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Ruth C. Norton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01397

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ruth C. Norton conducted by Gary Melton on March 09, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Norton discusses her arrival to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1959 to teach at an elementary school in Henderson, Nevada. Norton then discusses education curriculum, school athletics, and the overall state of education at the time. Later, Norton discusses adult education and special needs education.

Archival Collection

Interview with Frankie Lou (Louise) Mayer, July 26, 2004

Date

2004-07-26

Description

Narrator affiliation: Benefits Specialist, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo)

Text

Judith Harrell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00797

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judith Harrell conducted by Lois Goodall on November 19, 2013 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods: an Oral History Project of Ward 1. In this interview, Harrell discusses growing up in Fitzgerald, Georgia, later moving to Houston, Texas, and her high school experience in Houston. She describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1961, attending Nevada Southern University (now University of Nevada, Las Vegas), and teaching at E.W. Griffith Elementary School. Lastly, Harrell recalls moving to the Westside of Las Vegas, teaching at Paradise Elementary School, and recreational activities she participated in.

Archival Collection

Doll collection: photographic print

Date

1967-07-29

Description

Rhyolite, NV. Dolls from Mrs. Herschel Heisler's collection. Typewritten on photo sleeve: "OLDER THAN RHYOLITE are these beautiful dolls from Mrs. Herschel's Heisler's collection; they are more than 100 years old. Mrs. Heisler (left) was a teacher in Georgia beore coming to Rhyolite to live eight years ago." [N[evada] T[est] S[ite] News March 15, 1963 p. 4]

Image

Erica Mosca Papers

Identifier

MS-01160

Abstract

Erica Mosca Papers (approximately 1986-2023) contain photographs, memorabilia, and training materials documenting Nevada State Assemblywoman Erica V. Mosca's early childhood, education, and political career. Photographs document Mosca's early education and her graduation from Boston University, her teaching career as a 5th grade teacher for Goldfarb Elementary School in Las Vegas, Nevada, and her activities as founder and executive director of the "Leaders in Training" nonprofit organization. Other materials in this collection include photographs of Mosca with her family and friends during the opening day 82nd session of the Nevada State Assembly and some memorabilia and training materials pertaining to the legislative session.

Archival Collection

Lundy Bennett, Gwendolyn

second grade teacher at Kit Carson School and sponsor of the 1964 debutante ball

Person

Oral histories, articles, notes, copies of photographs, organizational plans, 1970-1976

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Nevada State Retired Teachers Association on the Book, Inside Nevada Schools: A Challenge for the Future
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00748
Collection Name: Nevada State Retired Teachers Association on the Book, Inside Nevada Schools: A Challenge for the Future
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component

Rocio Rodríguez-Martinez oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03664

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rocio Rodríguez-Martinez conducted by Elsa Lopez and Monserrath Hernández on June 21, 2019 for the Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project.

Rocio shares her personal history growing up in Bogotá, Colombia and how she immigrated to the United States. She talks about motherhood, her Latina identity, and her experiences raising her daughter in Los Angeles and Las Vegas with her husband. Rocio also discusses her employment history and how she was able to achieve her professional goals of becoming a Spanish and English teacher for the Clark County School District (CCSD)'s Family and Community Engagement Services (FACES) program. Her interview is conducted in Spanish.

Subjects discussed include: Bogotá, Colombia; El Salvador; Family and Community Engagement Services (FACES).

Archival Collection

Judge Lloyd George oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-00674

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Lloyd George conducted by Claytee D. White on June 15 and 28, 2005 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In the first interview, George discusses being a lawyer in Las Vegas, Nevada and Chief Judge of the Nevada District Court, as well as having The Lloyd D. George United States Courthouse in Las Vegas named after him. In the second interview, he talks about growing up in Las Vegas, his education, favorite teachers, and early jobs as a schoolboy, his experiences in Wisconsin and Illinois as a Mormon missionary, and his college education at Brigham Young University. He continues discussing the history of Las Vegas, and his desire to pursue a career in law. He also discusses a great many notable individuals in the state.

Archival Collection

David Ober oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03251

Abstract

Oral history interview with David Ober conducted by Stefani Evans on October 11, 2017 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Ober discusses his upbringing in Tucson, Arizona and talks about his parents’ careers. He recalls moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1989 to work for his father’s home building business, R. A. Homes, and opening his real estate company, Jorant Commercial. Ober describes joining Temple Beth Sholom, his involvement with the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association, and developing the Desert Shores community. Later, Ober discusses his mother’s career as a teacher in the Clark County School District (CCSD) and her contributions in designing the first program for visually impaired students. Lastly, Ober talks about CCSD naming a school in honor of his parents.

Archival Collection