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Simeon Holloway oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00878

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Irene Sprague Black oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00196

Abstract

Oral history interview with Irene Sprague Black conducted by Chari Horne on March 16, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. During this interview Black discusses early Las Vegas, Nevada, local schools, homes, friends, family life, and the Mormon Church. Black also discusses Mesquite, Nevada, Indian Reservations, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, the Hoover Dam, and Bunkerville, Nevada.

Archival Collection

John and Mabel Dillingham oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00469

Abstract

Oral history interview with John and Mabel Dillingham conducted by John F. Sonny Le Jeune on March 19, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. John discusses work on the railroad, the development of the city, and their living conditions when first moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Mabel discusses prominent members of the community, recreational activities, church membership, and popular attractions around Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Betty Dokter oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00471

Abstract

Oral history interview with Betty Ham Dokter conducted by Roger Jablonski on February 27, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Dokter describes church activity and the first casino properties that were built. She later talks about presidential visits, economic changes in Nevada, and the construction of Hoover Dam. The latter part of the interview covers the topics of racial minorities, as well as social and environmental changes.

Archival Collection

Elizabeth Garrison oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00655

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elizabeth Garrison conducted by Walter John Ritzau on February 25, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Garrison first talks about her schooling in Las Vegas, Nevada, the atomic testing, the Devils Hole in Ash Meadows, early church involvement, and some of the environmental aspects of Las Vegas. Garrison later describes her work for the Central Telephone Company and the Helldorado Parade.

Archival Collection

Transcript of interview with Lovey M. McCurdy conducted by Greg McCurdy, March 19, 1981

Date

1981-03-19

Description

Transcript of interview with Lovey McCurdy by Greg McCurdy, March 19, 1981. Mrs. McCurdy discusses her memories of Las Vegas when she arrived in 1951, as well as her employment and family.

Text

People hand in hand for prayer during IFOR opening ceremony: photographic print

Date

1988

Description

The opening ceremony of IFOR in the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy 1988.

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