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The Southern menu, May 7, 1882

Date

1882-05-07

Archival Collection

Description

Note: Time listed on menu, 5:30 to 7:00 Restaurant: The Southern Location: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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Donnie Pomeray oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01489

Abstract

Oral history interview with Donnie Pomeray conducted by an unspecified individual in approximately 2006 for the History of Blue Diamond Village in Nevada Oral History Project. In this interview, Pomeray reflects upon his upbringing in Blue Diamond, Nevada. He discusses where he grew up, his leisure activities, and community life.

Archival Collection

Jack West oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01955

Abstract

Oral history interview with Jack West conducted by Perry Kaufman on June 12, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, West discusses his experience and employment in the advertising industry in Las Vegas, Nevada. West also explains the significance of publicity campaigns for companies.

Archival Collection

Mattie M. Wormwood oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02024

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mattie M. Wormwood conducted by Judy Williams on March 09, 1976 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Wormwood discusses growing up in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also shares the changes Las Vegas went through during times of segregation and discrimination.

Archival Collection

Robert C. Maxson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01228

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Maxson conducted by David Emerson on May 15, 2007 for the UNLV @ 50 Oral History Project. In this interview Robert Maxson, the president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas from 1984 to 1994 discusses securing funding for an engineering school, facilitating its accreditation, and obtaining funding for an honors program.

Archival Collection

Madeline Kadin oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00981

Abstract

Oral history interview with Madeline Kadin conducted by Kathy Mandel on March 08, 1975 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kadin discusses atomic testing and ranch life in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also explains the history of Helldorado and how it has changed over the years.

Archival Collection

Patrick Keenan oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00991

Abstract

Oral history interview with Patrick Keenan conducted by Clyde C. Caldwell on February 28, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Keenan discusses moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in March of 1952, life in early Las Vegas, Nevada, the growth of the city, and the nearby nuclear testing.

Archival Collection

Lawrence Hadland oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00760

Abstract

Oral history interview with Lawrence Hadland conducted by Lorraine Owens on February 02, 1979 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Hadland offers insights into local business, family life, jobs, and the overall community of Las Vegas, Nevada. He also discusses the military and the local airport.

Archival Collection

Report on total measurements of all water available in Las Vegas, 1934

Date

1934

Archival Collection

Description

Report showing the decreased amount of water available from the Las Vegas Springs from 1931 to 1934. R-11 written in red at head of report.

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Letter from A. M. Folger (Las Vegas) to Frank Strong, February 21, 1948

Date

1948-02-21

Archival Collection

Description

Discussion of drilling two wells on the Las Vegas Ranch to make up for the irrigation water lost by the City forbidding the use of effluent, and of giving up acreage for the Elks and a sewer treatment plant.

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