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Organizational history, 1983

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Blanche Zucker-Bozarth Papers

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Herbert C. Wells oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01943

Abstract

Oral history interview with Herbert Wells conducted by Patricia van Betten February 24, 2005 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Wells discusses his personal history and being drafted to the United States military in 1945. He describes military life, his education in mining, and his career mining in Blue Diamond, Nevada. Wells discusses managing shifts for the miners that lived in the Blue Diamond village and describes the infrastructure at the village. Later, Wells talks about his employment at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a civil and environmental engineer professor.

Archival Collection

Mary Kincaid oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01021

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Kincaid conducted by Lori Ferrario on February 29, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kincaid discusses the World’s Fair and ranch life in Nevada.

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

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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LeMoyne Legere oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01098

Abstract

Oral history interview with LeMoyne Legere conducted by Cecilia Branch on March 17, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Mrs. Legere discusses various differences in Las Vegas from the time she was growing up to the date of the interview. She also discusses her involvement in high school and what people do for recreation.

Archival Collection

Joan L. Swift oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02932

Abstract

Oral history interview with Joan Swift conducted by Linda Dyer on February 25, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Swift discusses mining and working at the Clark County Recorders Office.

Archival Collection

Witt C. Olive oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01412

Abstract

Oral history interview with Wilford "Witt" C. Olive conducted by Gordon R. Brusso on April 13, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Olive discusses local live entertainment venues during the 1930s and 1940s in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Viki Richardson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03321

Abstract

Oral history interview with Viki Richardson conducted by Shirley Leavitt on September 19, 2003 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Richardson discusses growing up in the Blue Diamond, Nevada village during the early 1940s. She remembers her father’s employment at the Blue Diamond Company, living at Oliver’s Ranch, and community events held at Wilson Ranch.

Archival Collection

Tom Warden oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02485

Abstract

Oral history interview with Tom Warden conducted by Claytee D. White on September 29, 2015 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project.. In this interview, Warden discusses his early life in Allen Park, Michigan. He talks about the history of the Summerlin residential community in Clark County, Nevada, the construction of Summerlin Parkway, and the development of infrastructure in that area. Warden describes the planning that goes into creating communities, and describes what the “Summerlin lifestyle” means. Later, Warden talks about the development of Downtown Summerlin, the schools in Summerlin, and serving on the School Community Partnership Council. Lastly, Warden discusses future goals of the Howard Hughes Corporation.

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