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S. J. Johnson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02702

Abstract

Oral history interview with S. J. Johnson conducted by Claytee D. White on May 24, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Johnson discusses his early life in Indianapolis, Indiana and living on his family's farm. He recalls joining the United States Air Force, adjusting to life outside of the family farm, and experiencing discrimination while serving. Johnson talks about being stationed in Panama, joining the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), and becoming a military officer. Later, Johnson discusses his move to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1982, attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and obtaining his teaching license. Lastly, Johnson talks about the importance of education.

Archival Collection

"Tommy" oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02056

Abstract

Oral history interview with "Tommy" conducted by Dennis McBride on April 28, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Thompson discusses his life as a gay man, his parents’ acceptance despite being heavily religious, and writing poems for the Las Vegas Bugle for many years.

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Transcript of interview with Helen M. Baucum by William D. Marshall, February 28, 1975

Date

1975-02-28

Description

William D. Marshall interviews Helen M. Baucum (b. 1920) at her office, about her life as a local Nevadan. The interview covers Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, and Henderson.

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H. P. Fitzgerald oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00582

Abstract

Oral history interview with H. P. Fitzgerald conducted by Wymon Henderson on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fitzgerald discusses black history in Las Vegas, Nevada, school integration, and being one of the first black administrators for Clark County School District.

Archival Collection

Irma I. Varela interview, March 5, 2019: transcript

Date

2019-03-05

Description

Interviewed by Barbara Tabach. Born and raised in Zacatecas, Mexico, Irma moved to Las Vegas in 1989. She is the Cultural Program Supervisor at Winchester Community Center and has devoted much of her career to preserving Hispanic cultural traditions in Las Vegas. She has been an active leader in local events such as Community Roots, International Food & Folk Life Festival, World Vibrations, and Dio de Los Muertos.

Text

H. P. Fitzgerald oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00581

Abstract

Oral history interview with H. P. Fitzgerald conducted by Kathlyn Wilson on March 09, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fitzgerald discusses black history in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about school integration and being one of the first black administrators for Clark County School District.

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Transcript of interview with Hobert D. Blair by Jay Brewer, April 20, 1975

Date

1975-04-20

Description

Jay Brewer interviews Hobert D. Blair at his home in Boulder City, Nevada. Mister Blair, Misses Blair, and the interviewer Jay Brewer are present. Mister Blair was born in Boreing, Kentucky in 1900, he then moved to Idaho in 1910 before relocating to Nevada in 1931. The interview covers the growth of Boulder City, from 1931 to 1975.

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Sam Nakanishi interview, 1987

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Andrew Russell Papers on Japanese Americans in Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00887
Collection Name: Andrew Russell Papers on Japanese Americans in Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 01

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Elsa Culbert interview, 1993

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Item

Archival Collection

Andrew Russell Papers on Japanese Americans in Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00887
Collection Name: Andrew Russell Papers on Japanese Americans in Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

C. D. Williams oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01985

Abstract

Oral history interview with C. D. Williams conducted by Edwin R. Smith on July 07, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Williams discusses his career as a firefighter in Las Vegas, Nevada and the history of the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Department. He describes his early history, moving to Las Vegas in 1942, and how he obtained his position in the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Department. Williams also describes his training, the equipment they utilized, and how that equipment, as well as the fire department itself, has changed over time. He tells anecdotes of calls and his experiences in the department. Williams explains how the construction of the Basic Magnesium Plant and Nellis Air Force Base affected the fire department. He talks about how and why the Clark County Fire Department and North Las Vegas Fire Department were established, and how Las Vegas casinos paid the city for fire protection. Lastly, Williams discusses being drafted during World War II and his service as a military fire fighter.

Archival Collection