Oral history interview with Simeon Holloway conducted by Claytee D. White on April 18, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: A Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview Simeon Holloway describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada after pursing an acting career in Los Angeles, California. He also talks about his friendship with composer and fellow Kappa Alpha Psi brother, Jester Hairston. He also discusses being active in the church and being a successful investor in the real estate market.
Oral history interview with Darlene Kelly conducted by David P. Wiser on March 16, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kelly discusses how she first arrived in Las Vegas, Nevada and her occupational history. Kelly goes on to describe the Stewart Ranch, as well as the social environment of the 1940s and 1950s in Southern Nevada.
Oral history interview with William McLeod conducted by Valerie McLeod on March 16, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. McLeod begins by speaking about his career as a contractor, the growth of Las Vegas in the 1960s and the city’s population. Moreover, he speaks about recreational activities such as riding motorcycles and exploring mines around Nevada. McLeod also spends time going over Indian reservations around Nevada and neighboring states, the Lost City in Nevada, boomtowns and ghost towns. Lastly, McLeod talks about the history of water and springs in the state of Nevada, what he would consider to be the Old Ranch and the stagecoaches that passed through Gold Point, Nevada.
Oral history interview with George Dickerson conducted by Perry Kaufman on an unknown date in the 1970s for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Dickerson shares his impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada from when he first visited in the 1940s. Dickerson also discusses practicing law in Las Vegas and the development of the profession throughout the years.
Oral history interview with Patrick Keenan conducted by Clyde C. Caldwell on February 28, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Keenan discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in March of 1952, life in early Las Vegas, Nevada, the growth of the city, and the nearby nuclear testing.
Oral history interview with Sally Jackson conducted by Krista Jenkins on March 02, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Jackson discusses the hospitality industry, local hotels, casinos, nightclubs, and the social and environmental changes in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Oral history interview with Evelyn McColl conducted by Mary Fitzgerald on March 18 and 30, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. McColl discusses her nursing education and her experiences in nursing. McColl also talks about hospitals in Las Vegas, Nevada, above ground atomic testing, and the State Board of Nursing.
Oral history interview with Cora Schwartz conducted by Marta Planzo on November 19, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Schwartz discusses her life experiences living in Goodsprings, Nevada. She talks about her family history, her husband's mining business, and the economic activities in Goodsprings.
Oral history interview with Perle Garrett conducted by Marilyn Swanson on March 02, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Perle Garrett discusses Boulder City during the 1930s, the building of the Boulder Dam, Six Companies houses, family life, churches in Las Vegas, Nevada, and recreational activities for local children.
Oral history interview with Nicholas Popovich conducted by James Popovich on March 15, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Nicholas discusses working in casinos and the rise of gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nicholas also talks about the changes in Las Vegas and how casinos changed the methods of operations throughout the city.