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Ron Floth oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03239

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ron Floth conducted by Claytee D. White on September 07, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Floth discusses his early life in Huntington Beach, California and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in the early 1970s. Floth remembers being recruited to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC), promoting RTC’s Club Ride, and his involvement with RTC's Bike Share program. He describes the Southern Nevada Bike Coalition, the League of American Bicycles, and the Coalition’s work in creating bicycle friendly communities. Later, Floth talks about the Three Foot Law, bicycle routes, and stationless bicycle-sharing systems. Lastly, Floth discusses biking as a way to improve public health.

Archival Collection

Heather Victorson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01877

Abstract

Oral history interview with Heather Victorson conducted by Nancy Hardy on June 26, 2003 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Victorson discusses her early life in Nairobi, Kenya and London, England. She remembers being enrolled into the Royal Ballet School, and her experience dancing in show productions for the Royal Ballet Company. Victorson talks about winning a dancing audition that required her to move to Las Vegas, Nevada, dancing in the Lido de Paris show at the Stardust, and wearing showgirl costumes. Victorson describes lounge shows, working topless for the first time, and dancing in Vive les Girls. Lastly, Victorson discusses the future of Las Vegas dance shows.

Archival Collection

Brittany Castrejon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03308

Abstract

Oral history interview with Brittany Castrejon conducted by Claytee D. White and Barbara Tabach on November 9, 2017 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Brittany Castrejon details her experiences during the evening of the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. She describes the Route 91 Harvest Festival set-up and details the events of that night, which she experienced alongside her 14-year-old cousin and a few friends. Castrejon tells her story of trying to find safety from the chaos during the entire ordeal, eventually finding refuge for the remainder of the night at the Tropicana hotel. She ends the interview by discussing her adjustment to life after the shooting and her post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as what she has learned from the experience.

Archival Collection

Apolonio 'Loney' Sauceda oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03663

Abstract

Oral history interview with Apolonio ‘Loney’ Sauceda conducted by Barbara Tabach and Monserrath Hernández on August 13, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Sauceda discusses his family's heritage and how they immigrated from León, Mexico to the United States in the 1920s. He describes growing up in Argentine, Kansas, the Latino community there, and attending Catholic schools. Sauceda recalls serving in the United States Army while still in high school and starting American Legion Post 213 in 1946. He then talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1969 and his involvement with the Nevada Association of Latin Americans (NALA). Lastly, Sauceda discusses becoming a lieutenant colonel in the National Guard and being a member of the Color Guard Post 8.

Archival Collection

George Ward oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01909

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Ward conducted by Charles P. Hall on March 11, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Ward discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1942 and his experience in the city as an African American. Ward describes the jobs African Americans were hired for in Las Vegas during the 1940s and his teaching career. He describes segregation and discrimination in the school system and in casinos. He also talks about how African American police officers were only allowed to patrol West Las Vegas, housing availability, and organized crime in the city. Lastly, Ward talks about his involvement in local politics, the beginnings of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the development of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Rosa Lee Brewer, Maxine Westby, and Angelia Carter oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03605

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rosa Lee Brewer, Maxine Westby, and Angelia Carter conducted by Claytee D. White on April 17, 2019 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Brewer discusses her early life in Birmingham, Alabama and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1957. Brewer and Westby remember living in the Westside, J Street and Jackson Street businesses, and the issue of homelessness in that area. Later, Brewer, Westby, and Carter discuss the schools on the Westside and school integration. Lastly, Brewer, Westby, and Carter discuss changes in the Westside.

Archival Collection

Richard Steele and Zakeisha Steele-Jones oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02263

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard Steele and Zakeisha Steele-Jones conducted by Claytee D. White on February 12, 2015 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Richard Steel discusses his life in the Marine Corps, his life as a boxer, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, and working as a referee for boxing. Zakeisha Steele-Jones discusses how her father was an actor and campus police officer. Richard Steele then describes his most memorable fights that he refereed.

Archival Collection

Donna and Tom Martin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02121

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donna and Tom Martin conducted by Claytee D. White on January 31, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. The Martins discuss moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in the early 1950s as each of their parents sought new opportunities and graduating from Rancho High School in 1962. Donna Martin then discusses her career as a secretary and her volunteer work as part of a woman's group she belongs to. Tom Martin discusses working in the office of a steel company, and later running a tire store.

Archival Collection