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Hobert D. Blair oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00200

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hobert D. Blair conducted by Jay Brewer on April 20, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The interview covers the growth of Boulder City, Nevada from 1931 to 1975. Blair discusses his work history and the social activities available in Boulder City. Blair also talks about the development of Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Lawrence Hawley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00813

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lawrence Hawley conducted by Andy Sturgeon on March 13, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The two discuss how Hawley first came to Nevada, as well as his personal family history. Hawley describes Hoover Dam as it was being built, the effects of the Depression on Nevada, and how Las Vegas has grown in size. Hawley also discusses liquor laws and how practicing law has changed since he first moved to Nevada.

Archival Collection

Nevada history, 1976

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Regional History Files
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Collection Number: MS-00547
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Regional History Files
Box/Folder: Box 04

Archival Component

Oral History, 1965

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00809
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 18

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Mail History, 1970

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00809
Collection Name: Las Vegas Library Regional History Files Collection
Box/Folder: Box 15

Archival Component

Helen M. Baucum oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00168

Abstract

Oral history interview with Helen M. Baucum conducted by William Marshall on February 28, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Baucum discusses her life as a local Nevadan. The interview covers Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Henderson, Nevada.Baucum also discusses her family history.

Archival Collection

Donnie Pomeray oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01489

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donnie Pomeray conducted by an unspecified individual in approximately 2006 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Pomeray reflects upon his upbringing in Blue Diamond, Nevada. He discusses where he grew up, his leisure activities, and community life.

Archival Collection

Harley E. Harmon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00794

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harley E. Harmon conducted by A.D. Hopkins on September 16, 1998 for the Las Vegas Review Journal First 100 Oral History Project. In his interview Harmon discusses his family's influence on the development of Las Vegas, Nevada and Clark County.

Archival Collection

Will Collins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02542

Archival Collection

Ida Harris oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00799

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ida Harris conducted by Marilyn B. Real on May 05, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview Harris discusses life in a developing Las Vegas, Nevada and ranches in Las Vegas area.

Archival Collection