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Bob E. Favor oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00563

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bob E. Favor conducted by Paul Ortiz on an unknown date in the 1970s for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Favor discusses moving to Nevada in 1952 after his military service. Favor then discusses his various careers in Nevada including accounting and self-employment.

Archival Collection

Dick A. Richards oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01562

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard "Dick" Richards conducted by his son, Rick Richards, on February 21, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Richards describes his own personal history and the history of Las Vegas, Nevada. Most notably, Richards describes his time working as a dealer in casinos owned by the mob and his interactions with individuals involved with organized crime.

Archival Collection

Leo Dunbar oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00497

Abstract

Oral history interview with Leo Dunbar conducted by Jim Maxon on May 28, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Dunbar discusses his life as a Boulder City, Nevada native.

Archival Collection

Paul A. Beach oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00170

Abstract

Oral history interview with Paul A. Beach conducted by William Gekakis on February 17, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During this interview, Beach discusses housing, physical boundaries of the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, the airport, church, and transportation. Beach also discusses tourist recreation, the economy, Nellis Air Force Base, the Las Vegas Strip, industries, presidential visits, the Korean War, atomic tests, and the educational system.

Archival Collection

John F. Cahlan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00149

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Cahlan conducted by Lester Wisbrod on February 18, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Cahlan discusses his experiences in journalism, including his work as an editor for the Review Journal. He provides details on some of the major events covered by the newspaper and his work in establishing Nellis Air Force Base. Cahlan also describes some of the social changes over time, including the growth of air travel for tourism and gambling.

Archival Collection

Ethel Pearson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01453

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ethel Pearson conducted by Mary Palmer on February 26, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Pearson discusses the discrimination and segregation of African American workers inside the hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Lisa Brown oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00132

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lisa Brown conducted by Barbara Tabach on August 19, 2013 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods-- An Oral History Project of Ward 1. Brown talks about why she moved to the Scotch 80s neighborhood in Las Vegas, Nevada and her renovation of her midcentury house.

Archival Collection

Lawrence Hadland oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00760

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lawrence Hadland conducted by Lorraine Owens on February 02, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hadland offers insights into local business, family life, jobs, and the overall community of Las Vegas, Nevada. He also discusses the military and the local airport.

Archival Collection

Joseph Kine oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01022

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joseph Kine conducted by James Greene on December 19, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers the early days of Boulder City, Nevada from the perspective of an old-timer. Mrs. Kine is also present during the interview. They discuss education, home, and family life, in Boulder City.

Archival Collection

Wilma Cooper oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00423

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilma Cooper conducted by Sara G. Finklea on February 27, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Cooper discusses her life in Boulder City and Henderson, Nevada from 1936 to 1977.

Archival Collection