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Donald L. "Pat" Shalmy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03153

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donald L. Shalmy conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on March 10, 2017 and March 14, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Shalmy discusses the benefits of regional planning and team approach to the quality of service and efficiency in county governments relative to growth, including transportation, water, flood control, air quality, tourism, and policing.

Archival Collection

Sandra Peña oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03161

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sandra Peña conducted by Lada Mead and Stefani Evans on March 27, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Peña recalls the family move to Porterville, California, and her work with Parson’s Dillingham, a contractor for the Metrolink rail system. She then discusses the link between the Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada construction communities. Peña also discusses her ability to gain employment in Las Vegas at Parson’s and her move to Richardson Construction.

Archival Collection

Rosemary A. Vassiliadis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03166

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rosemary Vassiliadis conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on April 12, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Vassiliadis discusses her career as a budget analyst in Las Vegas, Nevada and as the first female Director of Aviation at the McCarran Airport. She also discusses managing the airport in the days after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Archival Collection

Otto Merida oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03184

Abstract

Oral history interview with Otto Merida conducted by Claytee White on May 18, 2017 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project. Merida discusses his childhood in Havana, Cuba and his arrival to the United States. Merida then discusses Cubans in Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1960s and 1970s. He also reflects on starting the Latin Chamber of Commerce with Arturo Cambeiro in the late 1970s.

Archival Collection

Rory Reid oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03200

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rory Reid conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on July 13, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Reid recalls growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada as a Mormon, and his legal and political careers in the Nevada Democratic Party.

Archival Collection

Ron M. Portaro oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03212

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ron M. Portaro conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on July 27, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Portaro speaks about Built-Rite Construction, moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1993, and meeting notable Las Vegas men such as Pastor Paul Goulet Arnie Adamsen, and Charlie Kajkowski. Potaro also discusses how these experiences enabled him to benefit his church, his family, and his adopted community.

Archival Collection

Ike Lawrence Epstein oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03227

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ike Lawrence Epstein conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 24, 2017 and February 02, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Epstein discusses professional boxing, his involvement in the Stadium Authority Board, and the sports boom in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Dr. Frank P. Silver oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03229

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Frank P. Silver conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 29, 2017 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Silver describes being a child of a Jewish father and Catholic mother. He also offers anecdotes of being a physician in the 1970s and some of the perks he was treated to. He also mentions being a shareholder in the Crystal Palace Casino in Laughlin, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Betty Kramer oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03259

Abstract

Oral history interview with Betty Kramer conducted by Kathy Wheat on March 02, 1973 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kramer talks about the development of Henderson, Nevada and shares the significance of the Basic Magnesium Inc. (BMI) to the Las Vegas, Nevada community. Kramer also talks about the societal change in Las Vegas, Nevada when gambling became legal, and the growth of the city at large.

Archival Collection

Gus Mancuso oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03275

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gus Mancuso conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on September 27, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Jazz musician Gus Mancuso (Ronald Bernard Mancuso) discusses his career playing trombone and double bass in various musical groups and serving in the Army band as a piano player. He also talks about moving to Las Vegas in 1955, playing in bands at various casinos, touring Europe with Sarah Vaughan and teaching in the music department at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

Archival Collection