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Tim Wagner oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Tim Wagner conducted by Melvin Carver on February 23, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wagner discusses his educational background, occupational history, and his impressions of Las Vegas, Nevada when he arrived in 1952.
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Wayne Brazelle oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Wayne Brazelle conducted by Lee Siskey on March 17, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview details Brazelle’s work history in the Las Vegas, Nevada area and how Las Vegas has changed, from 1959 to 1978.
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Hattie Robertson oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Hattie Robertson conducted by Henry Thorns on March 05, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Robertson discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1969. Robertson also discusses her family life.
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Shirley Sandin oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Shirley Sandin conducted by Janice Ledford on March 11, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sandin discusses her family ancestry and her employment opportunities. She later discusses a fireplug design contest.
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Jean Peck oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Jean Peck conducted by Thomas Zernzack on February 12, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Peck shares her knowledge about Las Vegas, Nevada, and talks about her experiences living there. Peck later talks about the social changes that Las Vegas went through when gambling was legalized.
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Thelma Jenkins oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Thelma Jenkins conducted by Lynn Ballard on October 15, 1985 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview, Jenkins discusses her training and career as a nurse in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jenkins also talks about her family life and childhood.
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John Cahlan oral history interview
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Oral history interview with John Cahlan conducted by Gordon R. Brusso on March 30, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Cahlan talks about early Las Vegas, Nevada entertainment.
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Don Feldman oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Don Feldman conducted by Mitchell Young on March 05, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Feldman discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada, his family history, and changes in the employment, educational, tourism, and gambling industries.
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Jenkins L. Wright oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Jenkins L. Wright conducted by Cliff Keeuer on October 06, 1973 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wright discusses Southern Nevada and personal history. Wright also talks about the growth of casinos and gaming throughout Las Vegas.
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Benny Lipson oral history interview
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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.
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