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Gary Ostensen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01417

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gary Ostensen conducted by Claire McCoy on March 13, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. in this interview, Ostensen describes the difficulties that face bellmen in the hospitality industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ostensen later discusses the requirements to be a good bellmen.

Archival Collection

Ray Johnson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00958

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ray Johnson conducted by Rick Stern on October 03, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Johnson discusses moving to Nevada and his different residences. Johnson then goes on to talk about his occupational history.

Archival Collection

Robert Granger oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00712

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Granger conducted by Conrad Langille on February 10, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During the interview, Granger discusses the different addresses that he has occupied since moving to Southern Nevada in 1951. Granger also mentions his recreational activities, and personal family history.

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

Shirley Edmond oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00519

Abstract

Oral history interview with Shirley Edmond conducted by Claytee D. White on June 24, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview Shirley Edmond talks about growing up in the Westside neighborhood of Las Vegas, Nevada as the daughter of a local preacher. She tells of the early community's shopping and neighborhood landmarks. Shirley also shares stories of her work at both the US Post Office and Matt Kelly Elementary School.

Archival Collection

Rita Deanin Abbey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02192

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rita Deanin Abbey conducted by Claytee White on November 29, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. The artist and UNLV Emeritus Professor of Art discusses her early education and training in art that led her to work in sculpture, painting, stained glass, and other mediums. She also talks about her pieces created for the Jewish community in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

David Bartlett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02759

Abstract

Oral history interview with David Barlett conducted by Claytee D. White on August 23, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Barlett discusses Lorenzi Park, Bartlett Brothers Hardware, Fremont Drug, and community organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Henry Wieking oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01973

Abstract

Oral history interview with Henry Wieking conducted by Anna Dean Kepper on August 20, 1975 and August 21, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wieking discusses the Old Mormon Fort and a recollection of early Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Nicholas Popovich oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01492

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nicholas Popovich conducted by James Popovich on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Nicholas discusses working in casinos and the rise of gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nicholas also talks about the changes in Las Vegas and how casinos changed the methods of operations throughout the city.

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