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Lloyd Bell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00106

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lloyd Bell conducted by Perry Kaufman on April 12-13, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview begins with Bell discussing advancements in technology have affected police relations with the community, particularly in the context of the transition from “beat” policing to vehicle patrol. Bell also discusses the advantages and disadvantages between having an elected sheriff versus an appointed police chief. The interview continues into a discussion of county licensing requirements as they relate to businesses and the influence of organized crime. Bell additionally discusses specific organized crime figures and prostitution.

Archival Collection

Robert K. Bunker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00294

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Bunker conducted by Kent Harmon on October 11, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers Mr. Bunker’s family life from Bunkerville to Las Vegas, Nevada. During the interview Robert discusses farming, religious life, and raising a family in Las Vegas. He also discusses the crash of Carole Lombard’s plane on Mount Potosi and describes McCarran Airport and Nellis Airport in the early days.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Norman Forsythe by Bill Cunningham, March 4, 1978

Date

1978-03-04

Description

On March 4, 1978, Bill Cunningham interviewed Norman Forsythe (born 1927 in St. Paris, Ohio) about his experience as a firefighter in Las Vegas, Nevada. Forsythe discusses his original move to Las Vegas and his eventual joining of both the city of Las Vegas and Clark County Fire Departments. He also goes into detail about fighting the fire at the El Rancho Vegas in 1960. Forsythe also talks about the responsibilities as his then-current rank of battalion chief. The two also discuss housing in Las Vegas, the living conditions of the city, and Forsythe’s family. The interview concludes with Forsythe talking briefly about his family’s recreational activities and his experience as a baseball coach.

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Transcript of interview with Wayne Brazelle by Lee Siskey, March 17, 1978

Date

1978-03-17

Description

Lee Siskey interviews his neighbor Wayne Brazelle (born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on December 28th, 1946) in the living room of Mister Brazelle’s home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also present during the interview is Mister Brazelle’s girlfriend, Celia C. Rotsteen. Mister Brazelle relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1959, after living in Los Angeles for three years. This interview details Mister Brazelle’s work history in the Las Vegas area and how Las Vegas has changed, from 1959 to 1978.

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Lynn Scott oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02991

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lynn Scott conducted by Gayle Allen for the KDWN Radio Lifelines Oral History Interviews on Nursing.

This interview is undated but likely took place between 1988 and 1999, the time span that "Lifelines with Gayle Allen" was taped by KDWN Radio.

Lynn Scott, a registered nurse and clinical manager of transplant services at University Medical Center, discusses organ transplant procedures. She shares how (at the time of the interview) kidney transplants are the only organ transplant available within the state of Nevada and what patients must do to have these and other transplant procedures completed. Lynn talks about the decision to become an organ donor, how a hospital would know if a person is a donor, and the differences in opinion of supporting organ donorship.

Archival Collection

Ivan Jackson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00929

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ivan Jackson conducted by Sandy Steel on February 20, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers Jackson’s life in Southern Nevada. Jackson talks about his work on the Union Pacific Railroad as well as working with the Hampton Construction Company. Jackson also discusses environmental changes due to a growing population in Southern Nevada and its impact on hunting. The interview concludes with a discussion on the development of North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Shelly Mann Interview, undated

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Papers

Archival Component

Honkers and Shouters, interviews, undated

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Papers

Archival Component

Transcript of interview with Russell H. Allen by Izola Olsen, March 10, 1981

Date

1981-03-10

Description

Isola Olsen interviews school teacher-principal Russell H. Allen (b. 1914) at his place of residence in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Mesa, Arizona, Allen relocated to Nevada in 1953. During the interview Allen discusses home life, living and working in Alamo, Nevada, teaching, and changes of education.

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Transcript of interview Hobert D. Blair by Arnel Wilks, March 10, 1975

Date

1975-03-10

Description

Arnel Wilks interviews his neighbor, auto mechanic Hobert D. Blair (b. 1900), who moved to Nevada in 1931. This oral history interview takes place in the living room of the collector’s home in Boulder City, Nevada. Blair discusses Boulder City in the early days, as well as, Las Vegas in the 1930s.

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