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James H. Rainey, Sr. and Veronica Ross oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01528

Abstract

Oral history interview with James H. Rainey, Sr. and Veronica Ross conducted by Claytee D. White on March 12, 2012 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. James H. Rainey, Sr. discusses his summers working in Las Vegas, Nevada before moving from Arkansas in 1961, as well as his work at the Nevada Test Site. Veronica Ross, his niece, talks of moving to Las Vegas in 1965 and her experiences growing up. Details are given on their recent family history as well as the budding African American community and lifestyles during the 1960s and 1970s in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Patsy and Marshal Taylor oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03542

Abstract

Oral history interview with Patsy and Marshal Taylor conducted by Claytee D. White on December 17, 2018 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Patsy discusses her upbringing in Lovelock, Nevada and moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1963. She remembers the city at the time and attending the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Marshal talks about his employment at the Nevada Test Site, and joining the City of North Las Vegas as a park planner and grant writer. Lastly, Patsy and Marshal describe early movie theaters, curfews for teenagers, and early ambulance services.

Archival Collection

Blue Diamond Inn, 1980 January 29

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: site plans, site sections, exterior elevations, building sections and floor plans.

This set includes drawings by Anthony Campanaro (architect).

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
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Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 043

Archival Component

Mark Fine scrapbook, 1980-1990

Date

1980 to 1990

Archival Collection

Description

Scrapbook with photographs, clippings, and ephemera from Mark Fine's career with American Nevada Corporation. Many of the clippings document the growth of Green Valley in Henderson, Nevada.

Mixed Content

Interview with Clifford Olsen, September 20, 2004

Date

2004-09-20

Description

Narrator affiliation: Physicist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Interview with Robert Elmer Friedrichs, February 25, 2005

Date

2005-02-25

Description

Narrator affiliation: Radiation Safety, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo); Sr. Scientific Adviser, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

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