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Robert M. Fisher oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00580

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert M. Fisher conducted by DeeAnn Coombs on March 20, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fisher first discusses his background and upbringing, from being born at Nellis Air Force Base to attending several schools in Las Vegas, Nevada, and joining the U.S. Navy. Fisher also talks about the development of Las Vegas, particularly Las Vegas Strip properties, and the various recreational activities in which he would participate, such as water skiing, drag racing, and skydiving. Fisher also talks about his work at the Nevada Test Site, including his work as a draftsman for underground atomic testing.

Archival Collection

Photographic slide of group of men at Tule Springs, Nevada, October 2, 1962

Date

1962-10-02

Description

Written on the slide: "R.F. Heizer, Vance Haynes, Walt Stein, John Mowby, J.D. Clark, Bill Twitchell, Dick Shutler, Roger Morrison. After discovery of first flake. Site #1 (flake site)."

Image

Yucca Mountain Environmental Safety Reports Collection

Identifier

MS-00786

Abstract

The Yucca Mountain Environmental Safety Collection (1970-2011) consists of reports and impact studies collected by Clark County's Nuclear Waste Division library for documenting Yucca Mountain's potential health and safety risks to Southern Nevada. The reports contain documents pertaining to potential environmental, health, financial, and safety risks from the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository, which is located in Nye County, Nevada. The collection contains scientific and social studies in support of and opposition to the site. The bulk of the collection includes licensing reports, site selection studies, and impact studies from transporting, storing, and handling radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.

Archival Collection

Lecture by Herbert Frank York, October 12, 2005

Date

2005-10-12

Description

Narrator affiliation: Physicist, First director, Lawrence Livermore Laboratory; Arms control negotiator; Director, Defense Dept. Research and Engineering

Text

Lakes Landing, 1987 November 30; 1989 February 06

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: preliminary sketches, rendered site plans, rendered exterior perspectives, floor plans, site plans, topographic surveys, framing plans, redlining, construction details, building sections, wall sections, interior elevations, finish/door/window schedules, general specifications, index sheet and electrical plans.

This set includes drawings for The Mueller Group (client) by C.S.A. Engineers (engineer) and The Berry and Berry Associates (architect).

Contains single sheet from Adobe Springs Apartment Complex.

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 252

Archival Component