Oral history interview with Selma Bartlett conducted by Claytee D. White on September 18, 2008 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Bartlett discusses arriving to Henderson, Nevada in 1954 and recalls the homes in that area. She shares her experience in banking and her employment with First National Bank of Nevada. Lastly, Bartlett discusses the housing crisis of 1987 and describes the housing industry during that time.
Oral history interview with Nevada State Senator Floyd Lamb conducted by Linda Nelson on February 01, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lamb discusses Southern Nevada history, economy, environment, and social changes.
Oral history interview with Orpha Woods conducted by Louis H. Lindsay on February 23, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Woods discusses the history of Mesquite, Nevada.
Oral history interview with Joseph Kine conducted by James Greene on December 19, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers the early days of Boulder City, Nevada from the perspective of an old-timer. Mrs. Kine is also present during the interview. They discuss education, home, and family life, in Boulder City.
Oral history interview with Gary Ostensen conducted by Claire McCoy on March 13, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. in this interview, Ostensen describes the difficulties that face bellmen in the hospitality industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ostensen later discusses the requirements to be a good bellmen.
Oral history interview with Dewey E. Freeman conducted by Christine Kurdriel on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Freeman discusses his history with Southern Nevada including Las Vegas, Paradise Valley, and Blue Diamond.
Oral history interview with Lavell Jarrett conducted by Robert B. Grzywacz on February 22, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In his interview Jarrett discusses his early life in Utah and his career with the Union Pacific Railroad.
Oral history interview with Eular Lunsford conducted by Mark J. Lestelle on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lunsford describes his work experiences and life in Henderson, Nevada after moving there on September 09, 1951. Lunsford held various jobs, including serving as a magnesium plant firefighter, baker, and taxi cab driver.
Oral history interview with Jean Peck conducted by Thomas Zernzack on February 12, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Peck shares her knowledge about Las Vegas, Nevada, and talks about her experiences living there. Peck later talks about the social changes that Las Vegas went through when gambling was legalized.
Oral history interview with Mike Newman conducted by Reginald Williams on March 02, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During the interview, Newman discusses his career writing about gambling in Las Vegas, Nevada. Newman also discusses the gambling environment in the city from the psychology of becoming a gambler to his experience becoming a casino dealer.