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Dee Hicks oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00848

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dee Hicks conducted by Emily Powers on May 4, 2008 for the Heart to Heart Oral History Project. Hicks discusses working as a nurse and an administrator at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses her volunteer work on issues relating to nursing.

Archival Collection

Pamela Calos Hicks oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00850

Abstract

Oral history interview with Pamela Calos Hicks conducted by Elaine Broniecki on February 16, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers Hicks’ recollections of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1955 to 1979. She discusses education, jobs, recreation, above ground atomic test, and socioeconomic changes in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Norman Ty Hilbrecht oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00854

Abstract

Oral history interview with Norman Ty Hilbrecht conducted by Sherry Angell on July 2, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hilbrecht discusses his life in Southern Nevada and changes that he has observed during his time living in the state. The two discuss how Hilbrecht originally came to Las Vegas, Nevada, schools that he attended, and educational changes in law practice. Hilbrecht also discusses his political activities and the sudden influx of newcomers to Nevada. The interview concludes with discussion of changes to Southern Nevada after World War II and natural disasters that Hilbrecht has experienced in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Charlotte Hill oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00855

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charlotte Hill conducted by Claytee D. White on May 04, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Hill discusses being a Las Vegas, Nevada community volunteer and founding the Friends of Channel 10, Las Vegas Summer Camp Fund, and the Voluntary Action Center. She also discusses working with the Frontier Girl Scout Council, United Way, and the Home of the Good Shepherd Center Auxiliary. Hill then discusses working as a fashion consultant with William Rondina's Carlisle Collection.

Archival Collection

Dan Hill oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00856

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dan Hill conducted by John L. Bennett on March 1, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hill goes in-depth about his experience as a worker at the Nevada Test Site, and different mining sites that he had also worked at. The two briefly discuss the different sheriffs that had been in charge of Las Vegas, Nevada and how many people came to Las Vegas to work at the Henderson Magnesium Plant and Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

Mike Hines oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00857

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mike Hines conducted by Perry Kaufman on an unknown date in 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, Hines discusses his early life in Kewanna, Indiana; education, military service, and his eventual move to Las Vegas, Nevada to work as a city attorney. After passing the Nevada Bar Exam in 1950, Hines opened his law office located on the northeast corner Third Street and Fremont Street.

Archival Collection

Bill (William) Hinson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00859

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bill (William) Hinson conducted by Connie Dewees on February 21, 1971 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hinson lists the addresses of where he has lived in Las Vegas, Nevada and briefly discusses his two marriages. He then goes on to discuss Block 16 Red-Light District, Helldorado, Boulder Club, and environmental changes. The interview concludes with Hinson explaining different pranks and jokes that he and his friends used to play when he was younger.

Archival Collection

Charles J. Hirsch oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00860

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles Hirsch conducted by Mike Olson on September 28, 1973 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hirsch discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1938, how gambling became popular as more casinos were being built, his different occupations, and above ground atomic testing.

Archival Collection

Herbert and Erma Holtam oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00861

Abstract

Oral history interview with Herbert and Erma Holtam conducted by Marc Hechter on February 7, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers the history of the early Las Vegas, Nevada area. The discussion includes an in-depth overview of the Helldorado Parade and Helldorado Village. The building of the hotels on the Strip, homesteading, and local housing developments, are also discussed.

Archival Collection

Mary E. Habbart oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00863

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary E. Habbart conducted by Pamela Larkins on July 15, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The two discuss Habbart’s personal family history and her family’s reasons for moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Habbart also describes social and economic changes to Las Vegas and her local dairy farm.

Archival Collection