Oral history interview with Charles Payson Rosetta conducted by John Reade in approximately 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Rosetta discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from Massachusetts. Rosetta later discusses golfing and his career in the hotel business. Lastly, Rosetta describes his employment under Wayne Newton including Newton's horse breeding ranch.
Oral history interview with Marlin Robison conducted by Joni Larsen on March 12, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Robison discusses his parents moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in the early 1900s. Robison later discusses his career at Clark County Juvenile Court Services. Lastly, Robison discusses changes throughout the city.
Oral history interview with Hattie Robertson conducted by Henry Thorns on March 05, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Robertson discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1969. Robertson also discusses her family life.
Oral history interview with Ned Parcell conducted by James Russell on March 24, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Parcell discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1942 to teach soldiers at the Las Vegas Army Air Forces Gunnery School, now Nellis Air Force Base. He discusses the school and the types of information he taught the soldiers. Parcell also discusses the development of the downtown and Strip areas of Las Vegas.
Oral history interview with H. Joy Razy conducted by Andrew Gordon on March 17, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Razy discusses the construction of the Boulder (Hoover) Dam as well as the changes in city infrastructure such as water supply and roads. Lastly, Razy discusses the divorce and gambling industries of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Oral history interview with Charles F. Razmic conducted by Michael Braddy on March 12, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Razmic discusses moving from West Homestead, Pennsylvania to Las Vegas, Nevada in July of 1954 for a teaching assignment at Basic High School. He discusses the changes in Las Vegas such as the growth of hotels and casinos as well as the increasing population and employment opportunities. Lastly, Razmic discusses football.
Oral history interview with Charles Perri conducted by Edwin Smith on February 10, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Perri discusses moving to Nevada in 1948 from New York. Perri discusses his career selling shoes, working as a survey crew member on a race track, and later working for the Las Vegas Fire Department. Perri later discusses the earlier casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.
Oral history interview with Gwen Weekes Rahner conducted by Laronda D. Tinsley on March 06, 1981 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Rahner discusses her experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada. She talks about her arrival and the growth of Las Vegas, and her experiences living in early Las Vegas as an African American woman.Mrs. Rahner discusses working in politics and registering people to vote in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also describes living in West Las Vegas and her experiences there.
Oral history interview with Voris Perkins conducted by Elizabeth Patrick on November 12, 1983 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Perkins discusses the business and methods of mining salt. Perkins later discusses his career as a farmer as well as the climate and environment in Nevada. Lastly, Perkins discusses working for the Clark County Road Department.
Oral history interview with Sally Perkins conducted by Joseph Moyle on March 17, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Perkins discusses schooling and housing in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also discusses her thoughts on zoning in Las Vegas.