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Samuel Smith oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02429

Abstract

Oral history interview with Samuel Smith conducted by Claytee White on June 17, 2011 and June 22, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Smith discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1978 and working as a fire inspector until he retired in 2003. He also discusses organizing free reading and math classes to help people prepare for the firefighter exam.

Archival Collection

Elsie Whipple oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01964

Abstract

Oral history interview with Elsie Whipple conducted by Hugo A. Cascos Jr. on March 22, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Whipple discusses Southern Nevada history and recalls the construction of Boulder (Hoover) Dam. Whipple also recalls the first hotels and casinos to open on the Las Vegas, Nevada Strip, and her work as a missionary with the Mormon Church.

Archival Collection

#69268: Students get help from parents, staff and movers as they move into dorms August 22, 2013 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2013 August 22

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00388-05
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

#66997: Students Giving Oral Arguments - Samahon Project, 2009 April 16

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2000s)
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Collection Number: PH-00388-04
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2000s)
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Agreement for the delivery of water and power to be sold in Las Vegas, March 22, 1921

Date

1921-06-21

Archival Collection

Description

Agreement for the Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company to deliver water and power for the Las Vegas Land and Water Company to sell in Las Vegas.

Text

#69972: UNLV Psychology department employees Cynthia Prestia and Joel Snyder pose October 22, 2014 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2014 October 22

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00388-05
Collection Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Creative Services Records (2010s)
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

Film transparency of Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas, February 22, 1930

Date

1930-02-22

Description

Unidentified children carrying flags and signs at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Image

Film transparency of Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas, February 22, 1930

Date

1930-02-22

Description

Dignitaries standing on a platform at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Image

Film transparency of Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas, February 22, 1930

Date

1930-02-22

Description

The cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Image

Film transparency of Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas, February 22, 1930

Date

1930-02-22

Description

The cornerstone-laying ceremony for the new Las Vegas High School in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Image