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Richard T. Chapter oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00362

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard T. Chapter conducted by Stan Hawkins on March 6, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Stan Hawkins discusses the cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada, Howard Hughes, the Boulder Dam, the Union Pacific Railroad, the old Mormon Fort, gambling, local businesses, and the weather in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Peggy Huber oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00902

Abstract

Oral history interview with Peggy Huber conducted by Greg Pushard on March 14, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. This interview covers Huber’s life in Nevada and also offers an insightful overview of Nevada’s rich history. Huber discusses life on the ranch, mining, settlement, and the local early aboveground atomic blasts.

Archival Collection

Laura Gentry oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00670

Abstract

Oral history interview with Laura Gentry conducted by Harold May on February 26, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Laura Gentry discusses living in St. Thomas and Overton, Nevada. She discusses the development of the Overton and Gold Butte areas of Nevada as well as the people involved in mining in these areas.

Archival Collection

Carl F. Kelley oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00996

Abstract

Oral history interview with Carl F. Kelley conducted by James M. Greene on May 02, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kelley discusses moving to Nevada and describes living in Boulder City, Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada and Henderson, Nevada. The interview concludes with an in-depth discussion of the Civilian Conservation Corps activities in Boulder City.

Archival Collection

Irving J. Foreman oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00600

Abstract

Oral history interview with Irving J. Foreman conducted by John Russell Foreman on March 16, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Foreman speaks about his career in the construction industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. He also discusses the changes in the construction industry from the 1950s to the 1970s, including the machinery used.

Archival Collection

Perle Garrett oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00653

Abstract

Oral history interview with Perle Garrett conducted by Marilyn Swanson on March 02, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview Perle Garrett discusses Boulder City during the 1930s, the building of the Boulder Dam, Six Companies houses, family life, churches in Las Vegas, Nevada, and recreational activities for local children.

Archival Collection

Harley E. Harmon oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00794

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harley E. Harmon conducted by A.D. Hopkins on September 16, 1998 for the Las Vegas Review Journal First 100 Oral History Project. In his interview Harmon discusses his family's influence on the development of Las Vegas, Nevada and Clark County.

Archival Collection

Felipé Goodan interview, April 1, 2019: transcript

Date

2019-04-01

Description

Interviewed by Monserrath Hernández. Rabbi at Temple Beth Sholom since 1998, Felipe Goodman is a native of Mexico City. He identifies as a Mexican Jewish American, and shares the complexities of these.

Text

John Warfel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01913

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Warfel conducted by Dennis McBride on March 11, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, Warfel discusses his personal history and his experiences as a gay priest within the Episcopal Church. He recalls moving to Las Vegas, Nevada and interviewing for a ministry job at Christ Church. Warfel describes same-sex blessings and marriages in the Episcopal Church and the pressures of vestry approval that he dealt with during his career.

Archival Collection

A One Minute Interview, 2004

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
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Collection Number: MS-00615
Collection Name: Guide to the Canadian Film Centre Worldwide Short Film Festival Submissions
Box/Folder: Box 2005-015

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