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Patricia Iannuzzi oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-03407

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Patricia Iannuzzi conducted by Claytee D. White on March 6, 2018 and November 30, 2022 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In the first interview, Iannuzzi discusses her early interest in library sciences. She talks about her educational experience and becoming a reference librarian. Iannuzzi describes the development of resource repositories, education reform, and the evolution of the internet. Iannuzzi recalls the first online databases, electronic resources, and improving undergraduate education. Lastly, Iannuzzi discusses her employment at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the importance of information literacy. In the second interview, Iannuzzi discusses accomplishments from her time as Dean of UNLV University Libraries, particularly her role in the creation of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.

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

Retta Decker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00403

Abstract

Oral history interview with Retta Decker conducted by Andrea Edwards on November 01, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Decker discusses her personal history including working as a nurse, and her historical perspective on nursing.

Archival Collection

Karen Hayes oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00817

Abstract

Oral history interview with Karen Hayes conducted by Robert F. Darling on March 02, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview Hayes discusses her account of Las Vegas, Nevada history and politics.

Archival Collection

Michael J. Signorelli oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02794

Abstract

Oral history interview with Michael J. Signorelli conducted by Claytee D. White and Stefani Evans on August 4, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Signorelli discusses getting a gaming license, building a hotel-casino in Mesquite, Nevada, running Fitzgerald's (now the D) downtown, and putting together land deals to develop a hotel-casino in Laughlin, Nevada and one in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Jack West oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01955

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jack West conducted by Perry Kaufman on June 12, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, West discusses his experience and employment in the advertising industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. West also explains the significance of publicity campaigns for companies.

Archival Collection

Woodrow Wilson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02640

Abstract

Oral history interview with Woodrow Wilson conducted by Barbara McCormick on October 20, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wilson discusses Southern Nevada history and shares his personal experiences living in Las Vegas. Nevada.

Archival Collection

Nellie Feour oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00570

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nellie Feour conducted by Bill Rogers on March 25, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Feour discusses first moving to Las Vegas, Nevada and how people coped with the extreme heat in the 1940s. Feour continues the interview discussing the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada and the building of Henderson, Nevada and the industries that came with the city.

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

Charles West oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01954

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles West conducted by Perry Kaufman on April 19, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. West discusses the African American community in Las Vegas, Nevada and what the living conditions were for them. West then explains how the Nevada Voters League changed the way politics played out after more African Americans went out to vote. He also discusses his work as the first African American Doctor in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection