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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

Kochy Tang oral history interview: transcript

Date

2021-05-26

Archival Collection

Description

Oral history interview with Kochy Tang conducted by Kristel Peralta, Vanessa Concepcion, and Stefani Evans on May 26, 2021 for Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. Kochy gives a family history of her parents and how they both came to practice medicine; her father served in a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War and later practiced alternative medicine alongside Kochy's mother in San Francisco and Reno. Kochy shares her educational and employment path pursuing osteopathic medicine and how, with the help of Tony Marnell, she was able to open her pratice within the M Resort and Casino. She discusses her work as a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) and the relationships she has built within the Las Vegas medical community.

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Pat Geuder oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00676

Abstract

Oral history interview with Pat Geuder conducted by Darryel Mayes on On April 15, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Geuder discusses in detail the changes that occurred over the years to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, from the time she was a student to the then-present date when she worked as a professor.

Archival Collection

Bill Jones oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00964

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bill Jones conducted by Louis Vernon on October 17, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Jones discusses his involvement with the music industry in Las Vegas, Nevada; the different recreational activities that he participated in, and the social changes that have occurred in the Las Vegas Strip music industry.

Archival Collection

Steve Bailey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00057

Abstract

Oral history interview with Steve Bailey conducted by Dennis Berry on March 20, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bailey talks about his education, the Rebel Yell (now known as the Scarlet and Gray Free Press) newspaper of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and general Las Vegas, Nevada history.

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

Darlene Kelly oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01002

Abstract

Oral history interview with Darlene Kelly conducted by David P. Wiser on March 16, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kelly discusses how she first arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada and her occupational history. Kelly goes on to describe the Stewart Ranch, as well as the social environment of the 1940s and 1950s in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Donna Henshaw oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00844

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donna Henshaw conducted by Jeff Thompson on February 12, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers the history and development of Las Vegas, Nevada, cost of living in Nevada, and the Old Elk’s 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

Bess Hanson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00787

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bess Hanson conducted by Debra Puepke on February 25, 1971 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project. In her interview Hanson discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and raising a family there.

Archival Collection