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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

Don Welch oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01940

Abstract

Oral history interview with Don Welch conducted by his daughter, Kelly Welch, on March 15, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Welch discusses his personal history and the history of Las Vegas, Nevada, including being raised in Las Vegas and life in the city during the 1930s. He describes how Las Vegas and the surrounding areas have grown and changed, his education, and the construction of casinos and other important buildings.

Archival Collection

Elmer Grayson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00724

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elmer Grayson conducted by Keith Baldwin on March 09, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Grayson discusses atomic testing, education, the Old Frontier Casinos, and African-American entertainers in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Renila Dunlap oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00503

Abstract

Oral history interview with Renila Gunlap conducted by Lisa Johnson on March 09, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Gunlap discusses her personal, generational, and occupational history in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also talks about her church membership, Stewart Ranch, and education.

Archival Collection

Lynn V. Baker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00059

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lynn Baker conducted by Thomas Norton on April 01, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Baker discusses the expansion of downtown Fremont Street, military and commercial plane disasters, the Las Vegas, Nevada labor force, and other topics about Las Vegas history.

Archival Collection

The Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival: archived website, 2016 to 2017

Level of Description

Other Level

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01045
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Temple Beth Sholom Las Vegas: archived website, 2016 to 2017

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Other Level

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01045
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Or Bamidbar - Chabad East Las Vegas: archived website, 2016 to 2017

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Other Level

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01045
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Community Kollel of Greater Las Vegas: archived website, 2016 to 2017

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Other Level

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Collection Number: MS-01045
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
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Jewish National Fund: Las Vegas: archived website, 2016 to 2017

Level of Description

Other Level

Archival Collection

Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-01045
Collection Name: Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project Web Archive
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component