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Tim Wagner oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01889

Abstract

Oral history interview with Tim Wagner conducted by Melvin Carver on February 23, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wagner discusses his educational background, occupational history, and his impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada when he arrived in 1952.

Archival Collection

LaVerne A. Reid oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01553

Abstract

Oral history interview with LaVerne A. Reid conducted by her daughter, Nancy Ann Reid, on March 13, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Reid describes her early life living in Bunkerville, Nevada and the town's history.

Archival Collection

Truly McGee Mann oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01188

Abstract

Oral history interview with Truly McGee Mann conducted by Tamara Wochnik on March 11, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Mann discusses entertainment and gives insight on show business from the perspective of a dance choreographer in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Barbara Fuson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00640

Abstract

Oral history interview with Barbara Fuson conducted by Darnell Frazier on March 20, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fuson discusses Las Vegas, Nevada culture in the 1960s including medical care, the education system, gambling, politics, and religion.

Archival Collection

Randy Gangwer oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00646

Abstract

Oral history interview with Randy Gangwer conducted by Thomas Hardy on May 17, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Gangwer discusses the importance of gambling, above ground atomic tests, and Southern Nevada’s economic, environmental, and social changes.

Archival Collection

Jean Colby oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03943

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jean Colby conducted by Stefanie Barkholz on March 23, 2005 for the UNLV Women's Studies Veteran Oral History Project. The interview covers Colby's service in the United States Air Force during World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam.

Archival Collection

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

Marko Dobro oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00470

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marko Dobro conducted by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick on August 8, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Dobro discusses World War I, Tonopah, Nevada, and Goldfield, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Leo Dunbar oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00495

Abstract

Oral history interview with Leo Dunbar conducted by Connie Degernes and Helen Littleton on February 24, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Dunbar discusses the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

George E. Franklin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00617

Abstract

Oral history interview with George E. Franklin conducted by Linda Arnone on March 09, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Franklin discusses his career as an early Las Vegas, Nevada lawyer.

Archival Collection