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Vivian Lindenberg oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01121

Abstract

Oral history interview with Vivian Lindenberg conducted by Ronald L. Brady on February 25, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lindenberg talks about the history and development of nursing in Southern Nevada. She also talks about her experience in teaching professional nursing.

Archival Collection

Midge Innis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00924

Abstract

Oral history interview with Midge Innis conducted by James Thomas Griffin on May 8, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The two discuss her occupational history as well as how she met her husband. Innis discusses the changes inside casinos and gambling. The interview concludes with Innis’ thoughts on environmental and social changes in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Cliff Luzier oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01164

Abstract

Oral history interview with Cliff Luzier conducted by Jerry Masick on May 27, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Luzier discusses arriving to Las Vegas, Nevada to work on the Boulder (Hoover) Dam in 1932. Luzier also discusses his personal history and recalls experiencing the ways Las Vegas, Nevada has developed.

Archival Collection

Emmell J. Beech oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01465

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Emmell J. “E. J.” Beech conducted by Salvatore Maranto on November 27, 2006 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Beech reflects upon his career as an elementary and middle school teacher and administrator in California. He discusses how he entered education, his experiences desegregating schools in multiple school districts, and his approach to school administration.

Archival Collection

Harvey's coin collection and gaming archives, documents

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00475
Collection Name: Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Harvey's coin collection and gaming archives, artifacts

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00475
Collection Name: Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Bridge Digital Archive Information, 2014 June

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Jamey Stillings Photographs
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Collection Number: PH-00380
Collection Name: Jamey Stillings Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Larry Clinesmith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00214

Abstract

Oral history interview with Larry Clinesmith conducted by Patricia van Betten on February 07, 2007 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Clinesmith discusses his upbringing and decision to pursue a degree in biological illustration. He then talks about graduating in the early 1970s and the beginning of his career with the Nevada State Parks system as a ranger at the Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. He details the early years of the Park, the history of the Spring Mountain Ranch, and the many changes to the Park and the surrounding area. He also discusses some of the Park Service employees. Finally, he talks about the decision to move to the Village of Blue Diamond, Nevada from Henderson, Nevada, and people and events in the village.

Archival Collection

John L. Houck oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00891

Abstract

Oral history interview with John L. Houck conducted by Perry L. Smith on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In his interview Houck discusses his childhood growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada during the 1950s. He additionally discusses his job working for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department as a motorcycle patrol officer.

Archival Collection

Chic Hecht oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00826

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mayer Jacob (Chic) Hecht conducted by Julie Sefman on April 02, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Chic Hecht discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1945. He also talks about the retail business world, being a state senator, being a U.S. senator, and being an ambassador to the island nation of the Bahamas.

Archival Collection