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Shirley Sandin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01625

Abstract

Oral history interview with Shirley Sandin conducted by Janice Ledford on March 11, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sandin discusses her family ancestry and her employment opportunities. She later discusses a fireplug design contest.

Archival Collection

Ruth Parvin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01442

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ruth Parvin conducted by Deborah Radice on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Parvin discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1955. She later discusses the city when it was a small town and talks about the different communities within Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Patricia Ludwick oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01159

Abstract

Oral history interview with Patricia Ludwick conducted by Jeanette Napoliello on March 30, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Ludwick discusses her personal history since arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1958. Ludwick then discusses the different shows that she attended and the type of atmosphere inside casinos at the time.

Archival Collection

Multiple booths combined at Gay Pride: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Gay Pride 1999 at Sunset Park; Photographer: Dennis McBride. Booth for the Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of the Desert Empire, Inc.; Backdoor Lounge; Eagle Bar; and the Spotlight Lounge. (5-8-99)

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John Graves oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00718

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Graves conducted by Hank Baran on March 01, 1987 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Graves discusses the gaming industry, the women in gaming, hotels on the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip, McCarran Airfield, and golfing in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

John Cahlan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00150

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Cahlan conducted by Gordon R. Brusso on March 30, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Cahlan talks about early Las Vegas, Nevada entertainment.

Archival Collection

Maceo Anderson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00041

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maceo Anderson conducted by Cassandra Wesley on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Anderson discusses black entertainers in Las Vegas, Nevada, his experiences in tap dancing, and education.

Archival Collection

Thelma Jenkins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00943

Abstract

Oral history interview with Thelma Jenkins conducted by Lynn Ballard on October 15, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview, Jenkins discusses her training and career as a nurse in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jenkins also talks about her family life and childhood.

Archival Collection

Robert H. Lias oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01116

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert H. Lias conducted by Verna M. Holley on March 02, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lias describes life in early Las Vegas, Nevada after arriving in 1932, and his career as a postmaster.

Archival Collection

NAMES Project Quilt in the Capital volunteer registration form

Date

1996-10-11 to 1996-10-13

Description

From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: Organizations: Names Project [AIDS quilt] file.

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