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Margo Knowles interview, March 25, 1981: transcript

Date

1981-03-25

Description

From the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas, OH-01039. On March 25, 1981, collector Sonny Neighbors interviewed his mother, Margo Knowles (born October 13th, 1935 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Margo speaks about growing up and going to school in Las Vegas. She also discusses her work as a telephone operator in Las Vegas, and at the Nevada Test Site in Nye County, Nevada.

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Photograph of the front exterior of the Las Vegas Hilton, circa 1971-1974

Date

1971 to 1974

Description

Las Vegas Hilton before expansions made in 1975. The International Hotel was sold in 1970 and renamed the Las Vegas Hilton in 1971.
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road

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Aerial photograph of North Las Vegas, circa early 1970s

Date

1970 to 1975

Description

Aerial photograph of the streets and roads of North Las Vegas.

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Photograph of Harley L. Harmon, circa late 1970s

Date

1977 to 1979

Description

Portrait of Harley L. Harmon.

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Photograph of William F. Harrah, 1978

Date

1978

Description

Portrait of William F. Harrah, Nevada gaming magnate. He was one of the state's pioneer casino operators.

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Photograph of Earl Hartke, circa 1959

Date

1958 to 1960

Description

Portrait of North Las Vegas Mayor Earl Hartke.

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Photograph of Howard Cannon, Earl Hartke, and others, Washington, D.C., circa 1960

Date

1959 to 1961

Description

Portrait of North Las Vegas Mayor Earl Hartke (right) meeting with U.S. Senator from Nevada Howard Cannon (center) and an unidentified woman in Washington, D.C.

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Photograph of Keith Hayes, 1979

Date

1979

Description

Portrait of District Court Judge Keith Hayes.

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Photograph of Charles Henderson, circa 1950

Date

1949 to 1951

Description

Portrait of Charles Henderson, former Nevada United States Senator for whom Henderson, Nevada is named.

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Photograph of Thomas J. Hickey, circa 1978

Date

1977 to 1979

Description

Portrait of Thomas J. Hickey, Nevada State Assemblyman.

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