Oral history interview with Dr. Wilbur Sylvester conducted by Elizabeth Polson on April 06, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sylvester discusses his personal history and the history of Las Vegas, Nevada. Sylvester describes arriving in Las Vegas during the 1940s, life during that time, and prominent figures in the city, such as Maude Frazier. Sylvester continues to discuss important people in Nevada's history, like Key Pittman and other politicians. He goes on to talk about gambling in Las Vegas, tuberculosis patients who sought out drier climates to alleviate their condition, and his career as a podiatrist.

Oral history interview with Louis A. Tabat conducted by Jo Anne Marshall on March 30, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Tabat discusses his personal history in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tabat describes being stationed at Nellis Air Force Base and searching for housing in Henderson, Nevada because of lack of housing in Las Vegas. He also describes his television repair business, how Las Vegas has developed and changed, and life in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Lastly, he talks about nuclear testing, being a constable for the North Las Vegas Township, and his religious affiliations.

Oral history interview with Marilyn V. Tamre conducted by Sheri L. Woodward on March 09, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Tamre discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1955 and life in the city. Tamre describes how Las Vegas has changed and expanded, as well as what forms of recreation were available during the 1950s. She goes on to discuss how hospitable the casinos were to their guests, economic changes in the city, and flooding problems in Las Vegas.

Oral history interview with Thomas Taney and his wife, Helen Taney, conducted by Anthony Foley on October 22, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mr. Taney discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to work in the factories and Mrs. Taney discusses moving to Las Vegas for adventure. Mrs. Taney talks about her music career and Mr. Taney talks about the importance of the railroad and the mining industry in Nevada. Lastly, Mr. Taney describes the changing water levels in Las Vegas as well as the growth of the city.

Oral history interview with Leland E. Taylor Jr. conducted by Jo Marijke Mulder on March 05, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Taylor describes his life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taylor then discusses his role in recovering Carole Lombard’s body from her famous plane crash, and recalls other plane crashes around the same mountain range. Taylor later discusses above ground atomic testing, social changes throughout Las Vegas, and the expansion of the city.

Oral history interview with Robert Lee Taylor conducted by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick on June 03, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Taylor discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1945, and describes his experience as an African American in Las Vegas. Taylor recalls social changes, voting in elections, and living on the Westside as it was in development.

Oral history interview with Ron Textor conducted by Claytee D. White on July 24, 2007 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. In this interview Ron Textor describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1981, playing with the Norm Geller orchestra at the Sands, and playing with the Al Ramsey Orchestra at Caesars Palace. He also discusses being contracted with the Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra and teaching mathematics at Clark High School for twenty years.