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Bernard Lee Brown oral history interview
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Abstract
Oral history interview with Bernard Lee Brown conducted by Marcus Brown for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Brown discusses his work at various gaming properties on the Las Vegas Strip and in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, owning his own shoe business, working at the Nevada Test Site, racial discrimination, and the role of unions. He also discusses the overall changes of Las Vegas over time.
Archival Collection
Farnsworth, Robert Lee, Sr., 1909-1998
Robert Lee Farnsworth was born July 3, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois. He lived in Las Vegas, Nevada for forty-three years where he worked as a real estate appraiser. He was the founder and president of United States Rocket Society, president of Tannisee Uranium Mining Co., and involved with the Masons and Shriners organizations. He passed away August 3, 1989.
Source:
"Robert Farnsworth," Las Vegas Review-Journal, August 13, 1998: page 18.
Person
Masons of Las Vegas (Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Nevada), Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, Block 29, Clark's Las Vegas Townsite; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4,, Block 30, Clark's Las Vegas Townsite; Lots 1,2, Block 10, Ladd's Addition; 13th St. and Fremont St., 1961-1969
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
Box/Folder: Box 19
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Friedman, Samuel L., Fremont St. adjoining Portolo Theater; Fremont St., lots 17, 18, block 31, Clark's Las Vegas Townsite; 116-118-120 No. Fifth St. (Bob Baskin Restaurant); Lot 21, Block 5, Bonanza Village Tract, 1940, 1960, 1962
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Archival Collection
Collection Name: Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
Box/Folder: Box 12
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Book Appraisals, 1959-1973
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Scope and Contents
The Book Appraisals Series contains detailed appraisals dating from 1959 to 1973. It contains appraisals of primarily commercial properties. Many of the appraisals include photographs.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
Box/Folder: N/A
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"Money Matters" economic seminar flier
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Archival Collection
Description
From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file. Presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Theta Theta Omega Chapter and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Kappa Xi Chapter.
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