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Roy Smith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01724

Abstract

Oral history interview with Roy Smith conducted by Gary Michael Buyacheic on March 13, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Smith discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1931 for job opportunities. Smith recalls the introduction of gambling and the impact it had on the city and throughout Nevada. Later, Smith describes the Stewart Ranch, Mount Charleston, and the growth of casinos and hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.

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S. Charles Snavely and Ann M. Snavely oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01726

Abstract

Oral history interview with S. Charles and Ann Snavely conducted by Lois Goodall and Claytee D. White on February 05, 2014 and Janaury 08, 2015 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods: An Oral History Project of Ward 2. Charles Snavely discusses being a professor of general pediatrics at the University Of Nevada Las Vegas School Of Medicine. Ann Snavely discusses her work as a volunteer with various women's groups in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Grant Snow oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01727

Abstract

Oral history interview with Grant Snow conducted by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick on November 16, 1982 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Snow discusses arriving to St. Thomas, Nevada in 1925. Snow also describes teaching in St. Thomas, the significance of mines to the region, and increase of local businesses.

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Earl Snyder oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01728

Abstract

Oral history interview with Earl Snyder conducted by Jeff McGilvray on an unknown date in 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Snyder discusses living in Southern Nevada since 1945. He discusses his employment at the Nevada Test Site and explains how the test site was beneficial for the Nevada economy. Snyder then describes the increase of pollution, population growth, and environmental and social changes in Las Vegas. Lastly, Snyder discusses labor unions and their significance in Las Vegas.

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Joy Snyder oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01729

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joy Snyder conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on December 17, 2008 for the Heart to Heart Oral History Project. Snyder comments on many aspects of her career, including the informal approach to health care, the effects of desert climate on mothers and newborns, and the changes she has seen at Sunrise Hospital. She also comments on adoption practices in Las Vegas, Nevada; drug-addicted babies, and cultural attitudes that appear during the birthing process.

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William Snyder oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01730

Abstract

Oral history interview with William Snyder conducted by Claytee D. White on November 21, 2008 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Snyder discusses being an architect who worked for Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects. He also talks about the school named after him, working with the children who attended that school, and designing the McCaw School of Mines for McCaw Elementary School in Henderson, Nevada.

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Paul Sogan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01731

Abstract

Oral history interview with Paul Sogan conducted by Dennis McBride on May 16, 1995 for the Boulder City Library Oral History Project. Sogan opens the interview briefly discussing his childhood and then describes his involvement in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Nevada during the 1940s. Sogan provides details about the daily activities of CCC members, their living quarters, and his specific projects. He also tells anecdotes about interesting or dangerous projects the CCC members were assigned to work on. Sogan then talks about Boulder City, Nevada. He describes the features of the city including the mines and churches and the CCC members' opinions of the city.

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Manley Sorensen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01732

Abstract

Oral history interview with Manley Sorensen conducted by Michael Kelser on March 02, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sorensen discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada. Sorensen discusses how Las Vegas has changed since 1936, including how the casinos in the city have changed and the disappearance of water springs around Las Vegas. Sorensen also discusses the El Rancho Hotel fire, prospecting for recreation, environmental changes, nuclear weapons tests, and flooding in Las Vegas.

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Cleona Sorenson and Theona Ohlson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01734

Abstract

Oral history interview with Cleona Sorenson and Theona Ohlson conducted by Fred F. Aldrich on March 04, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Cleona and Theona discuss growing up in Mesquite, Nevada and later moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. The two then describe life during World War II, the increase of tourism in southern Nevada, and the significance gambling has to the growth of the Las Vegas economy.

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Paul Sorensen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01735

Abstract

Oral history interview with Paul Sorensen conducted by Bill Friday on February 27, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sorensen discusses the history of Clark County and Las Vegas, Nevada. Sorensen discusses education in Las Vegas, reasons for the growth of Clark County, and the establishment of the Nevada Test Site. Sorensen later describes how Las Vegas and its school system has changed, and discusses who he believes are moving to live in Las Vegas the most. Sorensen goes on to discuss racial segregation in Las Vegas and racial integration in the schools via busing.

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