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Anne Victoria Baker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00061

Abstract

Oral history interview with Anne Victoria Baker conducted by Blanche Uekling on March 31, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Baker discusses her personal history and Hoover (Boulder) Dam.

Archival Collection

Jacob Paz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02158

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Jacob Paz conducted by Claytee D. White on September 15, 2014 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Paz discusses growing up in Israel and obtaining a green card to attend New York University in 1974. He then talks about his sense of community within the Jewish part of Las Vegas, Nevada and his affirmations on the Holocaust.

Archival Collection

Frank Johnson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00952

Abstract

Oral history interview with Frank Johnson conducted by George Baker on February 21, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Johnson discusses his career as a journalist for the Nevada State Journal and how he transitioned into his position as a government official. Johnson then recalls problems that arose while he was chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission. The interview concludes with Johnson speculating about the impact of industrial growth on the environment.

Archival Collection

Daniel Kaminski oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00984

Abstract

Oral history interview with Daniel Kaminski conducted by Brian Corcoran on March 14, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kaminski discusses his occupational history, gambling practices amongst tourists, and the rise of gambling establishments across the United States. Kaminski also discusses the role of dealers in casinos.

Archival Collection

Donald E. Klinkner oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01031

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donald E. Klinkner conducted by Barbara Fidelman on February 13, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Klinkner discusses his life and perspectives on Las Vegas, Nevada. Klinkner also describes the development of Fremont Street and the recreational activities that he participated in during the 1950s and 1960s. The interview concludes with Klinkner explaining the misconceptions that tourists have about Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Dr. Steven Parker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01432

Abstract

Oral history interview with Steven Parker conducted by Emily Powers on December 19, 2006 for the UNLV @ Fifty Oral History Project. Steven Parker discusses teaching political science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1975. He also discusses becoming the Political Science Department chair in 1980 and director of the University Forum Lecture Series.

Archival Collection

Raymond Oscar Breyfogle oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00248

Abstract

Oral history interview with Raymond Oscar Breyfogle conducted by Suzanne Snyder on March 15, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Breyfogle discusses his personal history and Nevada’s history, highlighting the Nevada ghost towns.

Archival Collection

Dr. Lorne Seidman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01667

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lorne Seidman conducted by Claytee D. White on November 14, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview, Lorne Seidman discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1969 to teach business law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He also discusses becoming assistant general counsel and serving as attorney general of UNLV.

Archival Collection

Mirtha Rojas oral history interview: transcript

Date

2018-12-06

Description

Oral history interview with Mirtha Rojas conducted by Marcela Rodriguez-Campo on December 6, 2018 the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. Mirtha talks about her artistic upbringing in Cuba and how she immigrated to the Florida with her brother. She talks about relocating to Las Vegas in 2000, her membership with the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, and her employment as a guest room attendant and shop steward at the Aria Hotel and Casino.

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Barry W. Becker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02084

Abstract

Oral history interview with Barry W. Becker conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 04, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Becker recalls the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada and the changes made from when he initially came in the 1970s. Becker then discusses meeting numerous people in various occupations associated with land development. He also recalls watching the neighborhoods growing and spreading out through the Las Vegas Valley.

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