Drew Casale interviews Carey Burke (b. 1936 in Columbus, Ohio) about his experience living in Nevada. Burke discusses moving to Henderson, Nevada with his family at a young age and eventually living in Las Vegas. Burke also discusses some the occupations he held, including his profession at the time as a passenger service agent for an airline company. He then talks about McCarran Airport and the various airlines in existence over time before talking about the development of the Downtown and Strip areas over time. The interview concludes with Burke describing his casino gaming chip collection, a hobby that evolved from an earlier hobby of coin collecting.
Dorothy Engel Andre (b. 1898), was born in New York City. She relocated to Nevada in 1922. The interview takes place within the Andres’ home and Dorothy interviewed by Elizabeth Patrick Nelson. During this interview Mrs. Andre, a homemaker, discusses her life experiences with emphasis on her life in Nevada. Her husband is also present during the interview.
Craig Klatt interviews Rex Bell Jr. (1934-2011), former Clark County District Attorney, and a justice of the peace for Las Vegas. Bell discusses his parents, who were movie stars, as well as growing up on his family ranch. Bell mentioned that he received his education from the 5th Street Grammar School and that he also attended Notre Dame. The two also discuss Bell’s time living in Oregon and Southern Nevada, including his time working in a western clothing store in Las Vegas. Bell also discusses social changes, as well as changes in policing styles over the years.
Lydia Berry, born in Missouri in 1914, is interviewed by Kathy Zeller about her experiences as a worker for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Berry discusses her progression from being a teacher in Kansas City to moving to Los Angeles and then to Las Vegas, where she worked at Nellis Air Force Base and then eventually to the Fish and Wildlife Service. She also mentions some of the operations of the Wildlife Service as well as her concerns over animal life and natural resources.
Ted R. Murray interviews legal secretary Marsha Lamb Bingham (b. 1942) in her home about growth in Alamo, Nevada and living in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the interview Bingham discusses school in Alamo, general Nevada history, Warm Springs, Nevada Legislature, Fremont, gambling, UNLV, Las Vegas 1950s and 1960s growth, The Beatles, Rock and Roll, President Kennedy’s Las Vegas visit, Landmark Hotel, Howard Hughes, The Tropicana, The Hilton, atomic testing, Helldorado, McCarran Airport, and Floyd Lamb.
Mark McLane interviews Harry Block (born in Railroad Pass, Nevada in 1934) about the history of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. Block discusses many topics ranging from recreational activities, his experience during World War II, early businesses and casinos, the Helldorado Parade, Block 16, atomic testing, changes in technology, and visiting Mount Charleston.
Daniel Pope interviews barber Danel Boone, at his home in Nevada. Boone, born in 1932 in Illinois, first moved to Nevada in 1953 before relocating to California in 1956, only to return to Nevada in 1964. During this interview Boone discusses why he came to Las Vegas, the Helldorado parade, church activity, the weather, city parks, Boy Scouts, schools, above ground atomic tests, local history of Southern Nevada, and the ways in which Las Vegas has changed over the years.
Stephen Compan interviews entrepreneur Donald Edward Borsack on the front porch of his home in Las Vegas. Born in Bell, California in 1928, Borsack moved to Las Vegas in 1936. Occupations Borsack has had include insurance adjuster, clothing salesman, proprietor and owner of four El Portal Luggage stores. During this interview Borsack discusses the growth of Nevada, and sports and recreation in the early days, including Nevada’s first professional baseball team.
Maureen Conner interviews educator Beula Jane Adams (b. 1902) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Smithfield, Nebraska, Adams relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1932. During the interview Adams explores and highlights the role of education in relation to the social development of Nevada. Adams discusses presidential visits, early above ground atomic tests, and her involvement in local politics. Adams also discusses religion and how she became a Seventh-day Adventist Christian.
Leonardo Gray interviews his neighbor, local electrician Robert Allen III (b. 1947) at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Frankfort, Kentucky, Allen relocated to Nevada in 1953. During this interview Allen discusses the history of Las Vegas from his perspective, high school in Nevada, casinos, local television stations, sports and recreation, and the Strip.