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Transcript of interview with Robert Francis Bergin by Paula Morey, March 5, 1981

Date

1981-03-05

Description

Paula Morey interviews a former Desert Inn pit boss, Robert Francis Bergin (b. 1891), at his residence (a motel room) on March 5, 1981. During the interview Bergin discusses his personal history, the opening of the Desert Inn and other casinos, the gambling industry, his visits to Cuba, Wilbur Clark, Howard Hughes, and women in gaming.

Text

Jean Peck oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01456

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Barbara Fuson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00640

Abstract

Oral history interview with Barbara Fuson conducted by Darnell Frazier on March 20, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fuson discusses Las Vegas, Nevada culture in the 1960s including medical care, the education system, gambling, politics, and religion.

Archival Collection

International Center for Responsible Gaming Records [UNPROCESSED]

Identifier

MS-01193

Abstract

This collection is upprocessed. The International Center for Responsible Gaming Records [UNPROCESSED] (approximately 1990-2020) consist of the organization's grant files but also includes conference promotional material, photographs, and educational videotapes produced by the organization.

Archival Collection

Nevada Council on Compulsive Gambling

No description.

Corporate Body

Gamble, Evelyn Evans, 1936-

No description.

Person