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Chester Lockwood oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01136

Abstract

Oral history interview with Chester Lockwood conducted by James R. Crevelt Jr. on April 25, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lockwood talks about his early life and discusses hotel development and culture in early Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Sanford Akselrad oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02174

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rabbi Sanford Akselrad conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 29, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In this interview Rabbi Akselrad describes his rabbinical training, coming to Las Vegas, Nevada, becoming the rabbi at Congregation Ner Tamid in 1988, and the growth of the congregation.

Archival Collection

Ina Wood oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02011

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ina Wood conducted by Ken Scarbrough on March 12, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview, Wood details her and her husband's personal experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada since moving to the city in 1954.

Archival Collection

Frank Wooley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02022

Abstract

Oral history interview with Frank Wooley conducted by Bruce McLauchlin on April 01, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In his interview, Wooley discusses his move to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1923 at the age of seventeen, and his efforts to establish himself in the city.

Archival Collection

Gary Ostensen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01417

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gary Ostensen conducted by Claire McCoy on March 13, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. in this interview, Ostensen describes the difficulties that face bellmen in the hospitality industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ostensen later discusses the requirements to be a good bellmen.

Archival Collection

Sally Perkins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01467

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sally Perkins conducted by Joseph Moyle on March 17, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Perkins discusses schooling and housing in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses her thoughts on zoning in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Micheal Reese oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01547

Abstract

Oral history interview with Micheal Reese conducted by Helen Nader on February 27, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Reese discusses his career as a teacher and how the school system has changed in Las Vegas, Nevada over time.

Archival Collection

Daily Variety "Year In Show Biz Day By Day" magazine articles, 1951 to 1952

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Howard Hughes Film Production Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01036
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Film Production Records
Box/Folder: Box 376 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component

Peter Guzman interview, September 10, 2018: transcript

Date

2018-09-10

Description

Interviewed by Claytee White. Born in Florida, family arrived in Las Vegas in 1969. Father worked in the service industry. Worked as realtor before becoming President of the Latin Chamber of Commerce. Vice chairman of Hope for Prisoners and Vice Chairman of Workforce Connection.

Text

Alma Hinds oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00113

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alma Hinds conducted by Kyle Baluyut in November 2021 for the Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Hinds recalls her journey to the United States after marrying a U.S. naval officer stationed in the Philippines. Hinds describes her experiences settling into Las Vegas, Nevada, her second marriage, and joining a local Filipino/Hawaiaan dance group.

Archival Collection