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Robert W. Maichle oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02490

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert W. Maichle conducted by John Klenke on March 12, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Maichle discusses life in Searchlight, Nevada and Boulder City, Nevada. Maichle then discusses societal changes throughout Southern Nevada, specifically with the growth of gambling.

Archival Collection

Jimmy Mulidore oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02491

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jimmy Mulidore conducted by Claytee D. White on March 23, 2009 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Mulidore discusses his career as a jazz musician in Las Vegas, Nevada and working with musicians such as Sammy Davis, Jr., the Rat Pack, and Nat King Cole. He also discusses working in the El Rancho Hotel and Casino before the fire, and going on tour with the Billy May Band.

Archival Collection

Arte Nathan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02493

Abstract

Oral history interview with Arte Nathan conducted by Claytee D. White on December 11, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Nathan discusses working in human relations for Wynn Resorts and opening all of Steve Wynn's properties around the world starting with the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also discusses how the casino industry evolved to allow management and labor to work for the interests of both.

Archival Collection

Kevin Orrock oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02516

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kevin Orrock conducted by Claytee White on December 04, 2015 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Orrock focuses on Summerlin, Nevada, the 22,000-acre, award-winning, master-planned community on the west side of the Las Vegas, Nevada. He discusses Summerlin’s physical layout, its history, its development, and its future. He also talks about the development and future of Downtown Summerlin; its balance of private, charter, and public schools; and the ways the company selects its residential builders.

Archival Collection

Gertrude Rudiak oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02518

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gertrude Rudiak conducted by Claytee White on January 11th, 2007 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Gertrude Rudiak was a local civil rights pioneer, wife of George Rudiak, and has lived in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1943. She raised her five children in Las Vegas and was active in the Jewish community. In her interview Rudiak discusses Jewish life and culture in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Paul and Sari Aizley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02519

Abstract

Oral history interview with Paul and Sari Aizley conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 13, 2015 and December 01, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Paul and Sari discusses their long history of civic contributions to Las Vegas, Nevada and being active in the Jewish community.

Archival Collection

Blaine Benedict oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02520

Abstract

Oral history interview with Blaine Benedict conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 12, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Benedict talks about growing up Jewish in Las Vegas, Nevada and being the son of Al Benedict, who is a MGM executive.

Archival Collection

Rabbi Malcolm Cohen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02521

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rabbi Malcolm Cohen conducted by Barbara Tabach on December 15, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Cohen talks about the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish community and the growth of Temple Sinai, which is a merger of sorts between two smaller congregations: Adat Ariel and Temple Beth Am.

Archival Collection

Norma Friedman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02522

Abstract

Oral history interview with Norma Friedman conducted by Barbara Tabach on November 19, 2015 and April 06, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Friedman talks about owning Walker Furniture, her family history, and being a member of the Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish community for over 40 years.

Archival Collection

Freddie Glusman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02523

Abstract

Oral history interview with Freddie Glusman conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 29, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Glusman discusses arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada as a young man in 1957 and owning clothing retail stores in casino/hotels. He also talks about the restaurant he owned, Piero's restaurant on Convention Center Drive; also the setting for scenes in the movie “Casino” (1995).

Archival Collection