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Cynthia Bunch oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02989

Abstract

Oral history interview with Cynthia Bunch conducted by Gayle Allen for the KDWN Radio Lifelines Oral History Interviews on Nursing.

This interview is undated but likely took place between 1988 and 1999, the time span that "Lifelines with Gayle Allen" was taped by KDWN Radio.

Cynthia Bunch, a registered nurse and Nevada Nurses Association member, discusses Bill AB-156 and the importance of its passage in Congress. The bill requested better regulations across the United States for quality patient care under "Managed Care" insurance coverage. Bunch talks about consumer care rights and the types of requests patients can and should make when they are dissatisfied with their insurance-provided quality of care.

Archival Collection

Carol [Pattinose] oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02992

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carol Pattinose conducted by Gayle Allen for the KDWN Radio Lifelines Oral History Interviews on Nursing.

This interview is undated but likely took place between 1988 and 1999, the time span that "Lifelines with Gayle Allen" was taped by KDWN Radio.

Carol Pattinose, a registered nurse at Nathan Adelson Hospice, defines terminal illness and discusses the reasons a patient might be admitted into a hospice. She talks about quality of care associated with end of life and how hospice care is more of a philosophy of care rather than a place someone is admitted, where the main goal is to keep patients comfortable in their own homes and assist with pain control.

Archival Collection

Art Ham oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00773

Abstract

Oral history interview with Art Ham conducted by an unknown interviewer on April 24, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Art Ham discusses Las Vegas, Nevada business and law after World War II.

Archival Collection

Harley E. Harmon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00793

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harley E. Harmon conducted by Perry Kaufman on April 14, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project. In his interview Harmon discusses the influences his family has had on the development of Las Vegas, Nevada and Clark County.

Archival Collection

Mamie Buettner oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00284

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mamie Buettner conducted by Gertrude Anne Moore on February 21, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During the interview Buettner discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada and offers insight into the day-to-day life of a Las Vegas old timer.

Archival Collection

Hank Greenspun oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00734

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hank Greenspun conducted by Tony Bleeker in 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Hank Greenspun discusses politics in Las Vegas, Nevada, the numerous changes and growth that the city has experiences, and his newspaper, the Las Vegas Sun.

Archival Collection

Stephen Hawley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00814

Abstract

Oral history interview with Stephen Hawley conducted by Donna Mattson on June 24, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project On Early Las Vegas. This interview offers a historical overview of early Las Vegas, Nevada including gambling and an in-depth discussion on local economic, environmental, and social changes.

Archival Collection

George Albright oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00015

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Albright conducted on April 13, 1972 for an unspecified project. In this interview, Albright first talks about his background in operating appliance businesses before discussing his role in creating building plans for the Hoover (Boulder) Dam. He later talks about his experience working with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, the Clark County Board of County Commissioners, and specific details on how conventions were planned in the various Las Vegas Strip properties.

Archival Collection

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.

Text

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