Search the Special Collections and Archives Portal
Search Results
Frank Rist oral history interview
Oral history interview with Frank Rist conducted by William F. Vornholt on May 11, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Rist discusses his personal history working as a musician and owning a bar in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rist also describes the development of Las Vegas over the years and the distinctions between the different casinos and shows.
Archival Collection
Natalie Wolf oral history interview
Oral history interview with Natalie Wolf conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 22, 2016 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Wolf shares stories of operating the Greyhound bus station, a three-year ownership of Commercial Deli, and her long career working collections for the casino industry. She discusses working for Tropicana Hotel and Casino, and MGM Properties, including the Mirage Hotel.
Archival Collection
Carol-Ann Swatling oral history interview
Oral history interview with Carol-Ann Swatling conducted by Claytee White on May 05, 2010 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Swatling discusses her primary caregivers, her maternal grandmother and her great uncle and aunt. She also discusses working in the reference department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries for 28 years and experiencing various evolutions in the libraries.
Archival Collection
Joseph De Meis oral history interview
Oral history interview with Joseph De Meis conducted by Claytee D. White on January 3, 2020 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Mr. De Meis discusses his numerous years of professional experience in design work, prior to his retirement. Joseph discusses the engineering work he did on Caesars Palace as well his work with other world famous designers and engineers.
Archival Collection