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Transcript of interview with Joan Johnson by Kim Geary, March 25, 1978

Date

1978-03-25

Description

On March 25, 1978, Kim Geary interviewed Joan Johnson (born 1911 in Oklahoma) in her home in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two discuss Joan Johnson’s personal history and her reasons for originally moving to Las Vegas. Johnson recalls early Las Vegas entertainment, as well as the development of businesses and their unions.

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Transcript of interview with Theodore R. Garrett by Marilyn Swanson, March 2, 1975

Date

1975-03-02

Description

On March 2, 1975, Marilyn Swanson interviewed Theodore R. Garrett (born 1898 in Overbrook, Kansas) about his life in Boulder City, Nevada. Garrett first talks about his move to Las Vegas to work for Six Companies during the construction of Hoover Dam. He then describes his job as a truck driver at the dam, the wages paid at the time, and the construction of the buildings and other housing in Boulder City. Garrett also mentions the food provided to the workers, the recreational activities available, and his family’s move to Boulder City.

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Transcript of interview with Rosina Goodwin by Bruce Eubank, March 15, 1978

Date

1978-03-15

Description

On March 15, 1978, Bruce Eubank interviewed Rosina Goodwin (born 1918 in Sweet Springs, Missouri) about her life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Goodwin first talks about her family background before discussing the Las Vegas Strip, the Stewart Ranch, and Twin Lakes. She also talks about schools, Boulder Dam, the atomic testing, and her work as a telephone operator. The latter part of the interview includes discussion on changes in Las Vegas, the Helldorado Parade, and changes in weather.

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Photograph of Mayme Stocker and Pearl Grizuil in front of the Stocker home Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1930's-1950's

Date

1930 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Mayme Stocker and Pearl Grizuil in front of the Stocker home on 15th and Bracken in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Postcard of Mayme Stocker with Marion and Herbert Hyatt in front of the million dollar display at the Horseshoe Casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1960-1972

Date

1960 to 1972

Archival Collection

Description

Mayme Stocker with Marion and Herbert Hyatt in front of the million dollar display at the Horseshoe Casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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