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Clifford Kemple oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01007

Abstract

Oral history interview with Clifford Kemple conducted by Paul Wilkins on April 4, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kemple discusses his early life in Goodsprings, Nevada; Las Vegas, Nevada, and changes that he has noticed in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Robert Kesterson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01012

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Kesterson conducted by James M. Greene on October 24, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kesterson offers an overview on life in Boulder City, Las Vegas, and Henderson, Nevada. He also discusses land development.

Archival Collection

Hugh Key oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01016

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hugh Key conducted by Bob Bush on February 21, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Key discusses spending over thirty years in Las Vegas, Nevada. His wife, Mrs. Key, is also present during the interview and offers a few remarks.

Archival Collection

Eliot King oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01026

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eliot King conducted by an unknown collector on October 20, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. King discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1942 and gives his opinions on the city as it went through changes.

Archival Collection

Barbara Bates Kirkland oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01027

Abstract

Oral history interview with Barbara Bates Kirkland conducted by Claytee D. White on November 12, 2004 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Kirkland discusses working at the Westside School with Mabel Hoggard and co-founding the La Femme Douze.

Archival Collection

Robert F. Knapp oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01032

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Knapp conducted by Dianna Lucero on March 10, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Knapp discusses his personal and occupational history in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about the major hotels, politics, gambling, and road recreations.

Archival Collection

Robert Kneoki oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01035

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Kneoki conducted by Dave Harelik on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kneoki discusses growth, crime, and religion in Nevada. He also talks about the silver mines, MX missiles, and transient people.

Archival Collection

Mary Ellen Osborn Lake and Thomas Lake oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01051

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Ellen Osborn Lake and Thomas Lake conducted by Fred Wilson on February 18, 1951. Mary Ellen discusses arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1904. The Lakes talk about the first Methodist churches in Las Vegas, their involvement, and members of the church community.

Archival Collection

Robert E. Lake oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01052

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert E. Lake conducted by A.D. Hopkins on September 27, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lake discusses how the layout of Las Vegas, Nevada has changed since he first arrived there.

Archival Collection

Floyd Lamb oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01055

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nevada State Senator Floyd Lamb conducted by Linda Nelson on February 01, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lamb discusses Southern Nevada history, economy, environment, and social changes.

Archival Collection