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Slide of government tents, near Boulder City, Nevada, April 10, 1931
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of a truck near Colorado River, circa late 1920s to early 1930s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of tornado damage in Midway City, Nevada, 1931
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of tornado damage in Midway City, Nevada, 1931
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Colorado River, circa late 1930s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Colorado River, circa late 1920s
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Archival Collection
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In a rocky, unnamed canyon speckled with small shrubs and weeds, a lone boat travels along the Colorado River probably near the Hoover Dam.
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Film transparency of Lake Mead, Nevada, 1947
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Archival Collection
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Transcript of interview with Dell Ray Rhodes, 2010
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Archival Collection
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Dell Ray came to Las Vegas at three. Speaks about 1960s and 1970s schools and 6th Grade Plan.
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Transcript of interview with Sally L. Jackson by Krista Jenkins, March 2, 1980
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Archival Collection
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On March 2, 1980, collector Krista Jenkins interviewed assistant manager, Sally L. Jackson, (born March 28th, 1932 in Culver City, California) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The interview covers the social and environmental changes that have occurred in Las Vegas. Sally also discusses the hospitality industry and offers details on the local hotels, casinos, and nightclubs in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Transcript of interview with Doris Evans by Lance Kenny, March 12, 1977
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Archival Collection
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On March 12, 1977, Lance Kenny interviewed realtor, Doris Evans (born in Dexter, Missouri) at her place of business, Doris Evans Realty, located at 1100 Cahlan Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers Boulder City and Las Vegas [1937-1977]. During the interview Doris discusses real estate, local hotels, early transportation, and social recreation. She also mentions the nuclear tests, crime, environmental changes, and marriage and family life in Boulder City and Las Vegas. Doris’s business partner, Patty (Renette Beringer), is also present during the interview and helps Doris recall the year they started Doris Evans Realty in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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