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Elissa Miller oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01296

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elissa Miller conducted by Frank D. Fusco on March 03, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Miller discusses her family and personal history. Miller begins by discussing her parents' immigration to the United States from Czechoslovakia and Peru respectively. She goes on to discuss her numerous travels with her husband, and their eventual settlement in Virgina City, Nevada.

Archival Collection

John Friel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00632

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Friel conducted by James Friel on February 29, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Friel discusses his knowledge of his family’s personal history in Tonopah, Nevada during the 1940s, the growth of railroads, and population changes.

Archival Collection

Bertha Gresh oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00741

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bertha Gresh conducted by James M. Greene on November 01, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Gresh discusses the early mining days, her personal history, and the history of Nelson County, Nevada. She also discusses her art, social activities, and the prizes she won as a visual artist in Nevada.

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

Mildred Bardy oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00079

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mildred Bardy conducted by Deborah Grant on March 11, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview Bardy discusses the famous celebrities who would come to purchase clothing at the specialty clothing department store where she worked, as well as the costumes that were made there for the Helldorado Parade. Bardy also discuss some of the changes in Las Vegas over time, particularly the changes in fashion styles.

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

Alfred F. Baker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00060

Abstract

Oral history interview with Alfred Baker conducted by Blanche Uekling on April 04, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Baker discusses Las Vegas, Nevada general history, including the Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

Gay and Lesbian Community Center artwork for The Village facility, 1999

Level of Description

Item

Archival Collection

Carratelli Family Collection on Gay Rights in Nevada
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Collection Number: MS-00536
Collection Name: Carratelli Family Collection on Gay Rights in Nevada
Box/Folder: Flat File 03

Archival Component

Gay Erotica from the Past, #2-3, 2000-2001

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Dennis McBride Collection of Gay Erotica
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Collection Number: MS-00624
Collection Name: Dennis McBride Collection of Gay Erotica
Box/Folder: Box 03

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History, 1982-1985

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs Records
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Collection Number: UA-00023
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs Records
Box/Folder: Box 108

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