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Edna French oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00628

Abstract

Oral history interview with Edna French conducted by Helen Littleton on November 18, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. French discusses her life in Boulder City, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Flag Day ceremony, 2001

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Daughters of the American Revolution Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00292
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Daughters of the American Revolution Records
Box/Folder: Box 04

Archival Component

Stefani Evans oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03328

Abstract

Oral history interview with Stefani Evans conducted by Claytee D. White and Barbara Tabach on November 21, 2017 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Stefani Evans discusses how she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1980 with her husband and her feelings associated with the city, especially after the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. She describes in detail how she found out about the traumatic event as well as her experience of waiting all day to donate blood on October 2, 2017, the day after the shooting. Mostly, Evans explains with emphasis the good of humanity that she witnessed during the aftermath of that tragedy.

Archival Collection

Hope Anstett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03307

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hope Anstett conducted by Claytee D. White on December 8, 2003 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Anstett talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1939 with her mother and brother after a doctor recommended a move to a drier climate. Her mother rented a home from Senator Key Pittman and opened a photograph studio and dress shop in the front, with the family living in the back. She describes what it was like growing up in a small community, the schools she attended, the Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes drill team, and the activities available including Helldorado Days and the local recreation center. Later she discusses what the city was like during the war years, the family's move to Oregon, graduating from college, and getting married. She explains that she moved back to Las Vegas while her husband was deployed with the military and worked until his return and the birth of their first child. She also talks about her civic activities, her husband's career with Silver State Disposal, and their post-retirement travel and philanthropic work with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

Archival Collection

Dick Sheridan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01691

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dick Sheridan conducted by Mike McGuire on March 18, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sheridan discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1945. Sheridan discusses the growth of the city as well as the development of multiple hotels and casinos. Sheridan also discusses gambling and the gaming industry.

Archival Collection

UNLV World AIDS Day 1997 events list

Date

1997-11-24 to 1997-12-07

Description

From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: World AIDS Day file.

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Lyn Robinson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02161

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lyn Robinson conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 18, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Robinson talks about her participation with the Sperling Kronberg Mack Holocaust Resource Center as an official photographer of survivors for the Center.

Archival Collection

William French oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00629

Abstract

Oral history interview with William French conducted by Connie Degernes on November 18, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. French discusses life living near Boulder (Hoover) Dam in Boulder City, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Elbert B. Edwards oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00523

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elbert B. Edwards conducted by William White and Martha Roberson on January 25, 1988 for the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Edwards discusses the settlement of West Point, Nevada. He talks about the West Point cemetery, the Mormon pioneers that settled in the area, and West Point’s boundary line proving it to be a part of Nevada.

Archival Collection

Migrant Day Care Work Program: documents

Date

1969 (year approximate)

Description

From the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board Records -- Series II: Projects. This folder contains documents related to the Migrant Day Care Work Program circa 1969.

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