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Charlie Lombardo oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02739

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charlie Lombardo conducted by David G. Schwartz on June 28, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. Lombardo discusses working with coin wrapping machines, the 1980 MGM Grand fire, and learning the operational and technical aspects of slot machines. Lombardo also speaks about what he believes makes both good and bad slot managers, slot floors, and new slot machines. He then describes some of the changes in slots and slot management over the years, including both the Megabucks and Pot of Gold slot jackpots.

Archival Collection

Darrin Bush oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02740

Abstract

Oral history interview with Darrin Bush conducted by Claytee D. White on June 30, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Bush discusses photographing Las Vegas, Nevada over a 25-year period for the Las Vegas News Bureau. He also talks about the importance of implosions, cruising Fremont Street, and growing up in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Michael DeJong oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02741

Abstract

Oral history interview with Michael DeJong conducted by David Schwartz on July 06, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. DeJong discusses his various positions in Las Vegas, Nevada Strip casinos and how the casino industry has changed during his career. DeJong then talks about his gambling experiences and provides advice to young people who want to go into the slot industry.

Archival Collection

Justin Beltram oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02743

Abstract

Oral history interview with Justin Beltram conducted by David G. Schwartz on July 07, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. Beltram describes how he transitioned from a property role to a corporate role and some of his mentors throughout his career. Beltram also discusses his different approaches to local and transient customers, the major changes in general to slot machines since he started in the industry, and his thoughts on the future of slot operations.

Archival Collection

Jeanne Maxwell Williams oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02744

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jeanne Maxwell Williams conducted by Claytee White on July 07, 2016 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Williams discusses working for Summa Corporation as the coordinator of women's events and being a Las Vegas, Nevada artist. She also discusses her three marriages, the last one being to Jack Kent Cooke, former owner of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.

Archival Collection

Will Provance oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02745

Abstract

Oral history interview with Will Provance conducted by David Schwartz on July 14, 2016 for the Slot Operations Oral History Project. Provance discusses his various roles in the gaming industry the difference between managing slot machines in his earlier positions and video lottery terminals (VLTs) in his current position in Ohio. He also discusses what he believes makes a good slot floor and how slot operations has changed since he started in the industry.

Archival Collection

Thomas J. Schoeman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02746

Abstract

Oral history interview with Thomas J. Schoeman conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on July 18, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Schoeman discusses his childhood, education from the University of New Mexico, and the architectural community within Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about Jack Miller and Associates Architectural Studios projects and his favorite Las Vegas buildings.

Archival Collection

Alice Waite oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02749

Archival Collection

Connie Hill Sheldon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02757

Abstract

Oral history interview with Connie Hill Sheldon conducted by Claytee D. White on February 11, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Sheldon talks about military life in New York City, New York, her driving a school bus in Havelock, North Carolina, being a preschool teacher in Mission Viejo, California, and her jobs at the Huntridge Theater, the Nevada Test Site, and at Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company, Inc.

Archival Collection

David Bartlett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02759

Abstract

Oral history interview with David Barlett conducted by Claytee D. White on August 23, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Barlett discusses Lorenzi Park, Bartlett Brothers Hardware, Fremont Drug, and community organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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