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Dr. Nancy Leveque interview, July 3, 1975: transcript

Date

1975-07-03

Description

On July 3, 1975, Robin Wright interviewed Doctor Nancy Leveque (b. 1933 in Oak Park, Illinois) about her time living in Las Vegas, Nevada. The interview covers, among many wide-ranging topics, Leveque’s move to and away from Las Vegas, her career as a veterinarian, and the practice she and her then-husband built. Leveque also discusses how the city of Las Vegas has changed-environmentally and socially-, special interest groups and social activities, as well as natural phenomena. Throughout the course of the interview, Leveque provides anecdotes about prominent figures and old Las Vegas traditions, such as Helldorado.

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Robert E. Lake oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01052

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert E. Lake conducted by A.D. Hopkins on September 27, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lake discusses how the layout of Las Vegas, Nevada has changed since he first arrived there.

Archival Collection

Paul H. Bowerman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00225

Abstract

Oral history interview with Paul Bowerman conducted by Frances Harelik on March 05, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Bowerman provides insight into life in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1954 to 1976. Bowerman discusses weather, wildlife, and interesting recreational sites in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Hugh Key oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01016

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hugh Key conducted by Bob Bush on February 21, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Key discusses spending over thirty years in Las Vegas, Nevada. His wife, Mrs. Key, is also present during the interview and offers a few remarks.

Archival Collection

Virginia T. Lanier oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01060

Abstract

Oral history interview with Virginia T. Lanier conducted by Heidi G. Hughes on March 16, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lanier discusses living on the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip from the 1950s through the 1960s. Lanier then describes riding the public bus, and working in food service.

Archival Collection

Dinah Calhoon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00323

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dinah Calhoon conducted by Margaret Neel on October 27, 1971 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Calhoon first discusses the various schools that she attended and the recreational activities and social clubs in which she belonged. Calhoon then discusses the different occupations she has had and the various parts of town in which she and her family lived. The interview later includes Calhoon’s thoughts on how she believes Southern Nevada should develop socially and recreationally, and it concludes with her recounting some of her earliest memories of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Clarence McDonald oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01250

Abstract

Oral history interview with Clarence McDonald conducted by Judy Gannoe on an unknown date in 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, McDonald discusses living throughout Clark County, Nevada including Overton, Nevada; Nelson, Nevada; and Las Vegas, Nevada since approximately 1909. He also discusses his work as a farmer and miner. A number of McDonald's family members are present in the interview to help clarify information.

Archival Collection

Barbara Millington oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01301

Abstract

Oral history interview with Barbara Millington conducted by David Mowrey for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Millington discusses the development of Las Vegas, Nevada and compares the 1940s to the 1980s. Millington also discusses her work history and personal life in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Helen Morelli interview, 2016

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Junior League of Las Vegas' Records on the Morelli House Preservation Project
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Collection Number: MS-00836
Collection Name: Junior League of Las Vegas' Records on the Morelli House Preservation Project
Box/Folder: Box 01

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