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Ellis LeFevre oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01097

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ellis LeFevre conducted by A. D. Hopkins on March 01, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, LeFevre discusses his early life in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as his experiences with bootlegging during Prohibition Era, and his encounters with local law enforcement.

Archival Collection

Gary Delvin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00417

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gary Delvin conducted by Roberta Threatt on April 08, 2003 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Delvin reflects upon his nearly 30-year career as an elementary school teacher and administrator in Oregon from the 1970s to the early 2000s. He discusses his upbringing and path to becoming a teacher, his philosophy of education, and training that he feels was most helpful throughout his career.

Archival Collection

Ida Bowser oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00159

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ida Bowser conducted by Claytee D. White on August 30, 2007 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Ida Bowser discusses her career working in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) libraries for 37 years.

Archival Collection

Mel Greb oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00726

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mel Greb conducted by an unknown collector on March 11, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Greb discusses his experiences as a boxing fanatic in Las Vegas, Nevada. Greb also describes attending hundreds of boxing matches, including significant championship matches. Greb then explains the requirements to become a successful boxer.

Archival Collection

Vicki Richardson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01566

Abstract

Oral history interview with Vicki Richardson conducted by Claytee D. White on January 29, 2003 and August 19, 2003 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Richardson discusses teaching art in the Clark County School district and owning businesses, including the Left of Center Art Gallery in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Nancy Horden oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00887

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nancy Horden conducted by Ward Murashige on February 26, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The interview covers Nancy’s family background, and life in Nevada, including home life, recreation, and hobbies. During this interview, Nancy also discusses local development, and the social and environmental changes that have occurred over the span of her lifetime in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

K. Oscar Knudson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01041

Abstract

Oral history interview with K. Oscar Knudson conducted by Dorothy O'Hara on an unknown date in 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Knudson discusses his personal history in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls positive economic changes that Southern Nevada had as a result of tourism.

Archival Collection

Midge Innis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00924

Abstract

Oral history interview with Midge Innis conducted by James Thomas Griffin on May 8, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The two discuss her occupational history as well as how she met her husband. Innis discusses the changes inside casinos and gambling. The interview concludes with Innis’ thoughts on environmental and social changes in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Hacienda history

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Richard B. Taylor Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00341
Collection Name: Richard B. Taylor Papers
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Archival Component

Ruth E. Hazard oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00823

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ruth Hazard conducted by Jeff Crampton on March 27, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hazard offers an overview of life in early Las Vegas, Nevada from 1931 to 1977 including atomic testing.

Archival Collection