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Holbert Hendrix oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00839

Abstract

Oral history interview with Holbert Hendrix conducted by Keith Thomas on February 20, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The two discuss changes at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, including construction, when the university began awarding degrees, and Hendrix’s reasons for moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Hendrix then describes changes to the Strip and how the hotel industry has changed since he first arrived in Nevada. The interview concludes with Hendrix contemplating new problems that may arise in Las Vegas and his hopes that the Nevada state government would invest more into funding for education.

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Roy Student oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03452

Abstract

Oral history interview with Roy Student conducted by Claytee D. White on July 6, 2018 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project.

Roy Student discusses his career as a gaming and hospitality executive in Las Vegas, his work as a consultant and speaker for the international casino and gaming industry, and his past experiences working in Las Vegas casinos.

Subjects discussed include: Control Credit; Todd Early; Cohen; Howard Hughes; Dunes Hotel and Casino; Silver Slipper Gambling Hall and Saloon; General Instruments; junkets

Archival Collection

Dorothy Eisenberg oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-02667

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Dorothy Eisenberg conducted by Caryll Batt Dziediak on February 16, 2001, November 14, 2006, November 21, 2006, March 02, 2007, and July 11, 2007 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. Eisenberg begins her interviews with a history of her family and discussion of her Jewish heritage and its influence on her life. Eisenberg continues her interview by covering her life events in chronological order, including her education, the birth of her children, and her husband's plane crash and death. Eisenberg then discusses rebuilding her life and her political activism in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jewish community. Eisenberg lastly discusses her move to Las Vegas, Nevada and her involvement in many community organizations and issue, such as the League of Women Voters, Women's Democratic Club, welfare rights, school integration, and the Equal Rights Amendment.

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Floyd Jenne oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-00946

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Floyd Jenne conducted by Dennis McBride on various dates in March, April, and October of 1996 for the Boulder City Library Oral History Project. In the interviews, Jenne discusses his birth in Ogden, Utah in 1915, his early life in Northern Nevada in 1920s, and his later life in Boulder City, Nevada working as a reclamation ranger for the Bureau of Reclamation. Jenne begins the interviews discussing his work as a steel foundry worker and miner in McGill, Nevada, studying forestry, and enlisting in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Utah State University in 1934. Jenne then describes his experiences moving to Boulder City and working as a reclamation ranger. Other topics Jenne covers include providing security for notable Boulder City and Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam) visitors and patrolling the area. Lastly, Jeanne talks about the Boulder City Junior Chamber of Commerce, Boulder City's incorporation, and Boulder City law enforcement.

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Jim Jones oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00971

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jim Jones conducted by Patrick Carlton on October 28, 2002 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview, Jones discusses different points in his career. He begins by talking about his early years in elementary school and his later years while attending Las Vegas High School. Jones discusses being a Las Vegas, Nevada native and becoming a dentist after a few years of graduate school. He discusses the different wars that took place over the years, and talks about his time serving in the military during the Korean War. Some of his most memorable experiences mainly revolved around being a traveling dentist.

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Julio Lucchesi oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01155

Abstract

Oral history interview with Julio Lucchesi conducted by an unidentified interviewer on December 21, 2001. Luchessi discusses his decision to become an architect, as well as his desire to become an aviator. He reads extensively from his autobiography in progess, of his education, his time in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and his decision to move to Nevada. He also talks about the formation and development of the American Institute of Architecture (AIA) in Nevada, his efforts to change the exam process for new architects in the state, and the eleven-year struggle to establish a school of architecture at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Shelley Berkley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00112

Abstract

Oral history interview with Shelley Berkley conducted by Michael Geeser on January 9, 2006 for the I Remember When: Recollections from Las Vegas Jewish Leaders Oral History Project. Berkley talks about her career as a Jewish woman legislator, about growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada, and about issues such as Medicare, education, and Israel. She also answers questions from the audience.

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Matt Gregory oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00737

Abstract

Oral history interview with Matt Gregory conducted by Joyce Marshall on May 07, 1996 for the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Gregory discusses his early life and arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1953. He remembers working in public relations for the Showboat Hotel and Casino and becoming a personal manager, agent and producer. Gregory talks about representing lounge acts, recruiting young artists, and producing large shows in smaller venues. Lastly, Gregory discusses producing a fashion show for the Lion's Club Convention held in Las Vegas and producing the network television game show, Las Vegas Gambit.

Archival Collection

Paul Sogan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01731

Abstract

Oral history interview with Paul Sogan conducted by Dennis McBride on May 16, 1995 for the Boulder City Library Oral History Project. Sogan opens the interview briefly discussing his childhood and then describes his involvement in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Nevada during the 1940s. Sogan provides details about the daily activities of CCC members, their living quarters, and his specific projects. He also tells anecdotes about interesting or dangerous projects the CCC members were assigned to work on. Sogan then talks about Boulder City, Nevada. He describes the features of the city including the mines and churches and the CCC members' opinions of the city.

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Wendy Butler oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02538

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wendy Butler conducted by Dennis McBride on May 23, 2007 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Butler discusses her involvement with the magazine Lesbian Voice in Las Vegas, Nevada. She recalls that other gay magazine publications at the time would not include women’s issues or representation. Butler describes the development of her publication by reaching out to a diverse group of gay people in Las Vegas, and addressing issues surrounding gay people. Lastly, Butler discusses how she advertised her magazine and branching out to find support outside of the gay community.

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