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Gary Pratt oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01507

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gary Pratt conducted by Ron Reda on March 16, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Pratt discusses the growth of early Southern Nevada. He talks about population growth, economic changes, and crime in early Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Gloria Marc oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01192

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gloria Marc conducted by Sherri Beryl Marc on March 08, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Marc discusses her impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada when arriving in 1959. Marc also discusses her personal history, Lake Mead, and recreational activities in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Clare Woodbury oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02015

Abstract

Oral history interview with Doctor Clare Woodbury conducted by Ralph Roske on September 12, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Woodbury discusses education and medicine as well as sharing his experiences in the medical field in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Mary Nabit oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01360

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Nabit conducted by Gregory Nicholl on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Nabit discusses her experiences working as a cocktail server since the 1950s as well as her experiences working at Stardust Resort and Casino since the 1970s in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Stanley Goldstein oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00694

Abstract

Oral history interview with Stanley Goldstein conducted by Carol A. Semendoff on October 25, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers Goldstein’s personal historical profile as a Las Vegas, Nevada resident. Also during this interview, Goldstein discusses the Strip, gambling, prostitution, and the history of the major casinos.

Archival Collection

Alfred F. Baker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00060

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alfred Baker conducted by Blanche Uekling on April 04, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Baker discusses Las Vegas, Nevada general history, including the Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

Vaughan O. Holt oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00883

Abstract

Oral history interview with Vaughan O. Holt conducted by Lee LaVecchia on February 22, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Holt offers an overview on marriage and family life in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also discusses local transportation, education, and occupations. He also talks about pollution, tourism, railroads, and the development of the Las Vegas Strip.

Archival Collection

Lawrence Hadland oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00760

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lawrence Hadland conducted by Lorraine Owens on February 02, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hadland offers insights into local business, family life, jobs, and the overall community of Las Vegas, Nevada. He also discusses the military and the local airport.

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

Ellen Lempe oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01100

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ellen Lempe conducted by Paul Pearson on March 23, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lempe discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1952 and recalls her experiences as a telephone operator. Lempe then discusses the various recreational activities that Las Vegas, Nevada had to offer.

Archival Collection