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Transcript of interview with Fred B. Houghton by Philip Partridge, February 9, 1975
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Archival Collection
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On February 9, 1975, Philip Partridge interviewed former attorney, Fred B. Houghton (born August 27th, 1894 in Chicago, Illinois) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two discuss how Houghton first moved to Las Vegas and how he came to practice law. The interview concludes with Houghton’s thoughts of Southern Nevada.
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Mildred J. Heyer Photograph Collection
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The Mildred J. Heyer Photograph Collection consists of four black-and-white photographic prints and negatives from approximately 1905 to 1940. The photographs depict early Las Vegas, Nevada street scenes, an irrigation pump, and Liberty’s Last Stand, a prominent saloon in Nevada during Prohibition.
Archival Collection
Union Pacific Railroad in Las Vegas, Nevada photographs, 1904-1973
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Scope and Contents
Materials depict Las Vegas, Nevada from 1904 to 1973 as it related to the Union Pacific Railroad. The photographs primarily depict early Las Vegas buildings, including Fremont Street, the Arizona Club, the Mormon Fort, and the Hotel Nevada. The photographs also depict Union Pacific officials meeting with Las Vegas officials, including the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Finally, the photographs depict the Union Pacific depots in Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Union Pacific Railroad Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Bertine Corimby and Vita Corimbi-Grasmick oral history interview
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Archival Collection
Showboat Hotel and Casino promotional video: video, 1984 May 11
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Footage of early Las Vegas and then shots of Showboat casino interior and exterior as voice narrates a history of the casino and describes features and amenities of the hotel. Footage of gambling floor, guests enjoying different games, the bowling center, boxing matches, entertainers, golf, tennis, and swimming pool, and buffets. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Sunnie Gillette Photograph Collection
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The Sunnie Gillette Photograph Collection (approximately 1900-1930) consists of black-and-white photographic prints and negatives depicting early Las Vegas, Nevada. Scenes include Fremont Street, the Clark County Courthouse, the First Methodist Church on 3rd and Bridger Streets, and rail yards in Las Vegas. Also included are images of street scenes, fundraisers, parades, and individuals in Las Vegas.
Archival Collection