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Ernest Henry Clary oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00390

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ernest Henry Clary conducted by Tom Mattingly on February 10, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The interview covers Mr. Clary’s personal and professional life, and the history of Nevada, including the early above-ground atomic tests, presidential visits, and the crash of Carole Lombard’s plane.

Archival Collection

Charles Deaner oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00391

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles Deaner conducted by Claytee D. White on April 4, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Charles Deaner discusses coming to Las Vegas, Nevada to practice law in the 1950s. He also discusses stories of his first law practice and legal case, as well as his insights and descriptions of the many changes that have occurred over the decades that he has lived and worked in the Las Vegas community.

Archival Collection

Rosemary Cleman (Conner) oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00392

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rosemary Cleman (Conner) conducted by Beatrice Owens (Gillard) on March 8, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Conner discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to become a teacher for emotionally disturbed children and assisting with the creation of the Nevada Girls Training Center. Conner also discusses the segregation of the African American community. The interview concludes with Conner discussing the reemergence of mining communities in Nevada and her close interaction with Nevada governors during her career in social services.

Archival Collection

Gloria Deaton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00393

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gloria Deaton conducted by B.W. Deaton on March 01, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Deaton discusses Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas, Nevada, the gaming and tourism industry, women in the gaming industry, and her job as a "Lady Pit Boss" at casinos like Gold Strike Inn (now Terrible’s Hotel and Casino).

Archival Collection

Jim Deaver oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00394

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jim Deaver conducted by Nancy Lyon on April 28, 2006 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Deaver discusses his educational history, becoming a high school principal, the philosophy behind effective education, and different school structures found in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

David Bruce Dill oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00396

Abstract

Oral history interview with David Bruce Dill conducted by R. C. Turner on May 04, 1976 and May 12, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Dill discusses the desert environment, human adaptation to the weather, and the Boulder Dam Bureau of Mines.

Archival Collection

Barbara Cloud oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00397

Abstract

Oral history interview with Barbara Cloud conducted by Shirley Emerson on May 30, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Barbara Cloud discusses teaching journalism at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, building up the journalism program, becoming department chair, editor of Journalism history, and Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. She also discusses serving on the Nevada Commission of Colleges and Universities and the Nevada Humanities Committee, as well as currently indexing the Las Vegas Sun newspaper for digitization.

Archival Collection

Della Coates oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00398

Abstract

Oral history interview with Della Coates conducted by Bill Hitchcock on March 18, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Coates discusses public services, atomic testing, Nellis Air Force Base, the education system, military life, the difference in wages between careers, and wage changes. She also describes her time working for the telephone company.

Archival Collection

Mitchell A. Cobeaga oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00399

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mitchell A. Cobeaga conducted by Raymond E. Frey on March 14, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Mitchell Cobeaga discusses early life in Nevada, the history of the Nevada State Bank, education in Nevada in the 1920s and 1930s, and Southern Nevada's influence over the rest of the state.

Archival Collection

Thelma Coblentz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00400

Abstract

Oral history interview with Thelma Coblentz conducted by Judith Chavez on February 17, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Coblentz discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada and some of the medical services she helped to provide at Nellis Air Force Base. Coblentz later describes Downtown Las Vegas, specifically the development of the casinos and shopping businesses. Coblentz concludes with a discussion on the first physicians in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection