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Derrick Fronckowiak oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02063

Abstract

Oral history interview with Derrick Fronckowiak conducted by Patricia van Betten October 26, 2010 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Fronckowiak discusses living in Blue Diamond, Nevada and describes the house he grew up in at the village. He talks about the fire department in the community and other public buildings around the area. Lastly, Fronckowiak discusses the development of Blue Diamond and the preservation of the rural areas in Blue Diamond.

Archival Collection

John Cahlan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00150

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Cahlan conducted by Gordon R. Brusso on March 30, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Cahlan talks about early Las Vegas, Nevada entertainment.

Archival Collection

Michael Drakulich oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00488

Abstract

Oral history interview with Michael Drakulich conducted by Christopher Zockoll on October 02, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Drakulich discusses his personal Las Vegas, Nevada history from 1955 to 1972, including his career as the Rancho High School basketball coach.

Archival Collection

Bradley Rothermel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01605

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bradley Rothermel conducted by Claytee D. White on July 31, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Rothermel discusses his career as a coach for the Chicago Cubs and athletic director at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) from 1981 to 1990, as well as the history of the athletic programs at UNLV.

Archival Collection

George E. Franklin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00617

Abstract

Oral history interview with George E. Franklin conducted by Linda Arnone on March 09, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Franklin discusses his career as an early Las Vegas, Nevada lawyer.

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

Hazel Shadowen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01674

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hazel Shadowen conducted by Patricia van Betten on March 30, 2004 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Shadowen discusses her personal history and moving to Blue Diamond, Nevada in the late 1930s. She describes her husband's employment at the Blue Diamond and Searchlight, Nevada mines and living at a mining village. Shadowen talks about the cost of living at the time, medical services in the mining village, and resources that were provided for the residents.

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

Frank Bondi oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00120

Abstract

Oral history interview with Frank Bondi conducted by Janice Koukel on June 20, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bondi discusses his personal history, early above-ground atomic testing, and economic, environmental and societal changes in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection