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Roberta Kane oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03238

Abstract

Oral history interview with Roberta Kane conducted by Barbara Tabach on September 6, 2017 and May 22, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Kane explains how she was the first born Jewish baby in Las Vegas, Nevada and her parents’ deep involvement with the Jewish community of the 1930s. She then talks about the formalization that occurred in the Jewish community with the building of Temple Beth Sholom. In a second session, Kane recalls the Wildcat Lair, a gathering spot of students from Las Vegas High School in the 1950s.

Archival Collection

Nevada Women's Archives, 1990s

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Carol Corbett Papers

Archival Component

Security Archives: contracts, 1987

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

J. A. Tiberti Construction Records

Archival Component

Security Archives: correspondence, 1987

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

J. A. Tiberti Construction Records

Archival Component

Richard Ham oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02551

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard Ham conducted by Dennis McBride on January 18, 2002 for the Las Vegas Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Ham discusses the assault of Nevada Supreme Court Justice Frank McNamee in 1965. Ham describes being accused by McNamee of being a communist, McNamee's sexuality, and how McNamee was able to succeed politically despite being a gay man. He continues, discussing the history of the trial following McNamee's assault, and also describes other aspects of Nevada's political history during that time. Ham concludes by discussing being gay and some of his sexual experiences with men.

Archival Collection

Wills and Deaths Archive, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

International Food Service Executives Association Records

Archival Component

Rochester Archives, 1 binder, undated

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

International Food Service Executives Association Records

Archival Component

Archives Committee, 1983-1984

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

International Food Service Executives Association Records

Archival Component

Archives Committee, 1984-1985

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

International Food Service Executives Association Records

Archival Component

Kendall Stagg oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01754

Abstract

Kendall Stagg oral history interview conducted by Dennis McBride on January 11, 2002 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In the interview, Stagg discusses his early life in Utah, his religious upbringing, coming out as gay, and his involvement with the gay community in Reno, Nevada. He also talks about running for Nevada State Assembly District 32 in 2000 as one of Nevada's youngest openly gay politicians. Lastly, Stagg recalls his time as president of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Student Union in University of Nevada, Reno and co-founding Reno’s first Gay Pride parades in 1999.

Archival Collection