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Howard Heckethorn oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00828

Abstract

Oral history interview with Howard Heckethorn conducted by Richard Eitland on February 15, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Mr. Heckethorn describes going to school in the early days of Las Vegas, Nevada. He also talks about many notable teachers he had, as well as the development of the Las Vegas area. Heckethorn also discusses his arrival to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1930, and recalls the Old Mormon Fort, El Rancho, The Last Frontier, and the tourism that gambling brought to the city. Heckethorn discusses the 1960s, and the impact Howard Hughes had in the development of hotels and casinos.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Howard Hughes, 1936

Date

1936-01

Description

Howard Hughes showing on a map how we he streaked across the country in record time.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes, 1936

Date

1936

Description

The black and white view of Howard Hughes surrounded by unidentified men, presumably members of the press.

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Gilley's Saloon and Dance Hall: postcard

Date

1999

Description

Gilley's Saloon and Dance Hall in the New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. (1999)

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Frazier Hall at UNLV: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

Trees in front of Frazier Hall at UNLV, the first building built on the UNLV campus. 5-20-91

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Margaret Ostler Stout-Hall oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02149

Abstract

Oral history interview with Margaret Ostler Stout-Hall conducted by Claytee D. White on August 11, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Stout-Hall discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada’s Rancho Circle neighborhood, attending Las Vegas High School, and becoming a Rhythmette. She also talks about working at the El Portal Theatre, dancing at the Wildcat Lair, and working for Harry Reid later in life.

Archival Collection