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Allan Stump oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01785

Abstract

Oral history interview with Allan Stump conducted by Jack R. Hall on February 18, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Stump discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and his career as a firefighter in the Clark County Fire Department. Stump describes how Las Vegas has changed and the construction boom during the 1960s. He goes on to discuss his life as a firefighter and tells several anecdotes about his calls.

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Joseph E. Sullivan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01786

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joseph E. Sullivan conducted by Heather Comer on March 14, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sullivan discusses his personal history growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada after moving there from Denver, Colorado in 1928. Sullivan describes the history of Las Vegas and some of its particular aspects, including the Helldorado Festival and how snakes were driven out of the Lake Mead area to create the lake. He also describes working in one of the first Las Vegas clubs and his latest career owning a slot machine company. Sullivan goes on to discuss the development of McCarran International Airport, how Las Vegas has changed, and the future of the city.

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William Sullivan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01787

Abstract

Oral history interview with William Sullivan conducted by Claytee D. White on June 27, 2007 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview William Sullivan discusses being recruited to University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) as director of student support services. He also discusses changes in Las Vegas, Nevada and the UNLV campus.

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Nellie and Roy Summers oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01788

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nellie and Roy Summers conducted by Jean Kahr on March 06, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Roy Summers begins by describing Las Vegas, Nevada in 1947 and life in the Southern Nevada area. He gives a history of the Sears department stores in Las Vegas, and his career as an appliance repairman for Sears. The interview continues with Nellie Summers, describing her career in the food service industry within the local school system. She discusses how the schools would calculate a budget for the students' meals, her religious affiliations, and her family's recreational activities.

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Raymond E. Sutton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01790

Abstract

Oral history interview with Raymond Ellsworth Sutton conducted by Ronnie A. Peters on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sutton discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1941 and recalls the construction of the Basic Magnesium Plant and hundreds of homes built in Henderson, Nevada. Sutton then describes his work as an attorney, the Nevada education system, and recalls his experiences as a student at the University of Nevada, Reno.

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Craig F. Swallow oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01791

Abstract

Oral history interview with Craig F. Swallow conducted by Christine E. Johnson on February 29, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Swallow discusses his personal history growing up in Boulder City, Nevada. Swallow describes life in Boulder City, his education, and important figures in the city. Swallow also discusses his time in the U.S. Army before eventually moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to start his career as a teacher. He goes on to talk about the school system in Las Vegas, how Boulder City has changed, the effects of the Mormon church on education, and race relations.

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Kenneth W. Swallow oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01792

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kenneth W. Swallow conducted by Cynthia Brannon on March 11, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Swallow discusses his personal history and the history of Southern Nevada. Swallow describes moving to Boulder City, Nevada during the 1940s and his career working for the postal service. Swallow goes on to describe prominent figures who visited the Hoover (Boulder) Dam, his involvement in organizations, recreational activities, and nuclear testing. He concludes by discussing the history of Basic Magnesium Inc. and the city of Henderson, Nevada, and how Boulder City has developed and changed.

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Maurine Swarts oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01793

Abstract

Oral history interview with Maurine Swarts conducted by Teresa McGhie on May 01, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Swarts discusses her personal history and Southern Nevada history. Swarts discusses the crash of Carole Lombard's plane, above ground nuclear tests, and her recreational interests. Swarts also describes how Las Vegas, Nevada has changed.

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Carol-Ann Swatling oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01794

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carol-Ann Swatling conducted by Claytee White on May 05, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Swatling discusses her primary caregivers, her maternal grandmother and her great uncle and aunt. She also discusses working in the reference department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries for 28 years and experiencing various evolutions in the libraries.

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Ruth Sweet oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01795

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ruth Sweet conducted by Bennie Baucham on February 07, 1977 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Sweet discusses her first experience with racism in Las Vegas, Nevada, and describes racism practiced by sanitarians. Sweet also discusses discrimination in housing and describes how job opportunities for African Americans have improved.

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