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Barbara Wilde oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01978

Abstract

Oral history interview with Barbara Wilde conducted by Candy Lorman on September 27, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wilde discusses her early life growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls her experiences living there as a local. Wilde lastly discusses general changes that Las Vegas has underwent.

Archival Collection

LeMoyne Legere oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01098

Abstract

Oral history interview with LeMoyne Legere conducted by Cecilia Branch on March 17, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mrs. Legere discusses various differences in Las Vegas from the time she was growing up to the date of the interview. She also discusses her involvement in high school and what people do for recreation.

Archival Collection

William Kelsey oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01005

Abstract

Oral history interview with William F. Kelsey conducted by James M. Greene on January 20, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kelsey discusses his life, from being born in Pasadena, California to becoming a businessman in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Bob Bellis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00109

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bob Bellis conducted by Suzanne Becker on June 19, 2007 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. Bellis talks about the creation of the John S. Park Neighborhood Association, the history of the community, and its evolution.

Archival Collection

Louis Baluyut oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00211

Abstract

Oral history interview with Louis Baluyut conducted by Kyle Baluyut in November 2021 for the Reflections: The Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander Oral History Project. In this interview, Baluyut discusses his early life in the Philippines, immigrating to the United States by enlisting in the U.S. Navy. He recalls his experiences travelling around the country and internationally, and how life in other places compares to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Ruth Parvin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01442

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ruth Parvin conducted by Deborah Radice on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Parvin discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1955. She later discusses the city when it was a small town and talks about the different communities within Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Eva D. Peterson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01474

Abstract

Oral history interview with Eva D. Peterson conducted by James Greene on November 30, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Peterson discusses her life in Nelson, Nevada. Peterson talks about her family life and describes her career as an educator. Finally, Nelson mentions moving to other cities in Nevada such as Searchlight, Las Vegas, and Boulder City.

Archival Collection

James W. Ault oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00051

Abstract

Oral history interview with James W. Ault conducted by Patricia K. Kohlman on November 06, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Ault discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1940 to 1975 and his career as a railroad engineer.

Archival Collection

Norman Wood oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02012

Abstract

Oral history interview with Norman Wood conducted by Karen Amell on March 01, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In his interview, Wood discusses his work with the Nevada Department of Wildlife and his interests in biology.

Archival Collection

Sharon Gutzman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00756

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sharon Gutzman conducted by Lisa Mades on March 13, 1981, for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Gutzman discusses early Las Vegas, Nevada, including early businesses, the first casinos, and the first airport. She also discusses education, shopping, recreation, entertainment, and gambling.

Archival Collection