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George Cichoski oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00380

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Cichoski conducted by Tracey Bradley on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Cichoski discusses, the roles and functions of the Cumorah Credit Union, the development of the credit union, the effects of the transition from federal to state charters and those advantages, and the overall function of a credit union.

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Betty and Gus Ciliax oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00381

Abstract

Oral history interview with Betty and Gus Ciliax conducted by Connie Boich on March 2, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers Southern Nevada and early development of the area. During the interview, they discussed local recreation, prostitution, Block 16, and various social activities. Additionally, they discussed how the economy changed with the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam and Nellis Air Force Base.

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Carl Ciliax oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00382

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carl Ciliax conducted by Gary Wood on March 08, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Ciliax first describes his family history, and his early interests in wildlife. Ciliax then discusses his early experiences in hunting and his eventual interest in conservationism and preservation.

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Betty Joyce Clark oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00383

Abstract

Oral history interview with Betty Joyce Clark conducted by Steven Knowles on February 16, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Betty Clark discusses her places of residence, the schools she attended, and some of the businesses she remembers from when she first moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses bus transportation, the first hospitals in town, and the early development of the Las Vegas Strip. She then talks about the development of utility services for homes, the development of North Las Vegas, the first airport and airline services, department stores, tourism, and the racial makeup of the city.

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Dominic Clark oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00384

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dominic Clark conducted by Larry Hutchinson on October 09, 1973 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Clark briefly discusses his church activity, his political activity, and some geographic and social changes in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Georgie Clark oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00385

Abstract

Oral history interview with Georgie Clark conducted by Steven E. Pilgram on March 02, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Georgie Clark discusses the Colorado River area, its changes, and its new rules and regulations as of March 02, 1980. She also discusses working as a real estate agent and as ferry command civil servant in World War II.

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Helen M. Clark oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00386

Abstract

Oral history interview with Helen M. Clark conducted by Danny Winegar on March 05, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Helen Clark speaks about her family's move to Las Vegas, Nevada and working as a secretary. She then discusses the beginning of tract home building, gambling, and the building of the Hoover Dam. She also mentions life during the Great Depression, prostitution in Block 16, and the Helldorado celebration. Clark then talks about the first hotels and casinos that were built on the Las Vegas Strip and the mob's influence over those hotels.

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Phyllis Webb Clark oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00387

Abstract

Oral history interview with Phyllis Web Clark conducted by Lorna Suzette Clark on April 07, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Phyllis Clark speaks about education, the early development of the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown areas, important people that visited Las Vegas, Nevada, transportation in the city, the effect of World War II on the economy, and the effects of the growing town on hospitality and courteousness. Phyllis also talks about the Helldorado Parade, her involvement in the Boy and Girl Scouts, atomic testing, the Stewart Ranch, and floods in Las Vegas.

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James Deacon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00388

Abstract

Oral history interview with James Deacon conducted by Mary K. Keiser on August 24, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview James Deacon discusses interviewing with Dean Bill Carson in the summer of 1960 for a job at the University of Nevada, Southern Regional Division (currently University of Nevada, Las Vegas). He also talks about moving to Reno, Nevada with his family and teaching at the University of Nevada, Reno for two summers, then promptly returning to UNLV. Deacon then discusses how he was instrumental in organizing the Department of Environmental Studies and in helping to develop a masters and Ph.D. program in biology at UNLV.

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Mary Dale Deacon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00389

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Dale Deacon conducted by Dr. Shirley Emerson on July 21, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview Mary Deacon discusses accepting a job as the director of libraries at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1982. Deacon describes how she increased the book collection and funding, changed to an integrated automated program, promoted staff development, and lobbied for a new library as the number one building project for the university system.

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