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Fran Courtney oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Fran Courtney conducted by Gayle Allen on June 1, 1995 for the KDWN Radio Lifelines Oral History Interviews for Nursing. In this interview, Courtney discusses her career as a nurse in Las Vegas, Nevada. She explains the responsibilities she has as the Director of Clinics and Nursing Services of the Clark County Health District. In addition, she also mentions that she is a part of the Nevada Nurses Association. Lastly, Courtney speaks about the different types of nursing practices that are present in Las Vegas, such as the home health practice.
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Ethel S. Hatch oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Ethel S. Hatch conducted by P. Kohlman on November 24, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers the history of Las Vegas from 1939 to 1975. Mrs. Hatch also talks about ranching in Nevada, Rex Bell, development on the Strip, the first hotels, and early local shopping culture. The interview concludes with discussion surrounding tree-lined streets, the Helldorado Club, and Fremont Street.
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Patricia Lappin oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Patricia Lappin conducted by Nancy Bright on February 26, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The interview covers Boulder City, Nevada around Hoover Dam. The two discuss the different gambling habits between Southern Nevada locals and Las Vegas tourists. During the latter half of the interview, the two speak at length about the impact of nuclear waste on Nevada. Lappin explains the unique issues that Southern Nevada faces as one of three states to accept nuclear waste.
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Speer, Albert: interview, 1971
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Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files
Box/Folder: Box 07
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Crites, Betty: interview, 1984
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Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Biographical Files
Box/Folder: Box 02
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Ron Saccavino oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Ron Saccavino conducted by David Schwartz on June 17, 2015 for the Table Games Management Oral History Project. In this interview, Saccavino recalls his career working as a casino manager in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Landmark, Lady Luck, Foxy's Firehouse, and the Paddlewheel. Ron also discusses his work at the Riviera, Hacienda, Jackpot, Royal Inn, Dunes, and O'Shea's.
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Howard Dreitzer oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Howard Dreitzer conducted by David Schwartz on June 04, 2015 for the Table Games Management Oral History Project. In this interview, Dreitzer discusses his career as a card dealer, pit boss, and shift manager at various casinos in several different states. Dreitzer also discusses casino clientele, and recalls events from the various casinos where he has worked.
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Bess Hanson oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Bess Hanson conducted by Debra Puepke on February 25, 1971 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project. In her interview Hanson discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and raising a family there.
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Murl Emery oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Murl Emery conducted by R. C. Turner on March 26, 1976 and April 02, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers early life and schooling in Nevada, and boating along the Colorado River.
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Claytee D. White oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Claytee D. White conducted by Jessica Avila Pifferrer on December 01, 2014 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, White discusses her career as the Director of the Oral History Research Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Libraries. She describes why she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1992, enrolling in the American History master's program at UNLV, and participating in the Women in Gaming and Entertainment project. She talks about memorable interviews she has conducted, including interviews with the African American community of Las Vegas.
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