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Joseph and Mildred Kine oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01025

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joseph and Mildred Kine conducted by Jay Brewer on April 29, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The Kines discuss Boulder City, Nevada and the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam. The interview concludes with discussion surrounding Army camps and living conditions.

Archival Collection

Gerry Gauthier oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03303

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gerry Gauthier conducted by an unknown interviewer on June 23, 2004 for the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Gauthier talks at length about his experiences as an Army infantryman in the Philippines and as a survivor of the Bataan Death March and subsequent internment at camps in the Philippines and Japan. He first describes his upbringing and education in Michigan and his desire to enlist in the Army in 1940. He then describes his experiences of war, capture, and internment and his release after three years and five months of captivity. He also talks about his life after the war, from the extensive period of hospitalization and rehabilitation to his marriage and thirty-five year career in the U. S. Postal Service. Finally, he discusses his retirement and move to Henderson, Nevada in 1997.

Archival Collection

Dr. Agnes Lockette oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01130

Abstract

Oral history interview with Agnes Lockette conducted by Shannon Smith on February 26, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lockette discusses her time as a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the early childhood education program she was responsible for developing, and the evolution of education in Nevada from the 1950s to 1980.

Archival Collection

Women in History clippings, 1995

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Soroptimist International of Greater Las Vegas and Paradise Valley Records
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Collection Number: MS-00443
Collection Name: Soroptimist International of Greater Las Vegas and Paradise Valley Records
Box/Folder: Box 20

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History book publicity, 1989

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Richard B. Taylor Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00341
Collection Name: Richard B. Taylor Papers
Box/Folder: Box 06

Archival Component

Video tape history, 1989

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Richard B. Taylor Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00341
Collection Name: Richard B. Taylor Papers
Box/Folder: Box 07

Archival Component

History of Variety Club, 1955

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Variety Club Records
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Collection Number: MS-00590
Collection Name: Las Vegas Variety Club Records
Box/Folder: Box 02

Archival Component

Doris Mae Christensen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00187

Abstract

Oral history interview with Doris Mae Christensen conducted by Karen Christensen on February 16, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Doris discusses economic, environmental and social changes in Las Vegas, Nevada. Doris also discusses World War II and the Old Ranch (Mormon Fort).

Archival Collection

Frances and Wilson Bowsher oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00229

Abstract

Oral history interview with Frances and Wilson Bowsher conducted by J. C. Thiem on February 26, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The Wilsons discuss atomic testing, the testing facilities, Howard Hughes, and changes in Las Vegas, Nevada since the 1950s.

Archival Collection

Roxalana Morgan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03651

Abstract

Oral history interview with Roxalana "Mrs. Morgan" Morgan conducted by Faye and Dan Dannatt circa 1964 to 1965. In this interview, Morgan reads her original manuscript that would be used for a book regarding her experience living on Sunrise Mountain near Las Vegas, Nevada. She discusses her religious reasons for going to the mountain, people that she met while on the mountain, and some of her biggest challenges with wildlife and no shelter. Digital transcript available; no audio recording.

Archival Collection