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Myoung-ja Lee Kwon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01049

Abstract

Oral history interview with Myoung-ja Lee Kwon conducted by Claytee D. White on September 03, 2004 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Kwon discusses moving to the United States from Seoul, Korea after graduating from Seoul National University. She also discusses beginning her career as a librarian at multiple universities, retiring in 2001 and taking the position of dean of libraries at the Hayward campus of California State University, East Bay, retiring from there in 2008.

Archival Collection

Mary Ellen Osborn Lake and Thomas Lake oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01051

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Ellen Osborn Lake and Thomas Lake conducted by Fred Wilson on February 18, 1951. Mary Ellen discusses arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1904. The Lakes talk about the first Methodist churches in Las Vegas, their involvement, and members of the church community.

Archival Collection

Robert E. Lake oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01052

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert E. Lake conducted by A.D. Hopkins on September 27, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lake discusses how the layout of Las Vegas, Nevada has changed since he first arrived there.

Archival Collection

Bill Lamb oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01053

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bill Lamb conducted by Roger Barnhart on June 29, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lamb was born in August 22, 1943 in Henderson, Nevada. In the interview, he talks about his experiences moving around Northern Nevada due to his father's mining job. Lamb also discusses his education, family, military service, work in Las Vegas, Nevada casinos, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Archival Collection

Darwin Lamb oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01054

Abstract

Oral history interview with Darwin Lamb conducted by David Blanton on October 25, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, Lamb discusses his early life living in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and various United States presidents who visited Las Vegas. Lamb also discusses his involvement in politics as a Clark County Commissioner, Las Vegas economics, and the growth and change of the hotel and casino industry over time.

Archival Collection

Floyd Lamb oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01055

Abstract

Oral history interview with Nevada State Senator Floyd Lamb conducted by Linda Nelson on February 01, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lamb discusses Southern Nevada history, economy, environment, and social changes.

Archival Collection

Marion Paris Lamb oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01056

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marion Paris Lamb conducted by Frances Kristich on June 21, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lamb discusses raising her kids in Alamo, Nevada and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1919.

Archival Collection

James M. Lancaster oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01057

Abstract

Oral history interview with James M. Lancaster conducted by Linda Voorvart on March 04, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lancaster explains how he first came to Southern Nevada from Mexico and Cuba. Lancaster then goes on to explain his occupational history as a senior safety engineer and power plant operator, and the different jobs that he held in Southern Nevada, specifically at the Nevada Test Site.

Archival Collection

Virginia T. Lanier oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01060

Abstract

Oral history interview with Virginia T. Lanier conducted by Heidi G. Hughes on March 16, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lanier discusses living on the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip from the 1950s through the 1960s. Lanier then describes riding the public bus, and working in food service.

Archival Collection

Joe Lappin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01062

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joe Lappin conducted by Gordon Brusso on March 04, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The two discuss his early occupational history and his work for the Bureau of Mines. Lappin then goes on to explain the different housing systems that developed in Boulder City during World War Two.

Archival Collection