Oral history interview with Michael Kinnaird conducted by Erika Wagstaff on November 17, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Kinnaird reflects upon his nearly 30-year career with the Clark County School District (CCSD) as a middle and high school administrator from the 1970s to the early 2000s. He describes his upbringing and early experiences that led to his pursuit of school administration, and challenges that he faced as an administrator. He discusses challenges surrounding student diversity, and comments on the overall diversity of CCSD.
Oral history interview with Charles Jauregui conducted by Thomas Box on April 24, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Jauregui reflects upon his 30-year career as a teacher and administrator with the Clark County School District (CCSD). He describes challenges that he faced such as student diversity, and describes his regular responsibilities as principal. He discusses his time as principal at Rancho High School in the 1990s, and challenges that he faced with school safety, curriculum development, and the implementation of technology into the classroom.
Oral history interview with Roy Brown conducted by Rick Godwin on May 21, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During this interview Brown discusses his career as a hairstylist, celebrities he has styled, and the growth of the haircutting industry in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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.
Oral history interview with Art Ham conducted by an unknown interviewer on April 24, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Art Ham discusses Las Vegas, Nevada business and law after World War II.
Oral history interview with Frank Martin conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on September 13, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Martin discusses his early life in Montana and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1961. He recalls his initial interests in carpentry, his employment at the Nevada Test Site, and co-founding his business, Martin-Harris Construction. Martin describes building custom homes, cooperating with architectural firms on a project, and the relationship built between building owners and the construction company. Later, Martin discusses the innovation of technology and its use on the construction site. Lastly, Martin talks about the differences in working for corporations and private owners.
Oral history interview with David Mills conducted by Risa Rosenstein on March 07, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mills discusses the gaming industry in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls the growth of gambling throughout the city. Mills then explains the origins of slot machines and the increase in number of slot machines inside casinos in Las Vegas. Lastly, Mills describes the technological advancement of slot machines.
Oral history interview with Gene Leavitt conducted by his son, Monte Leavitt, on February 28, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mr. Leavitt talks about his career as a truck and bus driver. He also talks about the life in Southern Nevada, the soldiers stationed here, and gambling. Leavitt also briefly discusses doing drilling work on the Boulder (Hoover) Dam.
Oral history interview with Sue H. Morrow conducted by Richard A. Mehl on February 19, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Morrow discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1956 for a teaching position. Morrow also discusses hotels, casinos, and atomic testing. Finally, Morrow discusses her career in education and changes in the education system.