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

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.

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

Date

1979-02-28

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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Unette and Richard King oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-02426

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Unette and Richard King conducted by Claytee D. White on March 19, 2015 and January 30, 2018 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Richard King begins by describing his early upbringing in Canada before moving to the United States, and eventually moving to Nevada in 1940. He talks about living in Whitney, Nevada before moving to the Huntridge area of Las Vegas, Nevada and describing life in the two places during World War II. He also discusses his father's life and career, working for the railroad in Las Vegas, working as a journeyman printer for Pop Squires, and later owning several newspaper publications, which included the Whitney News, Las Vegas Tribune, Hendersonian, Henderson Herald, and North Las Vegas Sun. Unette King describes her upbringing as a Las Vegas native and her father, who was a construction worker for the Hoover Dam (Boulder Dam). Throughout the interviews, the couple discuss Las Vegas history and aspects of life in the city, including the development of casinos, recreation activities, race relations, and how the city has changed. The two conclude the interview by discussing their reaction to the 1 October mass shooting in Las Vegas, how the city came together following the shooting, and accusations of sexual harassment against Steve Wynn.

Archival Collection

Photograph of the prayer dedication for the signing of the Hoover Dam bill, December 1928

Date

1929-03-07

Description

A large gathering of people near the dam site praying in thanks for the passage of the bill authorizing the construction of Hoover Dam

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Prayer of thanks for signing of Boulder Dam Bill"

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Film transparency of visitors at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1937 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

Black and white image of Hoover Dam visitors standing near freight car tracks, which were used to lower generators and related equipment to the power house. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Slide of a burro on the cliffs overlooking Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a burro standing on a cliff in Black Canyon overlooking part of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. The intake towers and traffic on the the road over the dam are visible in the background. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Slide of Hoover Dam spillway, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image of water flowing over one of the Hoover Dam spillways. Electric transmission towers in Black Canyon are visible in the background, and automobiles are parked in an observation area in the foreground. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Slide of downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image of electric transmission towers in Black Canyon angled over the downstream side of Hoover Dam. The intake towers and traffic on the road over the dam face are visible. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Film transparency of electrical equipment, Hoover Dam, June 24, 1937

Date

1937-06-24

Description

Black and white image of Hoover Dam with the following printed description: "Rotating field for the generator for Unit N5 under erection. Field poles installed ready for testing." Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam construction, circa 1932

Date

1931 to 1933

Description

Working at Hoover (Boulder) Dam. The machinery shown include a water pump and power shovel. Note on back: "Not taken by W. A. Davis. That day the river came up and flooded tunnel on Arizona side. This shot shows pumpking the water out with a large sump pump. - James J. Hester, W. A. Davis' son-in-law, 1992."

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