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Frances Moore oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01318

Abstract

Oral history interview with Frances Moore conducted by Susan Kendall on March 30, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Moore and her priest discuss their religious affiliations and go through baptism records at their church. Afterwards, Moore describes the history of Las Vegas, Nevada and prominent families in the city as she presents the interviewer her collection of photographs and records.

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Shelly Mann Interview, undated

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Arnold Shaw Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00432
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Papers
Box/Folder: Box 15

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Honkers and Shouters, interviews, undated

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Arnold Shaw Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00432
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Papers
Box/Folder: Box 28

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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.

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Wider Opportunities Interviews, 1992

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File

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Frontier Girl Scouts Records
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Collection Number: MS-00421
Collection Name: Frontier Girl Scouts Records
Box/Folder: Box 10

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Interview tapes, 2005-2008

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File

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Cork Proctor Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00445
Collection Name: Cork Proctor Papers
Box/Folder: Box 09

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Mary Habbart oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00759

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Habbart conducted by David R. Patt on March 07, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview offers an overview of life in Las Vegas, Nevada in the early days, which included: atomic testing, floods, prostitution on Block 16, early Fremont Street and Duck Creek. Also discussed during this interview: Sunset Park, The Roosevelts, Bugsy Siegel, local government and the Hoover Dam.

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Alice Woodward oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01742

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alice Woodward conducted by an unnamed interviewer in 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Woodward discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1935 because her husband found a mining job in the state. She talks about her experiences teaching, the mining industry, and camping with her family. Woodward recalls her husband dying of asbestosis and discusses the smog levels in Las Vegas.

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Crites, Betty: interview, 1984

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File

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UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files
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Collection Number: MS-01049
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files
Box/Folder: Box 02

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Speer, Albert: interview, 1971

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File

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UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files
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Collection Number: MS-01049
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files
Box/Folder: Box 07

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