Oral history interview with Helen Early conducted by Dale Forshee on February 26, 1979 and February 27, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Early talks about some of the first businesses in Las Vegas, Nevada, the initial development of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the early nightclubs and casinos in the city. Early also discusses her work in establishing a school for disabled children.
The Specifications Series (1947-1967) contains architectural specifications for buildings that Bruner’s firm designed or planned. Notable projects include additions at Las Vegas High School, the Westside School, and plans for the administration building at McCarran Air Terminal.
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Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
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Collection Number: MS-00177 Collection Name: Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records Box/Folder: N/A
The Southern Nevada Water Project Series consists of materials related to water projects in Southern Nevada from 1955 to 1983. It consists primarily of appraisals for land to be acquired for flood control projects in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.
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Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
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Collection Number: MS-00177 Collection Name: Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records Box/Folder: N/A
The Oversized Materials Series (1950-1990) consists primarily of architectural drawings. It includes Bruner’s designs for Glen Heather Estates and the Greater Las Vegas Housing Tract as well as designs for smaller projects.
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Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
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Collection Number: MS-00177 Collection Name: Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records Box/Folder: N/A
The 2019 Addition series contains material from 1937 to 1975 and includes personal papers of Elmo C. Bruner, correspondence of Worswick and Bruner, and documentation related to condemnations by local governments. It also contains residential and commercial appraisals.
Archival Collection
Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00177 Collection Name: Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records Box/Folder: N/A