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Hank Gordon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02876

Abstract

Oral history interview with Hank Gordon conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on October 26, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Gordon discusses the first shopping center that he built in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1988. He also talks about the issues with building commercial and retail in Las Vegas. He then talks about his term on the Las Vegas City Planning Commission.

Archival Collection

Jerrie Merritt oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02894

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jerrie Merritt conducted by Lisa McAllister on November 23, 2015 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Merritt discusses her early life in Alabama, and relocating to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

David Bartlett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02759

Abstract

Oral history interview with David Barlett conducted by Claytee D. White on August 23, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Barlett discusses Lorenzi Park, Bartlett Brothers Hardware, Fremont Drug, and community organizations in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Nicholas Popovich oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01492

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Henry Wieking oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01973

Abstract

Oral history interview with Henry Wieking conducted by Anna Dean Kepper on August 20, 1975 and August 21, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wieking discusses the Old Mormon Fort and a recollection of early Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Robert Granger oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00712

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Granger conducted by Conrad Langille on February 10, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During the interview, Granger discusses the different addresses that he has occupied since moving to Southern Nevada in 1951. Granger also mentions his recreational activities, and personal family history.

Archival Collection

Daniel Long oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01142

Abstract

Oral history interview with Daniel Long conducted by John Griebling on February 28, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Long talks about his job history with Southwest Gas Company. He specifically talks about the growth of the company and his experiences there.

Archival Collection

Gloria Marc oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01192

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gloria Marc conducted by Sherri Beryl Marc on March 08, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Marc discusses her impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada when arriving in 1959. Marc also discusses her personal history, Lake Mead, and recreational activities in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Clinton Wright oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02026

Abstract

Oral history interview with Clinton Wright conducted by Claytee D. White on October 13, 2005 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Clinton reflects on the societal changes he observed over the years, particularly in the black community of the Westside and North Las Vegas, Nevada. He recalls how he changed his personal thoughts about raising his children in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Shirley Edmond oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00519

Abstract

Oral history interview with Shirley Edmond conducted by Claytee D. White on June 24, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview Shirley Edmond talks about growing up in the Westside neighborhood of Las Vegas, Nevada as the daughter of a local preacher. She tells of the early community's shopping and neighborhood landmarks. Shirley also shares stories of her work at both the US Post Office and Matt Kelly Elementary School.

Archival Collection