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James Rogers oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01587

Abstract

Oral history interview with James Rogers conducted by Claytee D. White on June 30, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project - NAACP. Rogers discusses many issues that affected the black community in Las Vegas, Nevada, gives background on community marches against police brutality, details three controversial cases and legislation that would create a citizen's review board for police and sheriff departments.

Archival Collection

Forrest J. Woodward oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02021

Abstract

Oral history interview with Forrest Woodward conducted by Laurie Mearns on February 23, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Woodward discusses arriving to Southern Nevada, its history, and sports.

Archival Collection

Morgan J. Sweeney oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02069

Abstract

Oral history interview with Morgan J. Sweeny conducted by James M. Greene on September 20, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Sweeny discusses Boulder City, Nevada and the Boulder (Hoover) Dam.

Archival Collection

Margaret Barnett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03944

Abstract

Oral history interview with Margaret Barnett conducted by Tina Weiss in 2005 for the UNLV Women's Studies Veteran Oral History Project. The interview covers Barnett's service in the United States Airforce during the Korean War. Print draft transcript available; no audio available.

Archival Collection

Jamey Stillings with a Robinson R44 helicopter on a road, near Tonopah, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2014-06-25

Archival Collection

Description

Photographer's note: "Jamey Stillings waits for better light and fewer clouds with the Robinson R44 helicopter set down on a quiet road north of the Crescent Dunes project.."
Photographer's assigned keywords: "110 megawatts; CSP; Concentrated Solar Energy; Concentrated Solar Power; Crescent Dunes; NV; Nevada; Solar Reserve; SolarReserve; Tonopah; concentrated solar thermal; green energy; ground-based photo; molten salt; off-site; renewable energy; storage; tower."

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Mildred Breedlove oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00244

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mildred Breedlove conducted by Steve Drappo on February 18, 1979 for the Ralph Roske oral history project. During this interview Breedlove discusses her personal experience of owning her own ranch in Nevada.

Archival Collection

"Talking Stories: A Panel of the City of Las Vegas AAPI Committee" panel discussion: transcript

Date

2023-05-11

Description

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Day panel discussion, "Talking Stories: A Panel of the City of Las Vegas AAPI Committee," features six panelists and was moderated by Allycia B. Murphy, Deputy City Attorney, Office of the City Attorney, Criminal Division. Panelists include Cynthia Leung, Chief Judge for Las Vegas Municipal Court; Jennifer Rabanes, Recreation Coordinator at Centennial Hills Active Adult Center; Patricia Cabrera, Enterprise Records Officer, City Clerk's office; Joey Boquecosa, Equipment Operator, Public Works Department; Natasha Shahani, Senior Public Information Officer; and Gai Phanalasy, Multimedia Production Specialist. The panel was held at Las Vegas City Hall on May 11, 2023, following Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman's declaration of May 11, 2023, as "Asian American and Pacific Islander Day." Anticipating the proclamation, the City's AAPI employees formed the City of Las Vegas AAPI Committee to organize the City's first AAPI Appreciation Day at City Hall. The Committee invited several local AAPI performers, organizations, and social, cultural, and advocacy groups to celebrate, honor, and recognize the City's AAPI employees across all departments.

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Robert E. Campbell and Patricia K. Campbell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03346

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert E. Campbell and Patricia K. Campbell conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on November 28, 2017 and February 27, 2018 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Robert Campbell talks about the ways his career in public administration blossomed in Southern Nevada. Much of the interview is centered on Lake Las Vegas. Robert shares the strategies employed by the Wednesday morning group of Henderson boosters who met at Saint Peter's Catholic Church and who succeeded in gaining the necessary local, state, and federal approvals to move the project forward. He reveals issues that arose during development. Patricia discusses her relationship with Robert and shares stories of her family.

Archival Collection