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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

Floyd Jenne oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00944

Abstract

Oral history interview with Floyd Jenne conducted by Gordon Brusso on April 04, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mr. Jenne discusses living and working in McGill, Nevada in the 1920’s and 1930’s. He offers insight into the school system in McGill, as well. He also speaks about working in Boulder City, Nevada as a police officer with the Bureau of Reclamation.

Archival Collection

Nevada Gay Rodeo Association in the third annual Gay Pride parade: photographic print, 1999 May 08

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Archival Collection

Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00263
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 039

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Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc. in the Gay Pride parade: photographic print, 1999 May 08

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Item

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Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00263
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 040

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Nevada Gay Rodeo Association in the second annual Gay Pride parade: photographic print, 1998 April 25

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Item

Archival Collection

Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00263
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 038

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Ray Merrill oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01288

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ray Merrill conducted by his son, Rick Merrill, on March 14, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Ray Merrill describes how Las Vegas, Nevada has evolved and expanded over the years since he moved to Southern Nevada in 1942.

Archival Collection

Joe Ariki oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00067

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joe Ariki conducted by Tony Gebbia on March 23, 2001 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Ariki reflects upon his 30-year career as an elementary school teacher and administrator in Denver, Colorado from the 1950s to the 1980s. He describes the process by which he became a teacher and eventually an administrator, and describes his regular job duties and challenges that he faced. He also discusses the introduction of computers into the classroom, and technology’s impact on education. He also offers suggestions for individuals interested in pursuing school administration, and describes what he believes are the qualities of a successful school leader.

Archival Collection

Kathy Foster oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00607

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kathy Foster conducted by Cheryle Trupp on October 05, 2004 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Foster reflects upon her 30-year career as a teacher and administrator with Montana’s Bozeman Public Schools (BPS) and Nevada’s Clark County School District (CCSD). She discusses the different positions that she has held, and describes the process by which she moved from BPS to CCSD. She reflects upon some of her biggest accomplishments and challenges, offers her opinion on student ethics, violence, and curriculum changes, and describes what she believes makes an effective administrator.

Archival Collection

Arno Marsh oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02119

Abstract

Oral history interview with Arno Marsh conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on September 08, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Marsh moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1957. After transferring into the Las Vegas union in 1959, he signed on to perform with Charlie Ventura at the old Thunderbird Hotel. Marsh recalls playing at several different hotels on the Las Vegas strip as well as sharing the stage with a number of famous entertainers in the business. His recollections span several decades and cover a variety of topics related to the Las Vegas jazz scene.

Archival Collection

September Sarno oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02239

Abstract

Oral history interview with September Sarno conducted by David Schwartz on October 06, 2007 for the Remembering Jay Sarno Oral History Project. In this interview, Sarno discusses her early life and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of five. She remembers living at her father’s hotels growing up, the lifestyle she was born into, and the final months before the passing of Jay Sarno. Lastly, Sarno talks about the impact that her father has had in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection