Oral history interview with Marian Oakes conducted by Bernard Kulifay Jr. on February 28, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Oakes describes her childhood after moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1931, and her experience in the school system. Oakes discusses how Las Vegas has grown and the types of opportunities, jobs, and recreation that have been available to women. Oakes also discusses her career as a hairdresser and owning her own salon. Oakes goes on to describe the presence of individuals involved in organized crime around the city, as well as the presence of Howard Hughes.
Archival Collection
This series dates from 1946-1976 and contains correspondence, memos, newsletters, expenses, distribution lists, directories, and press releases generated by Dick Hannah and the staff of Carl Byoir & Associates, a public relations firm hired by Howard Hughes to oversee public relations for himself and his companies.
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