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Elinor Horden oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00886

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elinor Horden conducted by Valerie Fujii on February 13, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Horden discusses local entertainment in the 1950s, as well as the social and environmental changes that have occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Ida Harris oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00799

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ida Harris conducted by Marilyn B. Real on May 05, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview Harris discusses life in a developing Las Vegas, Nevada and ranches in Las Vegas area.

Archival Collection

Nellie Feour oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00570

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nellie Feour conducted by Bill Rogers on March 25, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Feour discusses first moving to Las Vegas, Nevada and how people coped with the extreme heat in the 1940s. Feour continues the interview discussing the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada and the building of Henderson, Nevada and the industries that came with the city.

Archival Collection

Benny Lipson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01126

Abstract

Oral history interview with Benny Lipson conducted by Edward Veatch on March 09, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lipson recalls his personal history and discusses his occupations in aviation. Lipson then discusses how casinos have changed the way they operated, and how Las Vegas, Nevada has become more expensive.

Archival Collection

Clifford Kemple oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01007

Abstract

Oral history interview with Clifford Kemple conducted by Paul Wilkins on April 4, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kemple discusses his early life in Goodsprings, Nevada; Las Vegas, Nevada, and changes that he has noticed in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Marty Walsh oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01907

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marty Walsh conducted by Suzanne Becker on July 19, 2007 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Walsh discusses living in a home in the John S. Park Neighborhood that was built in 1941 with her husband. She also discusses her work as an artist and her husband’s work as a carpenter.

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

Bunny Harris oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00798

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bunny Harris conducted by Kenneth P. Young on February 28, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project. This interview offers an overview of the history of Las Vegas, including transportation, mining, farming, ranching, and housing. During the interview, Mrs. Bunny Harris discusses the Elks Club, Cashman Field, McCarran Airport, Howard Hughes and Nellis Air Force Base.

Archival Collection

Bradley Rothermel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01605

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bradley Rothermel conducted by Claytee D. White on July 31, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Rothermel discusses his career as a coach for the Chicago Cubs and athletic director at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) from 1981 to 1990, as well as the history of the athletic programs at UNLV.

Archival Collection

Dean Otteson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01418

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dean Otteson conducted by Felicia McCabe on November 04, 2008 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Otteson reflects upon his experiences as a teacher and administrator in Alaska and with the Department of Defense Dependent Schools. He discusses his experiences working with vocational training, working with assistant principals, and challenges that he faced.

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