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Carolyn Goodman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02803

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carolyn Goodman conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 18, 2016 and August 31, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Goodman talks about her Jewish ancestry, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada; raising her children, and entering into politics in the city.

Archival Collection

Selma Bartlett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00068

Abstract

Oral history interview with Selma Bartlett conducted by Claytee D. White on September 18, 2008 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Bartlett discusses arriving to Henderson, Nevada in 1954 and recalls the homes in that area. She shares her experience in banking and her employment with First National Bank of Nevada. Lastly, Bartlett discusses the housing crisis of 1987 and describes the housing industry during that time.

Archival Collection

Relda Leavitt oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01085

Abstract

Oral history interview with Relda Leavitt conducted by David Broussard on March 18, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Leavitt describes life in St. Thomas, Nevada and the town's eventual demise due to the creation of Lake Mead.

Archival Collection

Lorna Kesterson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01011

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lorna Kesterson conducted by James M. Greene on October 18, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kesterson discusses her work in news editing as well as her original reasons for moving to Southern Nevada. She also discusses teenage social life of Boulder City, Nevada during the 1940s.

Archival Collection

Arthur Marshall oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03427

Abstract

Oral history interview with Arthur Marshall conducted by Barbara Tabach on April 18, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview, Marshall discusses his early life in Ohio and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1959. He talks about his Jewish heritage, the growth of the Jewish community in Las Vegas, and his role as a Jewish leader. Lastly, Marshall remembers the formation of the apparel store Marshall Rousseau, and working with local banks.

Archival Collection

Frontier Strike: Labor Day Arrests, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 September 07 (folder 5 of 7), image 18

Date

1992-09-07

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

Image

Frontier Strike: Labor Day Arrests, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 September 07 (folder 3 of 7), image 18

Date

1992-09-07

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

Image

Frontier Strike: Labor Day Arrests, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 September 07 (folder 4 of 7), image 18

Date

1992-09-07

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

Image

Frontier Strike: Labor Day Arrests, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 September 07 (folder 6 of 7), image 18

Date

1992-09-07

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

Image

Frontier Strike: Labor Day Arrests, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 September 07 (folder 7 of 7), image 18

Date

1992-09-07

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

Image