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Darrin Bush oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02740

Abstract

Oral history interview with Darrin Bush conducted by Claytee D. White on June 30, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Bush discusses photographing Las Vegas, Nevada over a 25-year period for the Las Vegas News Bureau. He also talks about the importance of implosions, cruising Fremont Street, and growing up in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

David L. Washington oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01922

Abstract

Oral history interview with David L. Washington conducted by Claytee D. White on March 18, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Washington discusses his personal history, education, experiences in the military, and becoming a firefighter in Las Vegas, Nevada. Washington talks about his employment at the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue department, explains the procedures for certain fire emergencies, and what it was like when women joined the department in the 1960s. Finally, he recalls becoming the City of Las Vegas Fire Chief.

Archival Collection

Frank Bondi oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00120

Abstract

Oral history interview with Frank Bondi conducted by Janice Koukel on June 20, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bondi discusses his personal history, early above-ground atomic testing, and economic, environmental and societal changes in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Juan Chacon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00161

Abstract

Oral history interview with Juan Chacon conducted by Claytee White on August 28, 2012 for the African Americans in Las Vegas Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Chacon discusses his upbringing, early life in Mexico and the United States, his education, segregation, anti-communism, becoming a U. S. citizen, his military career, and his work in Las Vegas, Nevada since retirement.

Archival Collection

Michael Drakulich oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00488

Abstract

Oral history interview with Michael Drakulich conducted by Christopher Zockoll on October 02, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Drakulich discusses his personal Las Vegas, Nevada history from 1955 to 1972, including his career as the Rancho High School basketball coach.

Archival Collection

Jonce T. Clement oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00209

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jonce T. Clement conducted by Terrance L. Fairchild on March 07, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Clement discusses social and economic changes in Las Vegas, Nevada. Clement then shares the development of the Las Vegas Strip and the first casinos to begin operating.

Archival Collection

Hattie Robertson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01579

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hattie Robertson conducted by Henry Thorns on March 05, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Robertson discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1969. Robertson also discusses her family life.

Archival Collection

Floyd Lamb oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01055

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nevada State Senator Floyd Lamb conducted by Linda Nelson on February 01, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lamb discusses Southern Nevada history, economy, environment, and social changes.

Archival Collection

Eleanor Scholl oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01642

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eleanor Scholl conducted by Ryk Galloway on March 13, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Scholl discusses her experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about the changes in Las Vegas since the 1950s, and the Helldorado parade.

Archival Collection

Will Provance oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02745

Abstract

Oral history interview with Will Provance conducted by David Schwartz on July 14, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. Provance discusses his various roles in the gaming industry the difference between managing slot machines in his earlier positions and video lottery terminals (VLTs) in his current position in Ohio. He also discusses what he believes makes a good slot floor and how slot operations has changed since he started in the industry.

Archival Collection