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Willis Evans oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00558

Abstract

Oral history interview with Willis Evans conducted by Kathleen Morgan La Spina on December 02, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Evans discusses arriving and living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Evans also discusses being involved in the civic organization, District Attorney Youth Advisory Group. The interview concludes with a discussion of Boulder (Hoover) Dam, and changes in Las Vegas’ economy, politics, and environment.

Archival Collection

Digital files, 1999-2012, 2007-2012

Level of Description

Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

The digital files subseries (1999-2012) primarily consists of documentation related to issues important to Shelley Berkley's constituents, including the economy, environment, security, education, housing, international relations, and the rights of under-represented communities. Files include supporting documents and talking points used for Congressional speeches, committee work, events, and interviews. Berkley's speeches are captured in textual documents as well as some video recordings of speeches she gave on the floor of Congress and in committees. Files also include correspondence to fellow members of Congress, other government officials, and constituents related to the issues documented in the series.

Archival Collection

Shelley Berkley Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00599
Collection Name: Shelley Berkley Papers
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Archival Component

Betty Saunders oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01631

Abstract

Oral history interview with Betty Saunders conducted by an unnamed interviewer on an unknown date in approximately 1995 to 2005 for the UNLV University Libraries Oral History Collection. In this interview, Saunders discusses her career in the U.S. Air Force. She describes the environment and culture including living quarters, training, and promotions. Saunders talks about her experience as an African American woman in the military including how marriage and pregnancy affected her.

Archival Collection

Frank Johnson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00952

Abstract

Oral history interview with Frank Johnson conducted by George Baker on February 21, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Johnson discusses his career as a journalist for the Nevada State Journal and how he transitioned into his position as a government official. Johnson then recalls problems that arose while he was chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission. The interview concludes with Johnson speculating about the impact of industrial growth on the environment.

Archival Collection

Anna Peltier oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02804

Abstract

Oral history interview with Anna Peltier conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee White on August 19, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Peltier discusses Aria Landscape Architecture, of which she is the owner and president with clients that included Lorenzi Park, MOB Museum, Neon Museum, and the Cactus Avenue overpass. She also talks about edible landscape, plants that work well in the desert environment, and teaching children about the desert.

Archival Collection

James Stover oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01780

Abstract

Oral history interview with James Stover conducted by Robert Filmer on March 31, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Stover discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1953 to work in construction. Stover then describes his most recent occupation, pest control, and describes the kind of work that goes into pest control. Stover later discusses problems with living in a desert and the difficulties of floods in a desert environment.

Archival Collection

Linda Hartley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00804

Abstract

Oral history interview with Linda Hartley conducted by Pauline Marchese on March 10, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During the interview, the two discuss Hartley’s personal history, such as schools that she had attended and her recollection of local recreational activities. The two go on to talk about changes in crime, the environment, and briefly discuss a variety of issues at the time, including: segregated schools, prostitution, and effects of the Nevada Test Site.

Archival Collection