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Transcript of interview with John F. Cahlan by Lester Wisbrod, February 18, 1975

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Narrator

Cahlan, John F.

Date

1975-02-18

Description

John Cahlan (1902-1988) discusses his experiences in journalism, including his work as an editor for the Review Journal. Cahlan is interviewed by Lester Wisbrod. He provides details on some of the major events covered by the newspaper, such the building of the Boulder Dam, as well as his work in establishing Nellis Air Force Base. Cahlan also describes some of the social changes over time, including the growth of air travel for tourism and gambling.

Digital ID

OH_00149_transcript

Permalink

http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1j10071s
Details

Contributor

Contributor: Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas

Interviewer

Wisbrod, Lester

Subject

Gambling industry
Journalism
Newspapers
Tourism
Military bases

Resource Type

Text

Material Type

oral histories (literary works)
typescripts
transcripts

Archival Collection

John F. Cahlan oral history interview

Citation

John Francis Cahlan oral history interview, 1975 February 18. OH-00149. [Transcript]. Oral History Research Center, Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada http://n2t.net/ark:/62930/d1j10071s

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Copyright Not Evaluated

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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