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Bobby Morris oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02638

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bobby Morris conducted by Barbara Tabach on March 24, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Morris talks about moving to Las Vegas, Nevada and many of the people he played with, for and managed. He also mentions being a musical director for Elvis Presley at International Hotel and Casino when it opened.

Archival Collection

Woodrow Wilson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02640

Abstract

Oral history interview with Woodrow Wilson conducted by Barbara McCormick on October 20, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wilson discusses Southern Nevada history and shares his personal experiences living in Las Vegas. Nevada.

Archival Collection

Susan Watson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02644

Abstract

Oral history interview with Susan Watson conducted by Claytee D. White on February 20, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Watson discusses graduating from Rancho High School in 1962 and working as a dental assistant and an interior designer.

Archival Collection

Charlie Waters Jr. oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02646

Archival Collection

Harry Fagel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02651

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harry Fagel conducted by Barbara Tabach on April 15, 2016 and January 13, 2017 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Fagel discusses being raised in the Jewish community of Las Vegas, Nevada and how the city has changed over the decades. He also talks about his career as a police lieutenant and a published poet.

Archival Collection

Rabbi Bradley Tecktiel oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02653

Abstract

Oral history interview with Rabbi Bradley Tecktiel conducted by Barbara Tabach on April 19, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Tecktiel discusses being a rabbi of Midbar Kodesh Temple since 2008, his involvement with the Board of Rabbis, and Las Vegas, Nevada Jewish Federation's Community Relations.

Archival Collection

Emilie Wanderer oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-02662

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Emilie Wanderer conducted by Joanne L. Goodwin throughout February 2000 for the Women's Research Institute of Nevada (WRIN) Las Vegas Women Oral History Project. Wanderer begins her interview with a thorough discussion of her family history and her parent's influence on her life. Next Wanderer discusses attending law school and her first job at the U.S Attorney's office in New York state. Then Wanderer talks about opening her law firm in Las Vegas, Nevada and eventually becoming the first mother and son law team in the state. Wanderer also discusses her appointment by the American Bar Association and National Association of Women Lawyers to assess the state of family court in Nevada.

Archival Collection

Larry Canarelli oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02664

Abstract

Oral history interview with Larry Canarelli conducted by Claytee D. White on May 01, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. Canarelli discusses growing up in an Oregon logging town living in a tent, and how that fueled his passion of providing homes for underdeveloped areas. He relates stories of Las Vegas, Nevada's early home development and how the real estate industry has changed throughout the decades.

Archival Collection

Mattie M. Wormwood oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02024

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mattie M. Wormwood conducted by Judy Williams on March 09, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wormwood discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also shares the changes Las Vegas went through during times of segregation and discrimination.

Archival Collection

Harry Worrall oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02025

Abstract

Oral history interview with Harry Worrall conducted by Megg Ann Smith on March 01, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Worrall discusses Las Vegas, Nevada history and shares experiences about the development of Las Vegas.

Archival Collection