Abstract
The William Flangas Srapbooks document his anti-smoking efforts in Nevada from 1974 to 2014. These materials include correspondence, articles, copies of assembly bills, newsletters related to smoking and health, and newsletters related to non-smokers.
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Scope and Contents Note
The William Flangas Srapbooks document his anti-smoking efforts in Nevada from 1974 to 2014. These materials include correspondence, articles, copies of assembly bills, newsletters related to smoking and health, and newsletters related to non-smokers.
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
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Materials in this collection may be protected by copyrights and other rights. See Reproductions and Use on the UNLV Special Collections website for more information about reproductions and permissions to publish.
Arrangement
Materials are arranged chronologically.
Biographical / Historical Note
William G. “Bill” Flangas was named Nevada Engineer of the Year, received the Distinguished Nevadan Award from the Nevada System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents, and served on the Nevada Ethics Commission. Flangas served as mining engineer, manager, and vice president during his 37-year tenure with the Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company, the prime contractor for the Nevada Test Site in Mercury, Nevada. While on the job he was involved in significant efforts to meet emerging environmental, safety, and health requirements. He was involved in Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty efforts, and he served on teams for the Threshold Test Ban and the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty. In addition to his nuclear test ban efforts, he also strongly advocated for anti-smoking legislation in Nevada.
Flangas was born in Ely, Nevada on June 4, 1927 and served in the U.S. Navy in World War Two. He married Marilyn Peterson in Ely, Nevada in 1956 with whom he had three sons named William, Albert, and Gary. As of 2015, he resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Flangas, William. 2007. OH-00584. Transcript. An Interview with William G. Flangas: An Oral History Conducted by David Emerson. The UNLV @ Fifty Oral History Project, Oral History Research Center, Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Velotta, Richard N. An Old Idea Gains Traction with Las Vegas Strip Train Tunnel Proposal. Las Vegas Review-Journal. http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/tourism/old-idea-gains-traction-las-vegas-strip-train-tunnel-proposal (accessed June 4, 2015).
- 1951
- Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno.
- 1951-1958
- Kennecott Copper Corporation, Underground Mine Foreman and Mine Engineer.
- 1955-
- Registered Professional Engineer, Nevada.
- 1958
- Engineer of Mines degree, University of Nevada, Reno.
- 1959-1960
- National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPS), State Chairman (1959) and National Director (1960).
- 1961-1971
- Governor's Advisory Board.
- 1963-1983
- Independent Youth Athletic Association (IYAA), Chairman (1974-1983).
- 1964-1985
- State Public Works Board, Vice Chairman (1971-1973, 1977-1984) and Chairman (1973-1977, 1984-1985).
- 1975
- Aamerican Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (AIME), Southern Nevada Section Chairman (1975).
- 1975-2011 (approximately)
- Mackay School of Mines Advisory Council.
- 1976
- Nevada Engineer of the Year.
- 1978-1983
- Citizens Environmental Resources Advisory Board (CERAB), Clark County Commission.
- 1978-1990
- Board of Directors, Citizens for Private Enterprise (CPE).
- 1979
- Las Vegas Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds Award.
- 1982
- UNLV Athletic Commission.
- 1982-2004
- University Medical Center Foundation. Trustee.
- 1983
- 3-Spirit Award (TV-3).
- 1984
- Distinguished Nevada, University of Nevada Board of Regents.
- 1984-1987
- Board of Directors, Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas.
- 1992
- Award of Excellence in Support of Nuclear Weapons Testing Program.
- 1995
- White Pine County War Memorial Task Force, Chairman.
- 1996-
- Underground Mining, Construction & Management Consultant.
- 1999
- Honorary Associate of Arts Degree in Humane Letters, Community College of Southern Nevada.
- 1999-2007
- Nevada State Ethics Commission Member, Vice Chairman (May 2002-July 2003).
- 2007
- Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Engineering Alumnus of the Year.
Preferred Citation
William Flangas Scrapbooks, 1974-2014. MS-00099. Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Acquisition Note
Materials were donated in 2014 by William Flangas; accession numbers 2014-014 and 2014-054.
Processing Note
The collection was minimally processed by Tom Sommer in 2014. The material was quickly reviewed to provide a general description of the contents and an estimate of dates represented in the collection. Material is described at the box level.