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Ron Textor oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01810

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ron Textor conducted by Claytee D. White on July 24, 2007 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. In this interview Ron Textor describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1981, playing with the Norm Geller orchestra at the Sands, and playing with the Al Ramsey Orchestra at Caesars Palace. He also discusses being contracted with the Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra and teaching mathematics at Clark High School for twenty years.

Archival Collection

Ralph Denton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02547

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ralph Denton conducted by Dennis McBride on June 05, 2007 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Denton discusses Fred Alward, Lieutenant Governor of Nevada in the 1930s, and his political campaign running for Governor in 1938. Denton talks about Alward having to drop out of the race because of the backlash he received for being gay.

Archival Collection

Ramon Martinez oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01206

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ramon Martinez conducted by Dr. David Emerson on April 24, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview Ramon Martinez discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1968 to accept a position at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), which was known as the University of Nevada, Southern region at the time. He also discusses helping with accreditation efforts, the growth and change of UNLV, and his teaching style.

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Lee Gray oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00722

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lee Gray conducted by Claytee D. White on November 20, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview Lee Gray discusses working at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a grounds keeper, a member of the moving crew, a member of the heating/ventilation and air conditioning crew. He then talks about transitioning to supervisor of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Heating/Ventilation and Air Conditioning department.

Archival Collection

Barbara G. Brents oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00124

Abstract

Oral history interview with Barbara Brents conducted by Claytee D. White on January 12, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. In this interview, Brents talks about why she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1987, her experience in the historic John S. Park Neighborhood, some history of Las Vegas, and politics.

Archival Collection

Grant Snow oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01727

Abstract

Oral history interview with Grant Snow conducted by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick on November 16, 1982 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Snow discusses arriving to St. Thomas, Nevada in 1925. Snow also describes teaching in St. Thomas, the significance of mines to the region, and increase of local businesses.

Archival Collection

Jerry Fox oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02183

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jerry Fox conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 12, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Fox discusses his father's restaurant, Foxy's Delicatessen, which opened on the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip in the 1950s, and his own business endeavors including the Tinder Box and an embroidery business.

Archival Collection

Eva D. Peterson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01475

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eva D. Peterson conducted by Dorothy Ritenour on June 25, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Peterson discusses moving to Nevada in August of 1927 and recalls her experiences as an educator in Searchlight, Nevada. She goes on to explain her classroom teaching methods.

Archival Collection

Dal Peterson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01477

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dal Peterson conducted by Daion Dall on February 28, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Peterson recalls the opening of Boulder (Hoover) Dam, and the significance of the Helldorado Parade. Peterson later discusses environmental and social changes throughout Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Albert Washington oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01921

Abstract

Oral history interview with Albert D. Washington conducted by Wendell West on February 25, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Washington discusses changes in Las Vegas, Nevada, specifically the increase in population. Washington then recalls the voting system, gambling, local businesses, and religious influences in Las Vegas.

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