Oral history interview with John M. Belville conducted by George Braver on March 11, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Braver discusses his move to Nevada in 1926, his personal history, and early banking in Nevada leading up to modernized banking. Belville also discusses his personal experience in the banking business, working in Hollywood as a singer, and key moments of his life in Nevada.
Oral history interview with Leroy Burt conducted by an unidentified interviewer on July 01, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Burt’s wife is present during the interview.
Oral history interview with Barbara Wilde conducted by Candy Lorman on September 27, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wilde discusses her early life growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada and recalls her experiences living there as a local. Wilde lastly discusses general changes that Las Vegas has underwent.
Oral history interview with Adele Baratz conducted by Claytee White on March 19, 2007 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Baratz discusses the early Jewish community in Las Vegas, Nevada, including how education, shopping and restaurants such as Al's Bar were like. She also discusses how medical care, Helldorado, and early hotels advanced.
Oral history interview with Chester Lockwood conducted by James R. Crevelt Jr. on April 25, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Lockwood talks about his early life and discusses hotel development and culture in early Las Vegas, Nevada.
Oral history interview with Bill Willard conducted by Perry Kaufman on June 04, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Willard discusses entertainment in Las Vegas, Nevada.