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Mark Fine oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02184

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mark Fine conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 18, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Fine discusses his career as a significant developer of planned communities within Green Valley and Summerlin in Henderson, Nevada. He also talks about the history of Las Vegas, Nevada since 1973.

Archival Collection

Harry Kogan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02530

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harry Kogan conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 12, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. As he nears his 100th birthday, Kogan discusses his Jewish heritage, growing up the son of Russian immigrants, being in the commercial refrigeration business with his brothers, and his philanthropy.

Archival Collection

Marty Walsh oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01907

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marty Walsh conducted by Suzanne Becker on July 19, 2007 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Walsh discusses living in a home in the John S. Park Neighborhood that was built in 1941 with her husband. She also discusses her work as an artist and her husband’s work as a carpenter.

Archival Collection

James M. Bonaventure oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02156

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jim Bonaventure conducted by Claytee D. White on September 09, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Bonaventure discusses the Culinary Union Local 226, the value of workers academy, failure of African-American integration on the Las Vegas Strip, and general life in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Mirna Preciado oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02157

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mirna Preciado conducted by Claytee D. White on September 11, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Preciado discusses migrating from Mexico to Las Vegas, Nevada, being recruited into the Culinary Union Local 226, the Frontier Hotel Strike, and working 15 years as an organizer in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Carol Azevedo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00053

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carol Azevedo conducted by James E. Cuchine on March 04, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Azevedo discusses topics such as colleges, her political feelings, Downtown and West Las Vegas, Nevada, hospitals, and the Las Vegas Strip from 1951 and its growth.

Archival Collection

Mary L. McCoy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01241

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary McCoy conducted by Claytee D. White on February 26, 2009 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. McCoy discusses living in other states while following her husband's career and working in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries for a total of 28 years in acquisitions, government documents, and Special Collections.

Archival Collection

Denise Miller oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01294

Abstract

Oral history interview with Denise Miller conducted by Deborah Whicker on March 02, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Miller discusses the dance community in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miller also talks about the significance that the arts had in Las Vegas and how it changed throughout the years.

Archival Collection

John Gubler oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00748

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Gubler conducted by Suzanne Becker on December 29, 2008 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Gubler discusses his parents moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1936 and growing up in the John S. Park Neighborhood. He then discusses becoming a lawyer and moving back to Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Robert F. Knapp oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01032

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Knapp conducted by Dianna Lucero on March 10, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Knapp discusses his personal and occupational history in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about the major hotels, politics, gambling, and road recreations.

Archival Collection