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Lloyd Bell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00107

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lloyd Bell (born 1925 in Los Angeles) conducted by Joseph Butner on September 18, 1973 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lloyd discusses the challenges of policing Las Vegas, Nevada where the population includes both permanent residents and tourists, and he mentions the issue of drug and narcotics addiction in the city as it relates to crime. Lloyd then talks about the development and growth of Las Vegas, as well as the environmental and social changes in the city. The interview then shifts to a discussion on the significance of legal gambling in Las Vegas, which then moves to a related discussion on the existence of organized crime in Las Vegas.

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Rex Bell Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00108

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rex Bell, Jr. conducted by Claytee D. White on March 02, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Bell Jr. discusses growing up on the Walking Box Ranch, as the son of movie stars Rex Bell and Clara Bow, and attending law school. He also discusses working in Las Vegas, Nevada with his own law practice and race relations in the city.

Archival Collection

Bob Bellis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00109

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bob Bellis conducted by Suzanne Becker on June 19, 2007 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Bellis talks about the creation of the John S. Park Neighborhood Association, the history of the community, and its evolution.

Archival Collection

Dan Bennett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00110

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dan Bennett conducted by Guy Pence on October 03, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During this interview Bennett talks about the visits from presidents and other important people to the Las Vegas, Nevada area and discusses the 1942 plane crash of Carole Lombard’s plane. He also mentions Boulder Dam and describes the economic, social and environmental changes that have taken place in Southern Nevada over the years.

Archival Collection

Jean Bennett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00111

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jean Bennett conducted by Claytee D. White on July 8, 2008 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Bennett discusses how she went to California from Missouri to pursue her dreams of being a singer. She also discusses her career working for Buck Ram, who wrote, produced and arranged for the Platters, the Drifters, and many more singing groups of early rock-and-roll and rhythm-and-blues genres.

Archival Collection

Betty Blevins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00114

Abstract

Oral history interview with Betty Blevins conducted by Emily Powers on March 18, 2008 for the Heart to Heart Oral History Project. Blevins discusses her career as an operating room nurse at Sunrise, Southern Nevada Memorial, and Valley Hospitals. She also talks about the first open heart surgery, the first corneal transplant, and the first kidney harvest for a transplant in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Robert N. Broadbent oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00255

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert N. Broadbent conducted by Seneca Eugene Anderson on March 01, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Broadbent, the first mayor of Boulder City, Nevada discusses origination, government, and changes in Boulder City.

Archival Collection

Marilyn B. Brockett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00256

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marilyn B. Brockett conducted by Jay Brewer on April 25, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Brockett moved to Nevada in 1932. During this interview Brockett discusses social changes and the growth of Boulder City, Nevada from 1932 to 1975.

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John Brooks oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00257

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Brooks conducted by Jeff Kennedy on February 28, 1979 for the Ralph Roske ORal History Project on Early Las Vegas. During the interview Brooks discusses gaming, education, the early above-ground atomic blasts, the Boulder Dam, and social and environmental changes in Nevada. Brooks also discusses the Old Ranch, economic changes, religion, politics, family life, the Navy, sports, the railroad, Fremont Street, and the hotels on the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip.

Archival Collection

Marion Brooks oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00258

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marion Brooks conducted by Kathleen Kasmier on February 24, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Brooks talks about working in mining at Blue Diamond and some of the professional mining societies he was a part of. Brooks also discusses the environmental, economic, and demographic changes he saw in Las Vegas, Nevada throughout the decades.

Archival Collection