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Faye Rhea Porter oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01495

Abstract

Oral history interview with Faye Rhea Porter conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 13, 2012 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Porter discusses her father's employment at the Nevada Test Site. Porter talks about her father being unable to describe the type of work he did with family or friends and tells anecdotes about the secrecy of the test site. She then recalls her sister and her employment at the Nevada Test Site until an accident on the way to the site resulted in her death.

Archival Collection

Reverend Joseph Baldus oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00063

Abstract

Oral history interview with Reverend Joseph Baldus conducted by Elinor Horden on October 08, 1982 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Baldus discusses his involvement in the Catholic Church and the church history of Nevada.

Archival Collection

Suzanne Dalitz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03222

Abstract

Oral history interview with Suzanne Dalitz conducted by David Schwartz on December 17, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Suzanne Dalitz discusses growing up with her father, Morris Dalitz, and how she maintained their relationship by visiting him in Las Vegas, Nevada after her parents separated. Dalitz mentions that her father kept his family completely separate from his life in organized crime. She discusses her establishment of the Angelica Foundation as well as her involvement with the Mob Museum to curate a story of Morris Dalitz and his history with Las Vegas. Dalitz finishes the interview with a discussion of her relationship with her father and her general experience living in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

John Mance oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02893

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Mance conducted by Claytee D. White on February 27, 1998 for the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Mance discusses his introduction to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), forming a local branch in California in 1955, and his continued involvement with the executive committee of the national organization since that date. He explains the heirarchy and make-up of the NAACP, from the national convention to the local branches and their rights and responsibilities. He continues talking about the officers, who are all volunteers, and the numbers of paid administrative staff. He explains his involvement in the various local branches and his forty-two years as a national board member.

Archival Collection

David Bruce Dill oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00396

Abstract

Oral history interview with David Bruce Dill conducted by R. C. Turner on May 04, 1976 and May 12, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Dill discusses the desert environment, human adaptation to the weather, and the Boulder Dam Bureau of Mines.

Archival Collection

Ortiz family oral histories

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Marta and Pedro Ortiz Family Papers
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Collection Number: MS-01198
Collection Name: Marta and Pedro Ortiz Family Papers
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Lillie and Johnny Smith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03914

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lillie and Johnny Smith conducted by Claytee D. White on October 19, 2023 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, the couple recalls meeting in Tallulah, Louisiana and marrying in 1973. In 1986, they relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada. Both Lillie and Johnny went to Job Corp and received training that they insist changed their lives and the trajectory of their family. Johhny learned how to drive and operate heavy machinery, and his job at Republic Services utilizes those skills. Lillie became a social worker after obtaining a master's degree.

Archival Collection

Rabbi Shea Harlig oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00792

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rabbi Shea Harlig conducted by Barbara Tabach on March 05, 2014 for West Charleston Neighborhoods: An Oral History Project of Ward 1. In his interview Rabbi Harlig discusses creating a Chabad movement in Southern Nevada. Rabbi Harlig also discusses the story of the moving to Las Vegas, founding the Chabad school, and the current Chabad expansion in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Doris Shoong Lee oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01092

Abstract

Oral history interview with Doris Shoong Lee conducted by Sue Fawn Chung on January 03, 2004 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Shoong Lee discusses her father, Joe Shoong, who started the company National Dollar Store. She also discusses her involvement with many philanthropic projects, including some at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with her husband Theodore Lee.

Archival Collection

Linda and Steve Casey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02088

Abstract

Oral history interview with Linda and Steve Casey conducted by Claytee White on June 04, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods-- An Oral History Project of Ward 1. Steve discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and working in the water business installing drinking water systems in new homes. Linda recalls designing homes in the West Charleston, Ward 1 area.

Archival Collection