Interviewed by Barbara Tabach. Born and raised in Zacatecas, Mexico, Irma moved to Las Vegas in 1989. She is the Cultural Program Supervisor at Winchester Community Center and has devoted much of her career to preserving Hispanic cultural traditions in Las Vegas. She has been an active leader in local events such as Community Roots, International Food & Folk Life Festival, World Vibrations, and Dio de Los Muertos.

On November 20, 1975, C.A. (Robin) Ducharme interviewed Nellie Bunch (born 1902 in Chariton County, MO) about her life in Southern Nevada. Bunch first talks about her settlement into the Whitney Ranch area and her knowledge about the building of Hoover (Boulder) Dam. She also talks about the early utilization of water resources from Lake Mead, early sources of power, and the early use of evaporative coolers. Bunch also speaks about her experience as a postmaster and later discusses telephone technology and the early churches of Las Vegas.

Artist's conception of the proposed Dealville casino and resort in Las Vegas. 'G & V Nowak 57' in lower right corner.
Site Name: Dealville

Pencil sketch of the proposed Googie-styled Riviera Villa in Las Vegas.
Address: Las Vegas; Clark County; Nevada

Conceptual drawing of a chapel for a mobile home park in Las Vegas. 'G Van' in lower right corner of drawing.

Conceptual rendering of Fun-Land Amusement Park in Las Vegas for Sam Pearlstein. Rendered by B. W. Powers.
Address: Las Vegas; Clark County; Nevada

Drawing of a proposed fountain for Brasilia Village, which was planned for the area that is now the New York New York Casino. 'Las Vegas Boulevard South, next north of Hacienda Hotel' in lower left corner.
Address: Las Vegas; Clark County; Nevada