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Charlene Herst oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02822

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charlene Herst conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 09, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Herst discusses arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1954 and becoming a volunteer mom who later graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She also discusses her thirteen year career in the Nevada state government and the implementation of the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act in 2006.

Archival Collection

Steven Eisen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02830

Abstract

Oral history interview with Steven Eisen conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 14, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Eisen talks about growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and being of Jewish ancestry. He also discusses being the CEO of Children’s Heart Center Nevada.

Archival Collection

Janellen Radoff oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02841

Abstract

Oral history interview with Janellen Radoff conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 26, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Radoff discusses training in interior design and architecture, finding employment as a commercial designer, and working at Wynn properties. She also talks about her involvement in the interior design for Congregation Ner Tamid.

Archival Collection

Craig Palacios oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02842

Abstract

Oral history interview with Craig Palacios conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on September 27, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Palacios discusses his childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada and his early career in construction. He also talks about working as an architect, forming Bunnyfish Studio, and the Maryland Parkway architectural project.

Archival Collection

Thomas Mulroy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02848

Abstract

Oral history interview with Thomas Mulroy conducted by Richard Bidelman on March 16, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Mulroy discusses downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, local government, Old City Hall, Mormon Fort, citizen participation, and the construction of the Showboat Hotel and Casino.

Archival Collection

Bruce L. Woodbury oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02849

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bruce L. Woodbury conducted by Stefani Evans on September 27, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Woodbury talks about serving as Clark County commissioner from 1981 to 2009. He discusses transportation accomplishments such as the CC-215 Bruce Woodbury Beltway, the Desert Inn Super Arterial, and the Monorail.

Archival Collection

Julie Brinkerhoff-Jacobs oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02852

Abstract

Oral history interview with Julie Brinkerhoff-Jacobs conducted by Stefani Evans on September 30, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Brinkerhoff-Jacobs talks about her childhood in Southern California and Europe, the history of Lifescapes International, how she came into the business, and how the company came to do most of the major projects on Las Vegas, Nevada Strip as well as other Clark County locations.

Archival Collection

Michael S. Mack oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02856

Abstract

Oral history interview with Michael Mack conducted by Barbara Tabach on May 20, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Mack discusses his early memories in the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish community, attending the Fifth Street School, and participating in activities with his friends. He also reminisces about going to the Flamingo Hotel with his parents to see floor shows.

Archival Collection

Don Laughlin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02858

Abstract

Oral history interview with Don Laughlin conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on October 10, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Laughlin talks about owning multiple properties in the town of Laughlin, Nevada and the growth of the city.

Archival Collection

Bob Arum oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02867

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bob Arum conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 20, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Arum talks about growing up Orthodox in New York City and how through his career as a promoter for boxers he developed personal relationships with people such as Muhammed Ali and George Foreman.

Archival Collection