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Mary Wilson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01998

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Wilson conducted by Patricia Conerly on March 23, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Wilson discusses her personal experiences in Las Vegas, Nevada as an African-American woman living in Las Vegas in the 1950s and onward.

Archival Collection

Skip Allen oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00028

Abstract

Oral history interview with Skip Allen conducted by Henry Perzchala on February 27, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Allen discusses working in human resources for the military, as well as working for his father in the Las Vegas Strip area. Allen also describes recreational activities, his views on morality as a Las Vegan, and some of his experiences in hospitality industry.

Archival Collection

Ellen DeLand oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00216

Abstract

Oral history interview with Ellen DeLand conducted by Dennis McBride on January 19 and 20, 1996 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project.

Archival Collection

Marva McCall oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01235

Abstract

Oral history interview with Marva McCall conducted by Glen Ette Davis on July 03, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. McCall discusses the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip and the changes it went through, along with general changes throughout Las Vegas. McCall also discusses the tension between some races in the community.

Archival Collection

Orpha Woods oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02020

Abstract

Oral history interview with Orpha Woods conducted by Louis H. Lindsay on February 23, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Woods discusses the history of Mesquite, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Norman Wood oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02012

Abstract

Oral history interview with Norman Wood conducted by Karen Amell on March 01, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In his interview, Wood discusses his work with the Nevada Department of Wildlife and his interests in biology.

Archival Collection

Laura Gunning oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00753

Abstract

Oral history interview with Laura Gunning conducted by Mike Martinez on March 5, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Gunning discusses her life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gunning first talks about her family background, her church membership, education, and the minimum wage. She also talks about the Las Vegas Strip, the first businesses and markets in Las Vegas, change in climate, and family trips.

Archival Collection

Oral histories

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Anna Dean Kepper Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00279
Collection Name: Anna Dean Kepper Papers
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

George Albright oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00014

Abstract

Oral history interview with George Albright (born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 6, 1909) conducted by Deborah J. Cox on February 16, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas.

After living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Reno, Nevada, Albright relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1931. A former county commissioner, Albright discusses the Las Vegas Convention Center, Clark County Recreation Board, tourists and conventioneers, the land, and the Las Vegas economy.

Archival Collection

Karen Hayes oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00817

Abstract

Oral history interview with Karen Hayes conducted by Robert F. Darling on March 02, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In her interview Hayes discusses her account of Las Vegas, Nevada history and politics.

Archival Collection