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George E. Franklin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00617

Abstract

Oral history interview with George E. Franklin conducted by Linda Arnone on March 09, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Franklin discusses his career as an early Las Vegas, Nevada lawyer.

Archival Collection

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.

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Vince Hart oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00801

Abstract

Oral history interview with Vince Hart conducted by Andrew Bannister on February 21, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Vincent “Vince” Hart (born on July 7, 1945 in Jerusalem, Palestine) is interviewed in Hart’s office about his experience with youth soccer, both as a coach and as a player. Hart discusses his family background and his residential history in the United Kingdom and the United States before explaining the development of the men’s soccer team at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He describes his impact on the program and his hopes for future student athletes. The two then delve into a discussion of the fundamentals of soccer and different strategies that are commonly used. They then conclude with a brief description of Vince’s experiences with meeting a variety of professional soccer players at the Las Vegas Stadium.

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Odell Jordan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00978

Abstract

Oral history interview with Odell Jordan conducted by Stephen Motley on March 15, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Jordan discusses his job history and the early hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada. He specifically talks about his life as a hotelman and job as a health inspector.

Archival Collection

Jolene Wallace oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02976

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dr. Jolene Wallace conducted by Cynthia Smith on October 12, 2009 for the Public School Principalship Oral History Project. In this interview, Dr. Wallace reflects upon her career as a teacher and administrator in Dayton, Ohio. She reflects upon some of her favorite programs in the school, such as school lock-ins. She then describes her philosophy of education and school administration, her working relationships with students and teachers, her typical responsibilities, and challenges with instances of school violence. She also discusses what she believes makes a successful school administrator, and why she believes she was a successful principal.

Archival Collection

Helen Morelli oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01328

Abstract

Oral history interview with Helen Morelli conducted by Jerry Masini on March 06, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Morelli discusses Las Vegas, Nevada history, concerts at the Cashman stadium, and the Desert Inn.

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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

Douglas Reynolds oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01557

Abstract

Oral history interview with Douglas Reynolds conducted by Dr. David Emerson on June 16, 2006 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. Reynolds discusses joining the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ engineering faculty in 1983 and writing a report that led to the founding of the engineering college. He also talks about the report’s accreditation with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Archival Collection

Joseph A. Fry oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00636

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joseph Fry conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on October 09, 2007 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview Joseph Fry discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to work as a professor of history at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He talks about how he was welcomed to the history department by notable people like Roman "Jay" Zorn, Ralph Roske, and Tom Wright. He also talks about doing research, writing books, and becoming history department chair numerous times.

Archival Collection

Ray Johnson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00958

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ray Johnson conducted by Rick Stern on October 03, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Johnson discusses moving to Nevada and his different residences. Johnson then goes on to talk about his occupational history.

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