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J. Harold Tilton oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01828

Abstract

Oral history interview with J. Harold Tilton conducted by David M. Hollic on February 21, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Tilton discusses his personal history and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1925. He then describes the development of Las Vegas and recalls the expansion of the city in both the north and west. Lastly, Tilton discusses the construction of homes in undeveloped desert land, as well as environmental and social changes in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

LaVerne A. Reid oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01553

Abstract

Oral history interview with LaVerne A. Reid conducted by her daughter, Nancy Ann Reid, on March 13, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Reid describes her early life living in Bunkerville, Nevada and the town's history.

Archival Collection

Hobert D. Blair oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00199

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hobert D. Blair conducted by Arnel Wilks on March 10, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Blair discusses Boulder City, Nevada in the early days, as well as, Las Vegas, Nevada in the 1930s.

Archival Collection

Mitchell A. Cobeaga oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00399

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mitchell A. Cobeaga conducted by Raymond E. Frey on March 14, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Mitchell Cobeaga discusses early life in Nevada, the history of the Nevada State Bank, education in Nevada in the 1920s and 1930s, and Southern Nevada's influence over the rest of the state.

Archival Collection

John E. Fulner oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00638

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Fulner conducted by Leonard Jones on March 28, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fulner discusses the history of Southern Nevada.

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

Dan Lubin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02907

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dan Lubin conducted by David Schwartz on November 30, 2016 for the History of Gaming Oral History Project. In this interview, Lubin, the author of The Essentials of Casino Game Design: From the Cocktail Napkin to the Casino Floor discusses the process of creating successful casino games, the process involved in the game design, and technical and business considerations.

Archival Collection

Darrel Waldthausen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01895

Abstract

Oral history interview with Darrel Waldthausen conducted by Gretchen Schroeder on May 10, 2008 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Waldthausen discusses his personal history and arriving to Blue Diamond, Nevada in 1946. He describes living in the Blue Diamond village and attending the Blue Diamond school. Waldthausen then talks about the operations that were done at the mines and recalls the separate village near the mines. Lastly, he discusses moving to Guatemala in 1972 after buying real estate and building a home.

Archival Collection

Ray C. Early oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03194

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ray C. Early conducted by Barry Greenberg on March 03, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Early discusses arriving to Southern Nevada, its history, and changes that occurred.

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