On March 2, 1980, Barry Sarles interviewed river boatman and dam worker, Horace Emery (born 1911 in California) at his older brother’s farm in Nelson, Nevada. This interview covers the local area around Nelson and the early events that helped shape the area. Also present during the interview, Barry Sarles’s girlfriend, Diane Dobaj and Horace’s older brother, Merl Emery. Mr. Sarles also discusses his work as a river boatman on the Colorado River, working on the Hoover and Davis Dams, and employment as a factory worker in Clark County.
KTNV Channel 13 reporter Mark Sayre presents "Tower Trivia"; included are remarks from Stratosphere Tower architect Gary Nelson, project manager Scott Dawes, and construction worker Sandra Lowery; Same clip appears twice. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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Bob Stupak Professional Papers
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Collection Number: MS-01016 Collection Name: Bob Stupak Professional Papers Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 35