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Carus Lortz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01148

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carus Lortz conducted by Corrado R. Carey on February 26, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lortz talks about his life and the history of Las Vegas, Nevada. He specifically talks about his religious background and the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Mike Gausling oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02915

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mike Gausling conducted by David G. Schwartz on December 7, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. In his interview Gausling discusses his forty years in the casino industry. He talks about the positives and negatives in the field of slot management and the differences between local and Strip casino properties.

Archival Collection

Henry Zigtema oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02055

Abstract

Oral history interview with Henry Zigtema conducted by Cheryl Stewart on February 27, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Zigtema shares personal stories regarding his arrival to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1929, and the development of the city.

Archival Collection

Elda Ohrn oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01411

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elda Ohrn conducted by Joan R. Buckwalter on February 25, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Ohrn discusses her experiences growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1930s and 1940s.

Archival Collection

Louise McGuire oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01259

Abstract

Oral history interview with Louise McGuire conducted by Heidi Nickum on February 26, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, McGuire talks about the history of the Las Vegas police department and hotels since the 1950s in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Donald Zeiter oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03388

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donald Zeiter conducted by Robert Beasley on March 14, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Zeiter discusses construction in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Bill Willard oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01981

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bill Willard conducted by Perry Kaufman on June 04, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Willard discusses entertainment in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Francis E. Hughes oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00905

Abstract

Oral history interview with Francis E. Hughes conducted by Mark E. French on February 23, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hughes discusses the general lifestyle, culture, and family members that were amongst the first settlers of the Mesquite, Nevada area.

Archival Collection

Dan Lubin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02907

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dan Lubin conducted by David Schwartz on November 30, 2016 for the History of Gaming Oral History Project. In this interview, Lubin, the author of The Essentials of Casino Game Design: From the Cocktail Napkin to the Casino Floor discusses the process of creating successful casino games, the process involved in the game design, and technical and business considerations.

Archival Collection

G.C. Ramsay oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01534

Abstract

Oral history interview with G.C. Ramsay conducted by Steven Fink on March 19, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Ramsay compares and contrasts 1950s Las Vegas, Nevada to 1980s Las Vegas.

Archival Collection