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Witt C. and Fern Olive oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01413

Abstract

Oral history interview with Fern and Witt C. Olive conducted by Terry Rogers in 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Fern and Witt Olive discuss moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1922 and 1926 respectively. Witt talks about the construction of the Boulder (Hoover) Dam, his experience in the Boy Scouts of America, and the growth of Las Vegas. Fern primarily provides confirmation for Witt's reminisces.

Archival Collection

Eva and Roberta Martin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03461

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eva and Roberta Martin conducted by Claytee D. White on August 30, 2018 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Eva and Roberta discuss their family’s background and upbringing in Chicago, Illinois. Eva talks about her employment for Eastman Kodak, opening up a dry cleaning business, and buying a McDonald's franchise with her husband. Roberta recalls attending Tuskegee University, going to law school, and becoming a public defender. Eva talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, opening three McDonald's franchises, and becoming a franchise operator with help of the National Black McDonald's Operators Association (NBMOA). Lastly, they discuss their involvement with the Jim Martin Family Trust, Ronald McDonald House, Shade Tree, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Foundation Advisory Board.

Archival Collection

James Earl Fisher oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00578

Abstract

Oral history interview with James Earl Fisher conducted by Dawn Smith on April 23, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fisher discusses the history of Indian Springs, Nevada, the atomic testing site, Nellis Air Force Base, and his family background.

Archival Collection

Reverend Prentiss Walker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01902

Abstract

Oral history interview with Reverend Prentiss Walker conducted by Bernard Timberg on January 27, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Walker discusses Las Vegas, Nevada from 1933 to the early 1970s, including the equality of opportunity and social acceptance that black citizens enjoyed in Las Vegas in the thirties. He also recalls how black people did not look upon southern Nevada as a place of permanent residence, but rather as a temporary place to earn money quickly.

Archival Collection

Eve O'Brien oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01406

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eve O'Brien conducted by Bob Boughner on March 06, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, O'Brien talks about her life in early Las Vegas. She talks about her occupations, including her experiences working with casino owner Sam Boyd during the early 1950s and 1960s at the Mint Las Vegas hotel and casino.

Archival Collection

Celia Rivero Grenfell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00739

Abstract

Oral history interview with Celia Rivero Grenfell conducted by Patricia Holland on March 31, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Grenfell first talks about her family background in Mexico and later describes her family’s restaurant business. She also describes her education, recreational activities, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada; and Helldorado. Grenfell discusses racial segregation and prejudice, El Rancho Vegas, Lorenzi Park, early churches, environmental changes, early air conditioning, and Grenfell’s early work in a laundry business.

Archival Collection

Mary and Don McCullough oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01242

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary and Don McCullough conducted by Myrna Roland on March 14, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mary McCullough discusses living in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1942. She also discusses her career with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce as a bookkeeper. Later, both Mary and Don McCullough discuss education in Las Vegas as well as atomic testing.

Archival Collection

Elaine and Jim McCormick oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01240

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elaine and Jim McCormick conducted by Nancy Weber on March 11, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Elaine McCormick's son, Jim McCormick, was present to clarify information for his mother in the first half, then was the interview subject in the second half. Elaine McCormick discusses life as a homemaker, housewife, and owner of the Green Shack Restaurant after moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from California in 1935. Jim McCormick discusses his early life navigating Las Vegas roads, local entertainers, the weather, and Las Vegas population growth.

Archival Collection

Fred Holland Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03602

Abstract

Oral history interview with Fred Holland Jr. conducted by Claytee D. White on April 03, 2019 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Holland discusses why his family moved to Boulder City, Nevada in 1931 where his father began working on the construction of the Hoover Dam. He talks about the types of work his father did, the means in which his family survived harsh conditions, what it was like going to school in Boulder City, his enlistment in the United States Air Force during World War II, and his experiences with the Boulder City Gun Club.

Archival Collection

Ian and Shanna Anderson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00091

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ian and Shanna Anderson conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 11, 2013 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. The Andersons discuss purchasing and renovating their McNeil Estates home, which was nearly destroyed after an explosion years earlier. They also talk about the upsides and downsides of living in that neighborhood.

Archival Collection