Oral history interview with Billie Milton conducted by John Losky on May 05, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Milton discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from New York state in 1948. Milton discusses her family life and her career as a housekeeper. She also discusses hotels and casinos in Las Vegas.
Oral history interview with Benny Lipson conducted by Edward Veatch on March 09, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lipson recalls his personal history and discusses his occupations in aviation. Lipson then discusses how casinos have changed the way they operated, and how Las Vegas, Nevada has become more expensive.
Oral history interview with Joeseph L. Haughaboo conducted by James F. Haughaboo on April 01, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. The two discuss Haughaboo’s personal family history, his occupational history, and Mr. Haughaboo’s observations of Las Vegas city life since he moved to the state in 1953.
Oral history interview with D. L. Newell conducted by Paula Sue Curry on February 26, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Newell describes life in Henderson, Nevada during the 1950s and how the city has changed. Newell discusses the companies that established chemical and metal plants in Henderson, how the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada affected Henderson, and the history of gambling in Southern Nevada. He also talks about mining, medical care available in Henderson, local celebrations, and pollution caused by chemical and metal plants.
Oral history interview with Frank Bondi conducted by Janice Koukel on June 20, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Bondi discusses his personal history, early above-ground atomic testing, and economic, environmental and societal changes in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Oral history interview with Denise Miller conducted by Deborah Whicker on March 02, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Miller discusses the dance community in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miller also talks about the significance that the arts had in Las Vegas and how it changed throughout the years.
Oral history interview with Jewel Nolen conducted by Philip Partridge on March 05, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Nolen discusses her family moving from Winslow, Arizona to Las Vegas, Nevada in the early 1900s. She also discusses the growth of Fremont Street as well as the drinking culture at the time.
Oral history interview with Alberta Powell conducted by Karen Rempal on March 08, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, Powell discusses her family's history in Las Vegas, Nevada. Powell discusses her education and experiences attending Las Vegas High School, her family travels, and her life in general in Las Vegas.
Oral history interview with Roy Brown conducted by Rick Godwin on May 21, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During this interview Brown discusses his career as a hairstylist, celebrities he has styled, and the growth of the haircutting industry in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Oral history interview with Barbara Fuson conducted by Darnell Frazier on March 20, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fuson discusses Las Vegas, Nevada culture in the 1960s including medical care, the education system, gambling, politics, and religion.