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William Brymer oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00280

Abstract

Oral history interview with William Brymer conducted by Rob Mullaney on March 09, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Brymer explains how he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada for the gaming attractions and eventually married and had two children. Brymer talks about working as a craps dealer at the Frontier Club in Downtown Las Vegas, the Last Frontier on the Las Vegas Strip, and later a pit boss at the Sahara. Brymer also discusses a visit by Lyndon B. Johnson, the early atomic testing, the importance of religion in his life, changes in climate, the development of the Strip, the existence and decline of agriculture, and some of the entertainers who performed on the Strip.

Archival Collection

Bill Richardson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01564

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bill Richardson conducted by Gretchen Schroeder on May 10, 2008 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Richardson discusses living in Nelson, Nevada and later moving to Blue Diamond Village, Nevada where his father worked in the mines. He describes education in the Village and the homes that were built there. Later, Richardson talks about his father’s lumberyard, which received lumber from Mount Charleston, and Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1940s. Lastly, he describes his employment at the Nevada Test Site as a forklift operator.

Archival Collection

Andres Dominguez oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03556

Abstract

Oral history interview with Andres Dominguez conducted by Marcela Rodriguez Campo, Laurents Bañuelos-Benitez, and Barbara Tabach on February 11, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Dominguez discusses his upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada and growing up on the Eastside. He talks about the history of barbering in his family, and his path to becoming a barber. Dominguez describes the process of acquiring the barbershop at the El Cortez Hotel and Casino, and the significance of the location to his family. Lastly, Dominguez discusses his perspective on life, the importance of networking, and his decision in naming his shop Speakeasy Barbershop LV.

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Morgan J. Sweeney oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02069

Abstract

Oral history interview with Morgan J. Sweeny conducted by James M. Greene on September 20, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Sweeny discusses Boulder City, Nevada and the Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

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Marguerite Goldstein oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00693

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marguerite Goldstein conducted by Carol A. Semendoff on February 25, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers early Las Vegas, Nevada from 1950 to 1979. Also included during this interview is discussion on local dignitaries, the growth of Las Vegas, gambling as the major industry, Las Vegas Strip hotels, and housing developments.

Archival Collection

Stephen Schneider oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03250

Abstract

Oral history interview with Stephen Schneider conducted by Stefani Evans on October 10, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Schneider discusses his early life and English education. He recalls arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1967, being an English teacher at Bishop Gorman High School, and his early interest in real estate. Schneider talks about obtaining his real estate license and forming Berkshire Hathaway Americana Group Realtors. Lastly, Schneider discusses Special Improvement Districts.

Archival Collection

Howard Booth oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00937

Abstract

Oral history interview with Howard Booth conducted by Jeff van Ee on April 13, 2009 for the UNLV Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Booth discusses environmental changes in Las Vegas, Nevada and addresses his concerns on the lack of environmental protection in southern Nevada. Booth describes the role politics has in environmental policies, his involvement in the establishment of federally protected areas, and his advocacy for public land uses.

Archival Collection

Maceo Anderson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00041

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maceo Anderson conducted by Cassandra Wesley on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Anderson discusses black entertainers in Las Vegas, Nevada, his experiences in tap dancing, and education.

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Dennis Ritz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03245

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dennis Ritz conducted by Claytee D. White on September 29, 2017 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Ritz discusses his early life in rural Pennsylvania. He recalls his initial interest in entertainment, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1965, and becoming an entertainment director for hotels and casinos. Ritz talks about the influence of organized crime in Las Vegas, and the various shows he worked on.

Archival Collection

Sydney Wickliffe oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02766

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sydney Wickliffe conducted by Claytee D. White on February 01, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Wickliffe discusses her childhood in both Long Beach, California and Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses working as an auditor for the Gaming Control Board, then as deputy chief. Wickliffe then talks about her position as director of Nevada's Department of Business and Industry and serving as a member of Governor Kenny Guinn's cabinet.

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