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Bill Armstrong oral history interview
Oral history interview with Bill Armstrong conducted by Anthony Robone on February 20, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In the interview, Armstrong discusses his time bootlegging in Kentucky before arriving in Las Vegas, Nevada, his involvement with the Las Vegas dealers, and the weather as it relates to other parts of the country. He also discusses the impacts of the work of Howard Hughes on the town, the construction of Hoover Dam, the above-ground atomic testing, the growth of Las Vegas and tourism, changes in gambling habits for the next generation, and the social and recreational activities of residents.
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Marjorie Bayle, Amie Bayle, and Danielle Oelhoffen oral history interview
Oral history interview with Marjorie Bayle, Amie Bayle, and Danielle Oelhoffen conducted by Claytee D. White on September 24, 2021 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project.
Three generations join together for the telling of the Bayle Family history and the details of Marjorie Bayle's life. She discusses her upbringing in Ohio, her family's occupations, and her employment history working for North American Aviation, Nationwide Insurance, and as a secretary for Rockwell International in California. Marjorie also shares details about her time spent living in Normandy, France with her husband.
Archival Collection