Tulsa, and his early interest in paper preservation. Fraser recalls working at his first conservation laboratory and repairing books. In the second interview, Fraser discusses digitization in his field of work, and the process of determining what items are worth repairing.

Archival Collection

Linda Van Tuyl oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01867

Abstract

Oral history interview with Linda Van Tuyl conducted by Ruth Brainard on February 22, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Van Tuyl discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1948 to work as a nurse and describes nursing practices during that time. Later, Van Tuyl discusses the integration of accessibility accommodations for people with disabilities throughout Las Vegas. Van Tuyl later shares her thoughts on Medicare and other forms of health insurance.

Archival Collection

Earl and Gloria Alger oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00086

Abstract

Oral history interview with Earl and Gloria Alger conducted by Claytee White on October 29, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Earl and Gloria Alger discuss how they met at the Mormon Church and lived in Las Vegas, Nevada their entire lives. Gloria's great-grandfather Torrel Lewis was one of the original pioneers from Salt Lake City, so they talk of pioneer days in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Dr. William Larkin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02584

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. William Larkin conducted by Ann Larkin on February 10, 2001 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Larkin reflects upon his career as a middle and high school teacher and administrator in Wisconsin. He discusses different schools and universities that he taught at before becoming a principal, challenges that he faced as a new principal, and life experiences that shaped his approach to education. He describes his experiences working with culturally diverse schools, standardized testing, and school violence, and highlights elements of his training that best prepared him for his career. He also provides his opinion on contemporary topics within the education system, such as curriculum changes, salaries, and school board oversight.

Archival Collection

Judge Jack Lehman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01099

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jack Lehman conducted by Claytee D. White on October 17, 2007 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Jack Lehman discusses his military career, the Korean War, and the civil rights movement in Nevada. He also discusses being a lawyer at the biggest law firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, a district court judge, and an instructor of a hotel law class at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Judy and Anthony Purcell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01520

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judy and Anthony Purcell conducted by their daughter, Trina Purcell, on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Judy and Anthony Purcell describe how Las Vegas, Nevada has changed and grown since moving there in 1959. Main topics of discussion include shows and entertainment, safety in Las Vegas, and the couple's life.

Archival Collection

William Trent Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01842

Abstract

Oral history interview with William Trent Jr. conducted by Cathy Joseph on March 23, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Trent discusses his family background, and his personal history in Las Vegas, Nevada. Trent then discusses his work as an electrical contractor, changes in Las Vegas as gambling increased, and he recalls the development of casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.

Archival Collection

Valerie Wiener oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02266

Abstract

Oral history interview with Valerie Wiener conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 20, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Wiener discusses her childhood and being raised in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1950s as well as the academic path that led her career into politics. Throughout Wiener’s interview, she highlights the traditions of the small, but growing Las Vegas Jewish population in the 1960s. Wiener also discusses her community service work and her life mantra of giving.

Archival Collection