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Gayle Wallace oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01905

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gayle Wallace conducted by Steven Stover on February 13, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Wallace discusses his personal history and the history of Las Vegas, Nevada. Wallace begins by describing his father's career as a mechanic working on the construction of Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). Wallace then describes moving to North Las Vegas, Nevada, what life was like in the developing city, and living in a tent. He talks about his career as a floral designer, how Las Vegas has changed, and recreational activities in the city.

Archival Collection

Postcard of Main Street, Goldfield (Nev.), November, 1903

Date

1903-11

Description

Caption: Main S.t Goldfield Nev., Nov., 1903

Image

Film transparency of campground for the unemployed, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

Campground in Las Vegas, Nevada for the unemployed, 1931.

Image

Photograph of Tule Springs camp, Nevada, circa 1962-1963

Date

1962 (year approximate) to 1963 (year approximate)

Description

A general view of Tule Springs camp site from afar.

Image

Photograph of Wahmonie, Nevada, circa 1928-1929

Date

1928 to 1929

Description

The view view from a distance of Wahmonie, Nevada. Handwritten on back of image: "Wahmonie; Fred Wilson."

Image

Photograph of a railroad builders' camp, Nevada, circa 1903-1904

Date

1903 to 1904

Description

A view of a railroad builders' camp for the S.P. (San Pedro), L.A. (Los Angeles) & S.L. (Salt Lake) line between Caliente and Las Vegas in southern Nevada.

Image

Photograph of woman with cradleboard on her back, Round Mountain (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Photograph of woman with cradleboard on her back, Round Mountain (Nev.), early 1900s

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