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Transcript of interview with Paul Bowerman by Frances Harelik, March 5, 1976

Date

1976-03-05

Description

Frances Harelik interviews IBM computer engineer Paul Bowerman in Las Vegas at Harelik’s home. Born in Wolforth, Texas in 1929, Mr. Bowerman relocated to Nevada in 1954. Other places Mr. Bowerman has lived include: California, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Illinois, New York, Minnesota, England, and Japan. From Mr. Bowerman’s perspective this interview provides insight into life in Las Vegas from 1954 to 1976.

Text

Charles Salton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01622

Abstract

Oral history interview with Charles Salton conducted by George Green on April 23, 1976 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Salton discusses the early history of Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, prohibition, politics, the El Rancho Hotel, and events he experienced while living in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Hope Anstett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03307

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hope Anstett conducted by Claytee D. White on December 8, 2003 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Anstett talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1939 with her mother and brother after a doctor recommended a move to a drier climate. Her mother rented a home from Senator Key Pittman and opened a photograph studio and dress shop in the front, with the family living in the back. She describes what it was like growing up in a small community, the schools she attended, the Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes drill team, and the activities available including Helldorado Days and the local recreation center. Later she discusses what the city was like during the war years, the family's move to Oregon, graduating from college, and getting married. She explains that she moved back to Las Vegas while her husband was deployed with the military and worked until his return and the birth of their first child. She also talks about her civic activities, her husband's career with Silver State Disposal, and their post-retirement travel and philanthropic work with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

Archival Collection

Stardust Gambling Museum news segments: video

Date

1987-05-08 to 1987-05-09

Description

Local news segments on the Stardust's "old-time gambling museum" which houses a $3 million dollar collection put together by Boyd Gaming and part of a larger renovation. First segment interviews Ralph Purnell, Stardust General Manager, who explains why the museum was put together as a new attraction, comparing it to Imperial Palace's car collection. In the second segment, Sam Boyd is seen leading the first tour through the museum. A brief history is provided on gaming and gambling, while stills of early Las Vegas are shown. Purnell speaks again on why the museum was created. The third segment the interior of the museum and artifacts around the museum. Interview with E. J. Cummins talks about hiding these artifacts while it was illegal, and the reporter speaks with historians about various early gaming machines. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

Moving Image

Audio recording clip of interview with Shirley Edmond by Claytee D. White, June 24, 2010

Date

2010-06-24

Description

Part of an interview with Shirley Edmond conducted by Claytee D. White on June 24, 2010. Edmond shares childhood memories of Westside School.

Sound

Audio recording clip of interview with Jerushia McDonald - Hylton & Suzilene McDonald by Claytee D. White, September 23, 2011

Date

2011-09-23

Description

Part of an interview with sisters Jerushia and Suzilene McDonald by Claytee White on September 23, 2011. Jerushia and Suzilene describe their early childhood on the Westside.

Sound

Jackie Appledorn oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00049

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jackie Appledorn conducted by Patricia van Betten on January 30, 2007 and June 26, 2010 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. Appledorn discusses the history of Blue Diamond Village, from it being a stop on the Old Spanish Trail to its expansion to a family town.

Archival Collection

Audio recording clip of interview with Woodrow Wilson by Gwendolyn Goodloe, February 28, 1975

Date

1975-02-28

Description

Part of an interview with Woodrow Wilson conducted by Gwendolyn Goodloe on February 28, 1975. Wilson recalls his experiences in the NAACP and the Nevada Legislature, particularly his support for equal rights in business and housing.

Sound

Ainsworth, Mary Helen, 1924-2014

Mary Helen Ainsworth (also known as Mary Helen Rowley and Mary Helen Anderson) was born on November 5, 1924 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1940s and obtained a bachelor's degree in nursing. Mary Helen had two children with her husband Louis Ainsworth. She worked in the local Las Vegas hospitals as a rehabilitation nurse. In 1978, she donated the Ainsworth Collection to University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), a collection of early Las Vegas memorabilia. Mary Helen passed away on March 18, 2014.

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