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Elizabeth McKillip oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01264

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elizabeth McKillip conducted by Dan Cassese on May 09, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, McKillip discusses changes in Las Vegas, Nevada. She specifically discusses growth, pollution, and the environment in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Wayne Brazelle oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00243

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wayne Brazelle conducted by Lee Siskey on March 17, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview details Brazelle’s work history in the Las Vegas, Nevada area and how Las Vegas has changed, from 1959 to 1978.

Archival Collection

Clifford A. Lorenz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01147

Abstract

Oral history interview with Clifford A. Lorenz conducted by Stephen B. Tomiak on March 11, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lorenz talks about the history of early Las Vegas, Nevada. He specifically talks about the construction of downtown hotels, tourism, the entertainment industry, and the reputation of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Campus history and historial aerials, 1959-1990

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Thematic Slides and Prints
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Collection Number: PH-00388-06
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Thematic Slides and Prints
Box/Folder: Box 113

Archival Component

Wilma Freemyer oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00623

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilma Freemyer conducted by Suzanne Haag on February 22, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Freemyer discusses early Las Vegas, Nevada’s history during the 1930's and the Las Vegas-Review Journal.

Archival Collection

Olenda Purdy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01522

Abstract

Oral history interview with Olenda Purdy conducted by Mark Miller on March 12, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Purdy discusses her experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada. She specifically talks about her family history, gambling in Las Vegas, and the changes in the Las Vegas economy and environment since the 1960s.

Archival Collection

Charis Robbins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01576

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charis Robbins conducted by Steven J. Syzdek on March 17, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Robbins describes her early life living in various towns in California during the early 1900s, namely Silver Peak, California, before moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1943.

Archival Collection

J. Harold Tilton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01828

Abstract

Oral history interview with J. Harold Tilton conducted by David M. Hollic on February 21, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Tilton discusses his personal history and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1925. He then describes the development of Las Vegas and recalls the expansion of the city in both the north and west. Lastly, Tilton discusses the construction of homes in undeveloped desert land, as well as environmental and social changes in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Ray C. Early oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03194

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ray C. Early conducted by Barry Greenberg on March 03, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Early discusses arriving to Southern Nevada, its history, and changes that occurred.

Archival Collection

Susan and Holly Carratelli oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-00344

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Susan and Holly Carratelli conducted by Dennis McBride on June 24 and 26, 1999 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. In the interviews, Susan and Holly recall first meeting during the planning for the 1994 National Coming Out Day event in Las Vegas, Nevada. They discuss what they value in a relationship, their past relationship experiences, and their involvement with the Gay and Lesbian Community Center and Metropolitan Community Church. Other subjects they cover include their marriage, anecdotes about living together, having children, their daily routine, and conflicting inter-community perceptions between gay men and women in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection