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Vera Love oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01149

Abstract

Oral history interview with Vera Love conducted by Sophia Phillips on March 11, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Love talks about real estate development in Las Vegas, Nevada. She specifically talks about the role of women in real estate and business ownership, schools, and city growth in early Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

John Luckman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01158

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Luckman conducted by Harvey H. Harris on March 20, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Luckman discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1955 and working as a casino dealer. Luckman also describes his book publishing business.

Archival Collection

Patricia Ludwick oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01159

Abstract

Oral history interview with Patricia Ludwick conducted by Jeanette Napoliello on March 30, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Ludwick discusses her personal history since arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1958. Ludwick then discusses the different shows that she attended and the type of atmosphere inside casinos at the time.

Archival Collection

Eular Lunsford oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01162

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eular Lunsford conducted by Mark J. Lestelle on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lunsford describes his work experiences and life in Henderson, Nevada after moving there on September 09, 1951. Lunsford held various jobs, including serving as a magnesium plant firefighter, baker, and taxi cab driver.

Archival Collection

Arthur C. Lurie oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01163

Abstract

Oral history interview with Arthur Lurie conducted by Cheryle L. Bacot on April 25, 1986. In this interview Arthur Lurie discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada, the various businesses he owned, Judaism and Jewish culture in Las Vegas, and his work with the Golden Gloves gym and Nevada Boxing Commission.

Archival Collection

Iva MacDonald oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01173

Abstract

Oral history interview with Iva MacDonald conducted by Vaune Kadlubek on March 04, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, MacDonald discusses living in Henderson, Nevada and Las Vegas, Nevada. MacDonald also discusses McCarran Airport, family, and her various occupations including secretary, bookkeeper, and real estate saleswoman.

Archival Collection

Rev. Dr. Maureen Mackey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01177

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maureen Mackey conducted by Dennis McBride on January 10, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. Mackey discusses stories about her life and spiritual journey as a lesbian reverend and reveals her experiences of discriminatory treatment of gay people by traditional religion.

Archival Collection

Louise Madden oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01178

Abstract

Oral history interview with Louise Madden conducted by Jerry Masini on July 08, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Madden discusses her personal history and recalls her various occupations in Las Vegas, Nevada casinos. Madden also discusses the changes in the casinos and the Las Vegas Strip while Las Vegas, Nevada grew in population.

Archival Collection

Helen Manix oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01190

Abstract

Oral history interview with Helen Manix conducted by James M. Greene on December 06, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Manix talks about the history of Boulder City, Nevada. She specifically talks about living conditions and her role as a mother in early Boulder City. She also talks about the Boulder (Hoover) Dam construction.

Archival Collection

Gloria Marc oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01192

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gloria Marc conducted by Sherri Beryl Marc on March 08, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Marc discusses her impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada when arriving in 1959. Marc also discusses her personal history, Lake Mead, and recreational activities in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection