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Zoe Albright oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03495

Abstract

Oral history interview with Zoe Albright conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 16, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Albright describes her work as a volunteer for the Red Cross and helping comfort those who came into the Metro Police Station after the 1 October shooting, searching for family and friends who were present at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. In addition to being a Red Cross volunteer, Albright is also a personal trainer, nutrition consultant and resident of Las Vegas since 1988.

Archival Collection

Company Mobility Histories Papers

Identifier

MS-00763

Abstract

The Company Mobility Histories Papers (1972-1977) includes surveys completed by students for Nevada History 117, a course taught by Professor Ralph Roske at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Students followed locations, phone numbers, ownership, and name changes of various businesses over their time of operation. Included were hotels, convenience stores, automotive shops, construction companies, and markets.

Archival Collection

Olga Zampini oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02050

Abstract

Oral history interview with Olga Zampini conducted by Kevin Williams on February 13, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Zampini discusses Las Vegas, Nevada history.

Archival Collection

Gwendolyn Woolley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02023

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gwendolyn Woolley conducted by Jeffery M. Snell on March 09, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Woolley discusses early Nevada history along with her experiences with the development of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Will Collins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00407

Archival Collection

Denzle Pease oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01455

Abstract

Oral history interview with Denzle Pease conducted by Sandra Johnson on October 11, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Pease discusses his personal history and his experience in Boulder City, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Leon Harteson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00803

Abstract

Oral history interview with Leon Harteson conducted by David Bash III on June 20, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In his interview Harteson discusses his views on the development of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

George Albright oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00014

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Albright (born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 6, 1909) conducted by Deborah J. Cox on February 16, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas.

After living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Reno, Nevada, Albright relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1931. A former county commissioner, Albright discusses the Las Vegas Convention Center, Clark County Recreation Board, tourists and conventioneers, the land, and the Las Vegas economy.

Archival Collection

Billy Christ oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00183

Abstract

Oral history interview with Billy Christ conducted by Lisa Gioia-Acres on October 09, 2007 for the All That Jazz Oral History Project. Christ, who plays bass, discusses his career in New York City, New York and Las Vegas, Nevada as a jazz musician. Christ also talks about his childhood and growing up in Detroit, Michigan and New York City, New York.

Archival Collection

Kevin Orrock oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02516

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kevin Orrock conducted by Claytee White on December 04, 2015 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Orrock focuses on Summerlin, Nevada, the 22,000-acre, award-winning, master-planned community on the west side of the Las Vegas, Nevada. He discusses Summerlin’s physical layout, its history, its development, and its future. He also talks about the development and future of Downtown Summerlin; its balance of private, charter, and public schools; and the ways the company selects its residential builders.

Archival Collection