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Victor Juarez Rivera oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03724

Abstract

Oral history interivew with Victor Juarez Rivera conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 29, 2021 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project.

Victor recounts his personal history growing up in Mexico City before moving to Las Vegas in 1988. He discusses his family life and occupation as a cook at the Circus Circus and shop steward for the Culinary Workers Union Local 226.

Archival Collection

Belia C. Cruz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00453

Abstract

Oral history interview with Belia C. Cruz conducted by Janel Houldsworth on October 25, 2004 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Cruz reflects upon her career as an elementary school teacher and principal in Imperial County, California from the 1970s to the 1990s. She discusses her upbringing, and how her family influenced her involvement with programs such as Head Start, and how this translated into a teaching career. She describes the process by which she eventually became a principal, and her work in bilingual education. She also offers her stance on the contemporary status of the education system, and the standing of bilingual education in the Clark County School District (CCSD). She concludes by describing her experience as a substitute teacher in CCSD, and her involvement with bilingual education.

Archival Collection

Mario C. Monaco oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01312

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mario C. Monaco conducted by Kim Rhodes on March 12, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Monaco discusses moving from Montana to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1958. Monaco discusses his career in the U.S. Navy as well as his career in education. He also discusses changes in the education system, including the required competency test and changes in attendance policy.

Archival Collection

Jerome J. Vallen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01860

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jerome J. Vallen conducted by James Shaw on February 27, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Vallen discusses his career as the dean of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Hotel Administration College, a position he occupied at the time of this interview. Vallen discusses program funding, how UNLV's program compares with Cornell University's hotel administration program, and the difficulty the university faced establishing a program with newer educational concepts compared to some other majors which had been around for much longer, such as the math or sciences departments. Vallen then explains how they assisted students in finding jobs in the hotel industry, as well as his plans to grow the program and construct a dedicated building for the program on campus.

Archival Collection

Lucille Matyas oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01225

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lucille Matyas conducted by Michael Bernstein on February 23, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, Matyas discusses moving from Ohio to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1935. Matyas also discusses her work with the Southern Nevada Telephone Company, the Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Co., Inc. (REECo) in association with the Nevada Test Site, her life as a housewife, and her work with the Central Telephone (Centel) Corporation.

Archival Collection

Alana Brown oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02536

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alana Brown conducted by Dennis McBride on May 26, 2008 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Brown discusses establishing the Center Stage Inc. theater company in Las Vegas, Nevada with her partner, Lenore Simon. Brown describes the production of certain plays including Last Summer at Bluefish Cove and Hidden: A Gender. Brown also talks about the transgender community and what she knew about their struggles. Lastly, Brown describes the Las Vegas Review-Journal's theater critic, Anthony Del Valle, and his critiques on Center Stage Inc. as well as the company overall.

Archival Collection

Catherine Perroitti oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01470

Abstract

Oral history interview with Catherine Perroitti conducted by Steven Labonte on February 27, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Perroitti describes her personal history in Las Vegas, Nevada and how the city has changed over time. Perroitti describes her perception of the increase in crime and drugs present in the city over time. Perroitti discusses her work on the Senior Citizens' Advisory Board in Las Vegas and the importance of older generations, as well as her career as a registered nurse. Perroitti also discusses veterans legislation and the needs of veterans after they returned home from deployment.

Archival Collection

Andrew Walsh oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03565

Abstract

Oral history interview with Andrew Walsh conducted by Barbara Tabach and Claytee D. White on February 13, 2019 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Walsh recalls his early life in New York City, New York, and working for the New York Police Department. He then recalls moving and joining the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 1998. He discusses his current position as Deputy Chief/Division Commander of Tourist Safety, his role in the aftermath of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, and community healing.

Archival Collection

Jerry Engel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02617

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jerry Engel conducted by Barbara Tabach on March 01, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Engel highlights people, casinos, and other observations of Las Vegas, Nevada history that occurred since his move to the city in 1953. He provides insights about the role of an accountant in the gaming industry. He also discusses the influence of Jewish business leaders in an array of local gaming and non-gaming issues, including the retail world, Jim Crow era segregation, and the astonishing growth of the valley over six decades.

Archival Collection

Laura Taylor oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02630

Abstract

Oral history interview with Laura Taylor conducted by Claytee D. White on December 03, 2008 and December 08, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Taylor discusses opening for Don Rickles at the Desert Inn Hotel, and performing at the Desert Inn’s Starlight Theater. Taylor recalls performing on television, appearing on radio shows, making disco music, and meeting many celebrities as a jazz musician.

Archival Collection