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George E. Franklin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00617

Abstract

Oral history interview with George E. Franklin conducted by Linda Arnone on March 09, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Franklin discusses his career as an early Las Vegas, Nevada lawyer.

Archival Collection

George Lee oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03437

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Lee conducted by Stefani Evans and Su Kim Chung on February 29, 2024 for the Reflections: the Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Lee describes his four decades of experience as a Las Vegas blackjack dealer (36 at the Four Queens Casino), after leaving behind a career in dance. Lee was selected to originate the role of "Tea" in a 1954 New York City Ballet stage production of The Nutcracker. He also danced in South Pacific at the Thunderbird, and with Carol Channing's revue at The Riviera, and a traveling production of Disney on Parade. After dancing in Alcazar de Paris at the Desert Inn Hotel in 1980, he quit dancing and went to dealer school. He worked swing shift at the Four Queens Hotel, and attended ballet classes at UNLV during the day. Lee, now 89, still works five days a week at the Four Queens. In this interview, Lee talks about ballet, typecasting, discipline, and being "ten times better." He discusses becoming a U.S. citizen in 1959 and changing his surname from Li to Lee.

Archival Collection

George E. Franklin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00616

Abstract

Oral history interview with George E. Franklin conducted by Diane Hunsley on March 08, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Franklin discusses his personal history in Nevada, atomic testing, Howard Hughes, and his law experience.

Archival Collection

Correspondence, Page, McCutchen, Harding and Knight, Attorneys, to H.E. George

Date

1902-01-13

Archival Collection

Description

This folder is from the "Correspondence" file of the Sadie and Hampton George Papers (MS-00434)

Text

Alda May and George Williams oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01984

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alda May and George Williams conducted by Jay Brewer on April 09, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Alda and George discuss the history of Boulder City, Nevada. Alda describes arriving to Boulder City in 1931 and recalls moving into one of the first homes built there. George then talks about working on the Boulder (Hoover) Dam and describes the various jobs he had at the dam. The two then discuss social life in Boulder City and how it changed as the population increased. Lastly, Alda and George describe their frequent visits to Las Vegas, Nevada and recall the entertainment that the city offered.

Archival Collection

George Gordon Colton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00246

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Gordon Colton conducted by John C. Isham on October 09, 1973 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Colton discusses how his great-grandfather founded the original Gold Strike Hotel in Searchlight, Nevada, the development of the Duplex Mine, and overall history of Searchlight.

Archival Collection

Photograph of George, Leonard, and Jean Fayle, 1915-1920

Date

1915 to 1920

Archival Collection

Description

George Arthur, Leonard Ray, and Jean Nevada Fayle pose for a picture on a front porch.

Image

George Von Tobel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00037

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Von Tobel conducted by Judith Vitto on October 04, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Von Tobel talks about being a civil engineer during World War II, atomic testing, his involvement in the Republican Party, and the Chamber of Commerce.

Archival Collection

Portrait of George Franklin: photographic print

Date

1880 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Description

A portrait of George Franklin, a Nevada politician.

Image

Photograph of George A. Clifton, April 27, 1930

Date

1930-04-27

Archival Collection

Description

A portrait of George A. Clifton on his 77th birthday. Group creators credit goes to James & Merrihew, Seattle.

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