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Fred E. Anderson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00040

Abstract

Oral history interview with Fred Anderson conducted by Cortez Corley on April 22, 1986 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Anderson discusses his history of living in Ely, Nevada. Anderson primarily discusses his experiences as a miner working for the Kennecott Copper Corporation. He also mentions his experiences with unions, atomic testing, and the growth of Nevada in general.

Archival Collection

Additions to Las Vegas Hacienda, 1957 September 22; 1957 September 23

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Homer Rissman Architectural Records
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Collection Number: MS-00452
Collection Name: Homer Rissman Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Flat File 167

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Speech before United Parcel Service, Las Vegas, 1981 August 22

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Howard Cannon Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00002
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Papers
Box/Folder: Box 20 (Speeches)

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Speech delivered at dedication of Las Vegas - Federal Building, 1967 September 22

Level of Description

File

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Howard Cannon Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00002
Collection Name: Howard Cannon Papers
Box/Folder: Box 03 (Speeches)

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Jay and Jayson Dicotignano oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02548

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jay and Jayson Dicotignano conducted by Dennis McBride on November 05, 2006 for the Las Vegas Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Archives Oral History Project. In this interview, the Dicotignanos talk about their marriage and the Men’s Movement of the late 1980s. Jay discusses his career as a therapist, in public health, and the process to have a gay marriage ceremony at a church. Later, the two describe gay parenthood and what gay couples did to have children. Lastly, they recall foster parent training and becoming foster parents.

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Bid tabulation booklet: multiple projects, 1970 April 22

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

J. A. Tiberti Construction Records
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Collection Number: MS-00855
Collection Name: J. A. Tiberti Construction Records
Box/Folder: Box 002

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Medical Advisory Panel Project Report, 1949 July 22

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Human Radiation Experiments Records
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Collection Number: MS-00776
Collection Name: Human Radiation Experiments Records
Box/Folder: Box 01

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Map of proposed flood control project on the Virgin River in Clark County, Nevada, March, 1934

Date

1934-03

Description

'Map no. 7 to accompany report on flood control survey. Made by Graham S. Quate. March 1934. Drawn by T.K.' Scale [ca. 1:15, 600. 1 in.=approx. 1,300 feet]. Relief shown by hachures. North oriented to upper right corner. Library's copy has hand-drawn map and notes in pencil on verso.

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Albert (Bert) Hood oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00884

Abstract

Oral history interview with Albert Hood conducted by Dennis McBride on June 16, 1998 for the Las Vegas Gay Archives Oral History Project. In this interview Bert Hood discusses his early life, getting married to a woman, joining the army, discovering his sexuality, and the various loves of his life. He also talks about coming to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1962, working at the Sands Hotel as a bartender, serving The Rat Pack, who tipped him generously, cruising at Squires Park, local gay landmarks, and the first drag shows in Las Vegas.

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