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Dr. Leonard Kreisler oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02699

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Leonard Kreisler conducted by Barbara Tabach on May 23, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Kreisler talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1973, working at the Nevada Test Site, his involvement with the University Medical Center, and other medical community topics.

Archival Collection

Photographic slide of people at Tule Springs, Nevada, May 1955

Date

1955-05

Description

Written on the slide: "CL-252 site (SWM, area 2, site D). Simpson's scraper site before excavation. M. R. Harrington, D. Simpson, S. Peck. Tule Springs, Nevada. Clark County. May, 1955."

Image

Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00352

Abstract

The Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (1977-1991) consists of photographic slides that depict various Nevada, United States, and international nuclear test protests. The collection includes images of Sister Klaryta Antoszewska and Sister Rosemary Lynch, as well as images of the Lenten Desert Experience and numerous protests at the Nevada Test Site. Also included are images of nuclear testing, soldiers, and anti-nuclear testing promotional materials.

Archival Collection

James Sparrow oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01740

Abstract

Oral history interview with James Sparrow conducted by Lonnie McDonald on March 09, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sparrow discusses his personal history and the history of Las Vegas, Nevada. Sparrow discusses life in early Las Vegas, how Las Vegas has changed, and the development of the Strip. Sparrow also discusses race relations in Las Vegas and the establishment of the Nevada Test Site.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with June and Lewis Whitley by Claytee D. White, November 2, 2007

Date

2007-11-02

Description

Transcript of interview with June and Lewis Whitly by Claytee D. White on November 2, 2007. June and Lewis Whitley moved to Las Vegas as newlyweds in 1958. June worked as a maid and then found a position with Centel Telephone and was on the Board of the Clark County Community College. Lewis worked at Test Site as a cook and later for the Clark County Fire Department.

Text

Sheilagh Brooks Collection on Nevada Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology Records

Identifier

MS-00743

Abstract

The collection contains materials (1967-1991) collected by Sheilagh Brooks predominantly during her time serving on various boards and committees under the Nevada Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Materials include agendas, meeting minutes, correspondence, administrative reports, policies, budget plans, grant applications and guidelines for various federal and state departments. The collection also contains the applications of Nevada sites for the National Register of Historic Places.

Archival Collection

Bob Coffin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00220

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bob Coffin conducted by Claytee D. White on January 29, 2010 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Bob Coffin discusses arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1951 and moving his family to the John S. Park Neighborhood in 1960. He discusses working as a janitor at the Nevada Test Site and as a journalist for Las Vegas Review Journal. He also discusses being elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1982 and to the State Senate in 1986.

Archival Collection