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Transcript of interview with Earl A. Evans by Lance Malone, March 15, 1981

Date

1981-03-15

Archival Collection

Earl A. Evans Jr. oral history interview

Description

On March 15, 1981 Lance Malone interviewed Sears Roebuck Division Manager, Earl A. Evans, Jr., (born March 3rd, 1935 in Alhambra, California) in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of Nevada and Mr. Evans’s life. During the interview, Mr. Evans discusses education, sports, employment, the weather and the railroad in Las Vegas. He also discusses transportation, recreation, community involvement, raising a family in Las Vegas, the development of Fremont and the Strip, and religious activities. Mr. Evans served as a Bishop for the LDS Church in Las Vegas and in regards to education, he served on the Clark County School Board.

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Photograph of the Union Plaza a month after opening (Las Vegas), 1971

Date

1971-08-03

Archival Collection

Union Plaza Photograph Collection

Description

View of the newly completed Union Plaza. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Aerial view of the completed Union Plaza Hotel & Casino. The Las Vegas freeway and Union Pacific Railroad in the background. Aug. 3, 1971." Stamped on original: "Union Pacific Photo Division - Public Relations. 5480 Ferguson Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90022. Aug 3 1971"
Site Name: Union Plaza
Address: 1 South Main Street

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Aerial photograph of the Hotel Last Frontier, 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Archival Collection

Hotel Last Frontier Photograph Collection

Description

Aerial view of the Hotel Last Frontier with a Union Pacific train in the background
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Train engine and railroad workers: postcard

Date

1880 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Archival Collection

Denny Lynch Photograph Collection

Description

Train engine and railroad workers in early days of Nevada. The postcard photo is courtesy of the Southern Nevada Museum.

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Railroad by the Colorado River: photographic print

Date

1932

Archival Collection

Franklin M. Murphy Photograph Collection

Description

Six Companies gravel pit railroad near the Colorado River.

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Transcript of interview with Ralph Daly by Charles Malkowski, February 25, 1977

Date

1977-02-25

Archival Collection

Ralph Daly oral history interview

Description

Charles Malkowski interviews Ralph Daly (born in Texas in 1903) about his experience of moving to Las Vegas during its early growth. Daly talks specifically about Block 16 and the Arizona Club and the extent of gambling and prostitution that took place there in the early 1900s. Daly, who worked in oil fields but became paralyzed due to an injury, also talks about moving to Las Vegas to make his living on gambling after becoming disabled. He also describes how the construction of Boulder Dam attracted many migrant workers and how, after World War II, Las Vegas attracted tourists and became more of a gambling town as more casinos were built and worldwide advertising for those casinos started. Daly also discusses the end of prostitution in Las Vegas, certain famous gamblers he met, and the forms of cooling used before air conditioning was introduced.

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Transcript of interview with Jackie Abell by Robert Stuart, April 03, 1976

Date

1976-04-03

Archival Collection

Jacqueline Abell oral history interview

Description

Robert Stuart interviews Jackie Abell (b. 1924) about her experiences growing up in Virginia City, Reno, and Overton, Nevada. She specifically discusses her experiences growing up on a ranch, railroading, above ground atomic testing, flooding, and wild animals.

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Transcript of interview with John F. Cahlan by Radmila Radovich, February 27, 1980

Date

1980-02-27

Archival Collection

John Francis Cahlan oral history interview

Description

John Cahlan (1902-1988) is interviewed by Radmila Radovich about the beginning of Las Vegas, including the role of the Union Pacific Railroad and its need for water. Cahlan discusses the changes in Las Vegas over time, including the evolution of the Western Air Express station to Nellis Air Force Base, as well as his concerns for the future of Las Vegas.

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Transcript of interview with John Brooks by Jeff Kennedy, February 28, 1979

Date

1979-02-28

Archival Collection

John Brooks oral history interview

Description

Jeff Kennedy interviews gaming industry professional John Brooks (b. 1937) at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the interview Brooks discusses gaming, education, the early above ground atomic blasts, Boulder Dam, and social and environmental changes in Nevada. Brooks also discusses the Old Ranch, economic changes, religion, politics, family life, the Navy, sports, the railroad, Fremont Street and the hotels on the Strip in Las Vegas.

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View of some fields and some railroad tracks: photographic slide

Date

1978-08

Archival Collection

Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection

Description

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). In the distance of the picture we see some people, cars, and an American Flag. 

 

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