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Florence Schroeder oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01645

Abstract

Oral history interview with Florence Schroeder conducted by DeAnn E. Hunt on March 08, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Schroeder discusses her employment with the Extension Service as a home demonstration agent in Southern Nevada. She also describes her employment as a teacher in Clark County and Lincoln County, and explains her involvement with the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Later, Schroeder discusses the education system and social life in Southern Nevada.

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Ertis L. North oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01395

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ertis L. North conducted by Wendy Carr on March 13, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, North discusses his life in Las Vegas, Nevada, starting with his family's move to Las Vegas during the Great Depression. North describes family recreation activities like bowling and visiting Mount Charleston. Lastly, North discusses the logistics of living and getting supplies to Las Vegas during the 1920s-1930s.

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Emma Oliver oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01414

Abstract

Oral history interview with Emma Oliver conducted by Jan Marshall on March 19, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Oliver discusses her personal history and the history of Las Vegas, Nevada. Oliver discusses how Las Vegas has changed, casinos in Las Vegas, the Mormon Church, and the race riots at a shopping center in North Las Vegas in 1968. Oliver also discusses race relations between white and African American children in schools.

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Stanley Paher oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01424

Abstract

Oral history interview with Stanley Paher conducted by Javier Romero on March 04, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Paher describes his personal history in Las Vegas, Nevada and the layout of the city when its population was only eight thousand people. Paher describes the development of bigger casinos in Las Vegas and the evolution of the Strip. Paher also discusses his career as a writer and publisher, writing about the ghost towns of Nevada.

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Alice Paiz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01426

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alice Paiz conducted by Elizabeth Farmer on March 20, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Paiz describes her personal history and how she has seen Las Vegas, Nevada develop since moving there in 1952. Paiz discusses being a Boy Scouts Den Mother, entertainment in Las Vegas, and the Helldorado Festival. Paiz also discusses various reasons why women have more opportunities in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Ned Parcell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01430

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ned Parcell conducted by James Russell on March 24, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Parcell discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1942 to teach soldiers at the Las Vegas Army Air Forces Gunnery School, now Nellis Air Force Base. He discusses the school and the types of information he taught the soldiers. Parcell also discusses the development of the downtown and Strip areas of Las Vegas.

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Jennilee Thayer oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02631

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jennilee Thayer conducted by Claytee D. White on August 12, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Thayer discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1936 when it was still a mining town. She describes early Henderson, Nevada, attending Basic High School, and recalls her father’s employment at the Basic Magnesium Plant. Lastly, Thayer discusses her employment in show production, atomic bomb testing, and changes in Las Vegas.

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Norman A. Craft oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02442

Abstract

Oral history interview with Norman A. Craft conducted by Claytee D. White on August 06, 2015 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Craft discusses Henderson, Nevada in the 1940s, Victory Village, and Townsite housing and schooling. He then describes teaching at Rancho High School in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls the application of the Title IX ruling on education. Lastly, Craft discusses race relations at Rancho High School, school riots, and the passing of the Civil Rights Act.

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James A. Matlock oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01219

Abstract

Oral history interview with James A. Matlock conducted by Clinton F. Whidden on November 13, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, Matlock discusses moving from Oklahoma to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1949, as well as his work as a United States Air Force supply inspector and Teamster supervisor. Matlock also discusses the Helldorado parade, the El Rancho Vegas, atomic testing, and the closing and reopening of Nellis Air Force Base in 1950.

Archival Collection

Thomas McDonald oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01254

Abstract

Oral history interview with Thomas McDonald conducted by Ted Papatheodorou on July 05, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, McDonald describes his experiences running a newspaper and a restaurant in Chicago, Illinois before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to work as a manager at the Stardust Hotel and Casino. McDonald shares several short anecdotes, such as being thrown off of a freight train in 1915 in early Las Vegas, or serving then-Senator Lyndon B. Johnson at his restaurant in Chicago.

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