Oral history interview with Ann Clark Kanie conducted by Lois Goodall on March 20, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods: An Oral History Project of Ward 1. Kanie discusses her career as an elementary school teacher and teaching at schools such as Lincoln Elementary in North Las Vegas, Nevada and at Howard Wasden Elementary. Kanie also talks about her memories of growing up in Las Vegas and about how teaching has changed.
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Oral history interview with Dr. Richard V. Wyman conducted by David Emerson on February 27, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Wyman discusses construction of Marshmallow Tunnel at the Nevada Test Site, working on Exchequer Tunnel for Sunshine Mine in Idaho, and a tunnel in Merced, California. Wyman details his career at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He then discusses moving into a new building and creating a PhD program for engineering. He also discusses the splitting up of the old College of Science, Math, and Engineering into separate disciplines, and watching the number of graduates increase.
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Oral history interview with Nellie and Roy Summers conducted by Jean Kahr on March 06, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Roy Summers begins by describing Las Vegas, Nevada in 1947 and life in the Southern Nevada area. He gives a history of the Sears department stores in Las Vegas, and his career as an appliance repairman for Sears. The interview continues with Nellie Summers, describing her career in the food service industry within the local school system. She discusses how the schools would calculate a budget for the students' meals, her religious affiliations, and her family's recreational activities.
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Oral history interviews with Sherril and Samuel Coleman conducted by Claytee White on February 12 and 22, 2016 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In these interviews, Sherrill and Samuel Coleman discuss experiencing violence against African Americans in Durant, Mississippi, and discuss moving to Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1990s. The Colemans later describe their contributions with the African American community and recall the poor working conditions for African Americans in Las Vegas and throughout the United States. The two then discuss social class, American Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO), and their involvement with religious organizations.
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Oral history interview with Catherine "Caty" Crockett conducted by Claytee D. White on December 3, 2024 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Crockett recalls her parents' history living in Las Vegas, Nevada and starting a guest ranch, Hidden Wells, and later the Crockett/Alamo Airfield airport, and the Lazy Flying C Ranch. Crockett recalls growing up on the airport, riding horses, and interacting with celebrities and entertainers, including Howard Hughes. After graduating from Valley High School, she worked at the Sahara Hotel and Casino, Saks Fifth Avenue, and then at Valley Bank. She describes meeting many leading figures in Las Vegas history through her banking job, including Parry Thomas, the Mack family, Kirk Kerkorian, and others. Crockett describes later jobs, including owning an art gallery, and being one of the first women to join the Rotary Club.
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Oral history interview with Tancy and Richard Leonard conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 18, 2012 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, the Leonards discuss their respective parents' employment at the Nevada Test Site. Frances’ father, John Elmgren, was the liaison between Reynolds Electric and the Atomic Energy Commission. Tancy describes the difficulties that came with having a parent working at the test site, the Huntridge Movie Theater, Vegas Village, and living in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1950s and 1960s. Later in the interview, Richard discusses his father’s employment at the test site, observing the detonation of bombs, and the secrecy surrounding his father’s work. Lastly, the two describe the Westside and the historical significance of that area.
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Oral history interview with A. Henry Stevenson II conducted by Ross Ann Lee on February 27, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Stevenson discusses his personal history and living in Las Vegas, Nevada. He describes moving to Las Vegas for treatment for a medical affliction and his first house in the city. He describes his and his brother's involvement in the legalization of gambling in Nevada and the history of the Boulder Club, where he was employed. Stevenson goes on to talk about the history of the Tule Springs Ranch.
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Oral history interview with Melissa and Thomas Puckett conducted by Claytee D. White on July 14, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods: an Oral History Project of Ward 1. In this interview, Melissa and Thomas discuss their early life in Las Vegas, Nevada. They talk about living in the Scotch 80s neighborhood, the community, and the future of the West Charleston area. Lastly, Melissa and Thomas discuss issues in public education and the preservation of homes in their neighborhood.
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Oral history interview with Aubrey “Bud” Weil conducted by Claytee White on December 09, 2003 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Weil discusses working as a disc jockey and radio broadcaster at the KENO radio station in Las Vegas, Nevada and the stars he interviewed on his show.
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Oral history interview with Janie Greenspun Gale conducted by Claytee D. White on July 17, 2019 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Gale discusses her family background in Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about her educational experience in Las Vegas, being a Rhythmette, and remembers living in London, England. Lastly, Gale describes her involvement with the Animal Foundation, water conservation, and experiencing the growth of Las Vegas.
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