Oral History Interviews
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| Narrator | Collection # | Date | Project | Content | Transcript | Tapes |
| Allen & Rossi | 01/29/1993 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment. Interviewer: Joe Delaney | no | 1 | |
| Allen, Bernie | 08/12/1994 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment. Interviewer: Bill Willard | no | 1 | |
| Allen, George Mr. & Mrs. | OH-00024 | 09/27/1972 | Local Oral History Project-Roske | General Nevada and Las Vegas History - Chief of Police, atomic testing damage | yes | 1 |
| Allen, Harvey | OH-00025 | 2005 December 12 | UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project; Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project | LD3745 .A85 2007 Harvey Allen sang at the Sands Hotel and Casino, acted, performed with the Ziegfeld Follies, hosted a talk show on KDON radio, and taught broadcasting and radio at UNLV for thirty-one years. | yes | 0 |
| Allen, Janice Haupt | OH-00087 | 2009 April 08, 2009 May 14 | Boyer Early Las Vegas OHP - Junior League | Work of the Las Vegas Junior League, her presidency. | no | 0 |
| Allen, Janice Haupt and McCarthy, Kelly | OH-03334 | 2017 November 27 | Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project | Janice arrived in Las Vegas in 1947 on her honeymoon with Ernest Haupt. In love with the West, they chose to permanently move to Las Vegas and had two sons. Janice quickly made friends with many of the founding members of Las Vegas. Over the decades she has become an important philanthropist to the community. In 2017 she was honored by Association of Fundraising Professionals as Philanthropist of the Year for her numerous efforts including Smith Center and Vegas PBS. Subjects: Las Vegas founders, reporter with Las Vegas Age, Vegas PBS, Smith Center, philanthropy | no | 0 |
| Allen, Marion | OH-00026 | 04/14/1986 | Boulder Dam Oral History Project - Dennis McBride | Detailed account of dam construction with many names and 1935 strike. No folder | no | 1 |
| Allen, Peter | 10/22/1983 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment | no | 1 | |
| Allen, Rex, Jr | 03/27/1997 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment. Interviewer: Bill Willard/Loreta Kay | no | 1 | |
| Allen, Robert III | OH-00029 | 03/20/1978 | Local Las Vegas History - Roske | "The Strip", Lake Mead & Dam, Mountain, Red Rock Canyon, changes in The Stardust and other casinos/hotels, General Las Vegas and Nevada history, clothing history. | yes | 1 |
| Allen, Robert Jr. "Sarge" | OH-00021 | 03/20/1978 | Local Oral History Project-Roske | General Las Vegas culture, Ghost Towns and Silver Mining, progress of Governer Mike O'Callahan, Occupational history in Las Vegas. | yes | 2 |
| Allen, Russell H. | OH-00027 | 03/10/1981 | Local Oral History Project-Roske | College Education, School Principal in Alamo, Nevada. Atomic Testing. Roy Martin School, racial statistics, modern mathmatics, special education, Clark County Classroom Teacher's Assn., life in Las Vegas. | yes | 1 |
| Allen, Skip | OH-00028 | 02/27/1980 | Local Oral History Project-Roske | Family history, moving to Nevada, Las Vegas Genealogical Library, Religious beliefs, Armed Forces, Family Resturant in Las Vegas, Las Vegas social life, Night Clubs, Mt. Charleston, Transition from food and Beverage to Hotel Front Desk. | yes | 1 |
| Allen, Steve | 11/04/1994 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment. Interviewer: Joe Delaney | no | 1 | |
| Allen, Ted | 04/08/1982 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment. Interviewer: Arnold Shaw | no | 2 | |
| Allison, Zoe | OH-00030 | 02/21/1979 | Local Oral History Project-Roske | LVH School, Central Tele Co., Sahara Hotel PBX operator, owned Dress Shop, Fremont Street. War Bonds. LV growth, race relations, Mermaid swimming pool, Stewart Ranch, Helldorado, Cashman Field, Craig Road Speedway, Silver Slipper Race Track, Nellis Air Base and Mt. Charleston, Union Pacific, Block 16 (prostitution). Politics, Oran Gragson. Tomiyasu Ranch, Lake Mead, unions, the Lamb family. | no | 1 |
| Alterwitz, Daryl | OH-02180 | 11/8/14 | Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project | Attorney and active in Jewish community organizations; family owns Walker furniture. F850.J5.A468 2014 | yes | 0 |
| Alterwitz, Deanne | OH-02178 | Nov. 1, 2014 | Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project | In 1973, Deanne and Oscar Alterwitz with their 4 children arrived in Las Vegas to assume ownership of Walker Furniture. | yes | 0 |
| Alvarado, Sylvia | OH-03683 | 2019 April 12 | Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project | Sylvia Alvarado talks about growing up in North Las Vegas and her Catholic upbringing in a Mexican household. Her studies in Journalism & Media Studies led her to her career as a radio host on English and Spanish-speaking programs. She also talks about speaking "pocha" Spanish and the Latinx influence in radio programming. Subjects: Catholicism, Quinceanera, Journalism & Media Studies, English & Spanish Radio F850.S75 A48 2019 | yes | 0 |
| Alvarez, Clara | OH-03507 | 2018 October 25 | Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project | Clara Alvarez loves America and Argentina. She is truly a citizen of the world with family roots in Spain, Genoa, and Argentina. Her years in Las Vegas though are precious. She lived here from 1966 until 1972 with years surrounding that period in Miami. Las Vegas was magical because she was happy here and was instrumental in the immigration of several family members who made this city their home. As a member of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, she secured her first position as a maid when that job category was reserved almost entirely to black women. She moved into waiting tables, serving cocktails, and then became a dealer. Her many Las Vegas memories include a story of Frank Sinatra giving her the paintings off the wall in his Sands hotel suite. Hotel ownership gave him permission to do so. Subjects: Sands, Argentina, Genoa, Caesars Palace, Miami, MOB, Frank Sinatra | no | 0 |
| Alvarez, Jose | OH-03519 | 2018 November 29 | Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project | Jose Alvarez arrived in Las Vegas from Buenos Aires by way of Miami, Florida, and New York, NY. He worked as a dishwasher and/or busboy in NYC restaurants and resorts in the Catskills but became a waiter at the Landmark. He continued that lucrative work for 22 years at Bally's. His love for Las Vegas is overwhelming as is his love for football (soccer). He played in leagues for adults that participated in competitions in California and various Canadian provinces. Football is alive and well in Las Vegas. Subjects: Buenos Aires, Miami, football (soccer), Landmark, Ballys, MOB | no | 0 |
| Amaya, Arturo | OH-03524 | 2018 December 05 | Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project | Arturo Amaya was born in Peru in 1958. He is the third oldest of seven children born to Isabel and Alfonso Amaya. While in Peru, Arturo Amaya studied law and established a criminal prosecuting office there. Amaya was then elected into to district attorney where he continued to work criminal cases. After visiting his brother in Las Vegas, Amaya decided to immigrate with his family to Las Vegas in 2003. In Las Vegas, Amaya is a painter by trade, but was instrumental in establishing the Peruvian Association in Las Vegas. Genoveva Yuli Amaya also participates in the interview. Interview is conducted in Spanish. Subjects: Peru, Law, Peruvian Association of Las Vegas, Peruvian Judicial System, Peruvian fishing industry | no | 0 |
| Amaya, Hernando | OH-03497 | 2018 October 18, 2018 December 03 | Latinx Voices of Southern Nevada Oral History Project | Session 1: Hernando Amaya was born in Bogota, Colombia and fondly remembers playing football as a part of the Seleccion Infantil de Millonarios, a local football club for youth. From childhood he had a deep passion for telling stories and writing. During high school, he started a school newspaper where students would publish parodies of telenovelas and local news. While his father hoped his children would follow in his footsteps and pursue careers in hospitality, Hernando desired to pursue his passion. He completed an undergraduate program in hospitality, but eventually received the opportunity to work for a Colombian radio station, which further confirmed for him his dream of studying journalism. He would later complete a specialization program in media communications while he worked for the national newspaper, El Espectador. During his time there, Hernando covered the Narco Terrorism occurring in Medellin, responded to the car bombs in the city, and witnessed many of the atrocities that have marked Colombian history. Eventually, he would get to serve as the news correspondent for the Presidential Palace of Colombia, also known as La Casa de Nariño. He shared his firsthand account of witnessing the taking over of the Palace of Justice by the Narco Terrorists and guerilla forces, and experiencing threats on his life for the work he was doing. Later, he would work with the Colombian military to develop a radio network in response to the a violent guerrilla group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), which used the radio to recruit young children and youth. While on-air, Hernando would receive a serious death threat from the FARC and later one targeted towards his family, which would be the driving force behind his migration to the United States. Hernando arrived to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2001 and continued his career in journalism through El Tiempo, a local Latinx serving newspaper (which was later bought by the Las Vegas Review Journal). Hernando later became the editor and began to introduce new sections and themes geared towards international, national, and local news relevant to Latinx/os/as in the valley. After 12 years of service with El Tiempo, Hernando began working for Inmigracion.com, which provides immigration information and relevant news content in Spanish. He has previously served as the President for the Colombian Association of Las Vegas (COLAVE), was a member of the National Association of Hispanic Publications, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and previously volunteered for CHISPA, a local conservation organization. Interview is conducted in Spanish. Subjects: Colombia, Journalism, Immigration, Latinx, Narco-terrorism; Session 2: Hernando Amaya, a Colombian immigrant and first generation American shares his experiences immigrating to the U.S., working in Las Vegas, and becoming involved in developing resources for the immigrant community. Hernando discusses his service in the Colombian Association of Las Vegas (COLAVE), a Las Vegas organization that helps connect Colombians in the valley and hosts cultural community events. He served as Vice President, and later as President of the organization, and remains active in the community. Previously, they have conducted a census for documenting the number of Colombians in the valley, and were able to successfully convince the Colombian consulate to bring a voting booth to Las Vegas for local Colombians to participate in national elections. Additionally, he shares the work he has done to develop Inmigracion.com, a Spanish website that contains pertinent immigration news, updates, and resources for navigating the process and staying informed. He hopes that the Latinx community will build solidarity and unite in the years to come to support the progress of Latinos/as/xs in the valley. As a journalist, he reasserts the importance of knowing your culture, storytelling, learning history, and being civically active in the community. Interview is conducted in Spanish. Subjects: Immigration, Colombia, journalism, COLAVE, Latino, unity | no | 0 |
| Amazing Kreskin | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment | no | 1 | ||
| Ambrose, Robert | OH-02845 | 2016 September 28 | Slot Manager Oral History Project | HV6711 .A45 2016 Tropicana Atlantic City, Indiana Live | yes | 0 |
| Amie-Pilot, Ruby | OH-02430 | 2012 August 07 | Documenting the African American Experience in Las Vegas | F850.N4.A45 2012; Ruby Amie-Pilot came to Las Vegas in 1952 and worked at the Desert Inn, Sears, and Palm Mortuary. | yes | 0 |
| Anaya, Robert | OH-00066 | 2002 May 02 | Public School Principalship Oral History Project | yes | 0 | |
| Anderson, Alonzo Dr. | OH-00031 | 2/21/1972 | Local Las Vegas History - Roske | Veterinary medicine around the state and his observations - prostitution, mining and farming - excellent memory; great stories. | yes | 1 |
| Anderson, Bob | 11/23/1991 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment. Interviewer: Lounges Past, Pre,Fut | no | 1 | |
| Anderson, Bob | 02/24/1995 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment. Interviewer: Bill Willard | no | 1 | |
| Anderson, Bob | 06/26/1991 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment. Interviewer: Bill Willard | no | 1 | |
| Anderson, Brian | OH-00032 | 05/07/2004 | BOYER EARLY LAS VEGAS OHP | Work in the show, Jubliee | yes | 0 |
| Anderson, Dale | OH-00033 | 07/12/2002 | Principalship Oral History Project | Interview conducted by Pat Carlton and Bob Ackerman about career in field of education. | no | 1 |
| Anderson, Donald G. Dr. | OH-00034 | May 1, 2005 | Principalship Oral History Project | Education in Clark County; interview online - The oral History of the Public School Principalship | yes | 1 |
| Anderson, Eddie H. | OH-00035 | 10/11/2000 | Gay Las Vegas OHP | An overview of Gay Rights in Nevada | yes | 10 |
| Anderson, Fred E. | OH-00040 | 04/22/1986 | Local Oral History Project-Roske | Mines and Mining, Railroad through Cherry Creek. Owns mines in Ely, Nevada. | yes | 1 |
| Anderson, Gilda Maiken | 07/08/1993 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment. Interviewer: Bill Willard | no | 1 | |
| Anderson, Helen | OH-00090 | 2/21/2014 | AfAm Collaborative | Mother of Karen Walker. Owned Hamburger Heaven; Westside famed business. Talked about the community and changes over the years. | no | 0 |
| Anderson, Ian & Shanna | OH-00091 | October 11, 2013 | West Charleston Ward 1 | Anderson's purchased and renovated their Mc Neill Estates home, which was nearly destroyed after an explosion years earlier. | yes | 0 |
| Anderson, Jessica | OH-03579 | 2019 March 07 | Remembering 1 October Oral History Project | Interviewed by Claytee White. Jessica Anderson works for Get Outdoors Nevada, an industry that is fitting for the native Las Vegan who grew up playing outside until the street lights came on. Her current assignment is to manage the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden, a public place of respite designed in just 3 days after the shooting on October 1, 2017. The 58 trees signify the 58 lives lost and are planted to circle the center oak, the Tree of Life. Anderson has met many family members and friends calmed by the beauty of the garden. She talked of all the items left at the garden, 30,000 of which have been catalogued by the Nevada State Museum in Springs Preserve. Volunteers built the garden and Anderson talks of how they still come back to plant flowers and sit in the stillness. Subjects: Healing Garden, Jay Pleggenkuhle, Siegfried and Roy, Nevada State Museum, angel wings | no | 0 |
| Anderson, Maceo (Dam.) | OH-00041 | 03/15/1981 | Local Oral History Project-Roske | Blacks in performing arts, tap dance, schools Tape is damaged beyond repair; no transcript. | no | 1 |
| Andre, Dorothy Engel | OH-00042 | 10/17/1980 | Local History - Roske | General Nevada history, Tonapah, prostitution, general early life beginning in 1920. Interviewed by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick. | yes | 1 |
| Andre, Joe | OH-00043 | 08/28/1980; 09/13/1980; 10/17/1980 | Local History - Roske | General Nevada and Las Vegas history, life experience with emphasis on musical career. Life in Nevada starting in 1922. Owner of Andre's Restaurant, a Las Vegas institution. Interviewed by Elizabeth Nelson Patrick. | yes | 5 |
| Andress, Donna & Gail | OH-00092 | 11/26/2008 | Boyer Early LV OPH - Junior League | F849 L35 .A557 2010 Memories of early city and info about the Service League and Junior League Folder at Junior League | yes | 0 |
| Angel, Judge | OH-02207 | 11/29/2014 | AfAm | Retired judge, helps people purchase businesses, Positive radio talk-show host | no | 0 |
| Anka Paul | Arnold Shaw | entertainment | no | 1 | ||
| Anka, Paul | September 25 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment. Interviewer: Arnold Shaw | no | 1 | |
| Anka, Paul | 08/20/1992 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment. Interviewer: Joe Delaney | no | 1 | |
| Anka, Paul | 11/10/1987 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment | no | 1 | |
| Anka, Paul | 01/20/1988 | Arnold Shaw | Entertainment | no | 2 |
