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Ray D. Merrill interview, March 14, 1978: transcript
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Archival Collection
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On March 14, 1978, collector Rick Merrill interviewed his father Ray Merrill (born May 22nd, 1933 in Wynona, Oklahoma) about living in Southern Nevada. In this interview, Mr. Merrill speaks extensively about working while growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada. From eleven years old on, he worked as a paperboy, shoe shiner, and grocery store clerk, among other jobs. He also talks about being a student at Las Vegas High School and what he and others did for recreation. The discussion also includes the history of hospitals in Las Vegas as well as what doctors’ offices were like.
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Transcript of interview with Vaughan O. Holt by Lee LaVecchia, February 22, 1977
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Archival Collection
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On February 22, 1977, collector Lee LaVecchia interviewed musician, Vaughan O. Holt (born December 2nd, 1912 in Central, Utah) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers the history of Southern Nevada. Mr. Holt offers an overview on marriage and family life in Las Vegas, local transportation, education, and occupations. Pollution, tourism, railroads, and the development of the Las Vegas Strip is also discussed. Mrs. Holt is also present during the interview.
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Jean Sherman McColl interview, March 1, 1977: transcript
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On March 1, 1977, collector Sam C. Melchiome Jr. interviewed Jean McColl (born May 24th, 1931 in California) at her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this interview, Jean McColl discusses growing up in Searchlight and then Las Vegas, Nevada. She discusses how her family came here as well as the many changes she has seen through the decades living in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Photograph of people on a boat tour of the Colorado River, 1931
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of a boat on Lake Mead,1940s-1950s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of the Davis Dam, November 28, 1950
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of children gathered by an artesian well near Tule Springs, circa 1938
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Archival Collection
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(left to right) Celia Rivero, Johnny Weber and Alfonso Rivero gathered by a well near Tule Springs with Margarita Rivero and Maria Weber looking on.
Transcribed Notes: 'Attached sheet: Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Nevadan, 'Help Us Write History,' February 7, 1982 -- Source: Celia Munney, 870-0713, 6301 Garwood. Born 1926. l-r: 1. Celia Rivero, 2. Johnny Weber, 3. Alfonso Rivero, cousin, 4. Margarita Rivero, mother. Died 1974, 5. Maria (Chuey) Weber, aunt. Deceased. ca. 1938. Picture taken near Tule Springs. Had restaurant, Frank's Cafe, on First St. near Fremont (pres. parking for California Club). Frank Rivero had 3 restaurants: 1 behind present Mint; 2nd near Home Lumber site; and this one. Frank died in 1948. Had Mexican and American food. Made lunches for Boulder Dam crews. Has pictures and made appointment to see her 2-17-82, 3:30 pm. Elko Rooms next to Frank's Restaurant owned by an aunt you came to LV in 1917.'
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Fenton, Teddy, 1916-2005
Virginia "Teddy" Fenton was born on December 2, 1916. She is the donor of the Virginia "Teddy" Photograph Collection, photographs detailing the construction, completion, and operations of the Hoover Dam. Virgina had three children: Donna, David, and Richard. She passed away on March 30, 2005.
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“Virginia Fenton Obituary.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. April 2005. https://obits.reviewjournal.com/obituaries/lvrj/obituary.aspx?n=virginia-fenton&pid=142004788.
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