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Judith L. Hamblin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00775

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judith L. Hamblin conducted by Margaret Stambro on March 30, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hamblin covers the history of Henderson, Nevada, local schools, teachers, and Helldorado. Hamblin also discusses her fondness for Lake Mead, the Basic Magnesium Plant, Nellis Air Force Base, and the early aboveground atomic blasts.

Archival Collection

Ray Keith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00992

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ray Keith conducted by David Alexander on March 3, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Keith discusses her first arrival in Las Vegas, Nevada and the addresses that she has lived at. She also discusses how she helped to charter the “Home of the Good Shepherd” housing facilities with local Las Vegas women in the 1960s.

Archival Collection

K. Oscar Knudson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01041

Abstract

Oral history interview with K. Oscar Knudson conducted by Dorothy O'Hara on an unknown date in 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Knudson discusses his personal history in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls positive economic changes that Southern Nevada had as a result of tourism.

Archival Collection

Louis F. Evans oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00555

Abstract

Oral history interview with Louis Evans conducted by Jeannette Lonpergan on February 17, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Evans discusses his earliest recollections of the Nellis Air Force Base and the McCarran Airport. Evans also discusses the development of roads, employment, religious activities, housing, early above ground atomic tests, and environmental changes in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Edythe Katz oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00986

Abstract

Oral history interview with Edythe Katz conducted by Walter Duttweiler on March 01, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Katz discusses the Jewish community, Ralph Denton, atomic testing, and integration in movie theatres.

Archival Collection

Dan Skanovsky oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01707

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dan Skanovsky conducted by Richard A. Kelly on April 02, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Skanovsky discusses the legalization of gambling and his experiences in the gambling industry in Nevada. Skanovsky talks about living in Tonopah, Nevada. Later, Skanovsky discusses casinos, their operations, and the chances of winning money in casinos.

Archival Collection

Ivy Christine Scotti oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01659

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ivy Christine Scotti conducted by Carol Ann Jacob on March 27, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Scotti discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1947. She then describes Las Vegas as it was during the 1950s and 1960s, local nature, and the development of the city throughout her lifetime.

Archival Collection

Lillian Whalen oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-01958

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Lillian Whalen conducted by Laura Bell on September 21, 1974 and November 22, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Whalen discusses her personal history in Boulder City, Nevada since the 1930s. Whalen then describes social life, the increase of local businesses, and the overall growth of Boulder City.

Archival Collection

Ella Earl Carruth oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00160

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ella Earl Carruth conducted by Sherry Angell on June 23, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Carruth discusses Bunkerville, Nevada before 1942, life in Las Vegas, Nevada during World War II, the atomic tests, and environmental changes.

Archival Collection

Thomas Mulroy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02848

Abstract

Oral history interview with Thomas Mulroy conducted by Richard Bidelman on March 16, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Mulroy discusses downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, local government, Old City Hall, Mormon Fort, citizen participation, and the construction of the Showboat Hotel and Casino.

Archival Collection