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Roy D. Baker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02535

Abstract

Oral history interview with Roy D. Baker conducted by Dennis McBride February 08, 2004 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Baker discusses Fred Schoonmaker, a Reno, Nevada gay activist and his husband, Alfred Parkinson. Baker details their efforts to create Stonewall Park, a town for LGBTQ members in Nevada that was never realized. Schoonmaker attempted to establish Stonewall Park three times in three different locations: Silver Springs, Nevada; Rhyolite, Nevada; and Thunder Mountain, Nevada. Baker talks about his personal relationship with Schoonmaker, his opinion on Stonewall Park, and legal issues that Schoonmaker faced during the development of the town. Baker describes opposition from local residents against Stonewall Park and Schoonmaker's health after being diagnosed with HIV.

Archival Collection

Lillian Morrison oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-01335

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lillian Morrison conducted by Dennis McBride on February 05 and 10, 1996 and July 29, 1996 for the Boulder City Library Oral History Project. Morrison opens her interview by discussing life in rural Iowa, her family, and their farm. She discusses how the farm operated in detail and what farming was like in the 1930s. Morrison describes moving to Boulder City, Nevada for employment opportunities. Morrison then describes the Six Companies, her husband's work there, and what living in Six Companies housing was like. Morrison then discusses working at Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam), race relations between African American and white workers, and discovering her own prejudices. She also talks about working for the National Park Service. Lastly, Morrison describes Boulder City, and important people living in the city.

Archival Collection

Virginia James oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-00936

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Virginia James conducted by Claytee D. White on various dates in October and November 2004, and March and July 2005 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In the interview, James describes her experiences as a dancer with the Texas Copa Girls at the Sands Hotel and Casino, and with the Jayne Mansfield Show and Folies Bergère at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. She recalls her early life in Texas, learning how to dance, and applying to be a dancer at the Sands in 1957. James details the audition process, her first impressions of Las Vegas upon arriving, and memories of her performances. Other subjects James covers include her marriages, her children, and other occupations she held later in life.

Archival Collection

Robert Paluzzi oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01427

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Paluzzi conducted by Claytee D. White on September 05, 2006 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Paluzzi discusses his personal history and his experiences serving in the United States military in the 1940s. He talks about the Great Depression of 1929 and how that impacted his decision to join the military. Paluzzi then describes the state of the economy before and after joining the military, arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1949, and the development of the Las Vegas Strip. Later, Paluzzi shares his thoughts on organized crime and its possible connections with casino executives. He talks about the success and growth that Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino had, and his role as convention coordinator for Caesars Palace. Lastly, Paluzzi describes the growth and changes in Las Vegas and the impact that Jay Sarno had on casino development.

Archival Collection

M. Dean Dupalo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00504

Abstract

Oral history interview with Martin Dean Dupalo conducted by Claytee D. White on October 24, 2005 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Dupalo discusses living in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1970s, attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), serving as an intelligence officer in the Air Force, and teaching at UNLV.

Archival Collection

Breck Wall oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01903

Abstract

Oral history interview with Breck Wall conducted by Nancy Hardy on July 03, 2003 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Wall discusses the various shows he was a part of in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also shares stories about his experiences in the show business and in show producing.

Archival Collection

Richard Morgan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01331

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard Morgan conducted by Emily Powers on November 07, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Morgan discusses practicing law and being the dean of the law schools at Arizona State University, the University of Wyoming, and the first dean of the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Bradley Rothermel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01605

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bradley Rothermel conducted by Claytee D. White on July 31, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Rothermel discusses his career as a coach for the Chicago Cubs and athletic director at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) from 1981 to 1990, as well as the history of the athletic programs at UNLV.

Archival Collection

Joe Andre oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00043

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joe Andre conducted by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick on multiple dates in 1980 for an unspecified project. Andre discusses his musical career and the restaurant that he owned.

Archival Collection

Ellen Knowlton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03459

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ellen Knowlton conducted by Claytee D. White on August 13, 2018 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Knowlton discusses her family background and her career in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). She talks about criminal investigations she has been involved with, bank robberies, and the rise of white-collar crimes. Knowlton recalls moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, her involvement with the opening of the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement (known as the Mob Museum), and ensuring accuracy on the role of law enforcement with the handling of organized crime. Lastly, Knowlton discusses the future of the museum.

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