Oral history interview with Ericka Rodriguez and Jose Orozco conducted by Claytee D. White on December 21, 2017 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Ericka Rodriguez and Jose Orozco recount their experience of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple provide a step-by-step account of what happened on that Sunday night and how they made it to safety.
Oral history interview with José Eliqué conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 17, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, José Eliqué discusses his responsibilities as the Associate Vice President and Chief of Police for the Department of Police Services at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He talks about the Police Services Department and its mission to maintain a safe environment on campus.
Oral history interview with Amber Diskin conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 5, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Amber Diskin discusses her experience at the Route 91 Harvest music festival during the October 1, 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Diskin talks about finding her way home after escaping the crowds and letting her family and friends know she was not hurt.
Oral history interview with Roy Student conducted by Claytee D. White on July 6, 2018 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project.
Roy Student discusses his career as a gaming and hospitality executive in Las Vegas, his work as a consultant and speaker for the international casino and gaming industry, and his past experiences working in Las Vegas casinos.
Subjects discussed include: Control Credit; Todd Early; Cohen; Howard Hughes; Dunes Hotel and Casino; Silver Slipper Gambling Hall and Saloon; General Instruments; junkets
Oral history interview with George Levine conducted by Cynthia Cicero on February 11, 2014 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project.
George discusses moving to Las Vegas and working as a waiter in the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel. He talks about working for Jack Entratter and Howard Hughes and describes the working conditions of his various positions in the Copa Room, including maître d. George also shares stories of different entertainers that would frequent the establishment.
Oral history interview with John Lear and Jaina L. Moan conducted by Claytee D. White on April 24, 2018 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project.
Oral history interviews with Ruby Amie Pilot, Eva G. Simmons, Melvin Sanders, Jarmilla McMillan-Arnold, Hannah Brown, Sonny Thomas, and Claytee White conducted by Vegas PBS on April 01, 2013, April 02, 2013, April 12, 2013, and November 19, 2013 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In these interviews, the participants discuss their early lives and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada. Pilot talks about segregation on the Las Vegas Strip, integration, and the importance of church activities in the African American community.
Oral history interview with Robert "Bob" Oliver conducted by Dave Wolfe and Charles Williams on August 30, 1993 for the Friends of Red Rock Canyon Oral History Project. Oliver shares information about his family's history, and how they moved from Vernal, Utah to the Las Vegas, Nevada area in the 1930s. He recalls interactions with the Wilson family and their ranch in the area that is now Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Lastly, Oliver describes the three springs on his property, equipment he had for the ranch, and native species around the area.
Oral history interviews with Ray Trousdale conducted by Chuck Williams on December 14, 2012 and July 31, 2013 for the Friends of Red Rock Canyon in Nevada Oral History Project. Trousdale begins the interview talking about his family and early life. He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1940 and describes Las Vegas during the 1940s. Then, Trousdale speaks about meeting Buster Wilson and what he learned from him. He describes his time at Spring Mountain, Nevada and the history of the area. Lastly, he speaks about the Carole Lombard plane crash site.
Oral history interview with Ruby and Bud conducted by Chuck Williams on November 23, 2012 for the Friends of Red Rock Canyon in Nevada Oral History Project. Ruby Rankin begins the interview talking about her parents when they were caretakers of Oliver Ranch near Blue Diamond, Nevada. She briefly talks about Blue Diamond school. Then, Bud Rankin joins the interview and speaks about other caretakers, exploring the property, and the Carole Lombard plane crash site. Lastly, he briefly talks about the Oliver family.