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John S. Park Neighborhood Roundtable Discussion
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Abstract
John S. Park Neighborhood Roundtable Discussion with Robert Forbuss, Ina Porter, Sue Ann Porter, John Gubler, Mary Hausch, Judy Smith, and Margaret McGhie conducted by Richard Bryan on December 11, 2008 for the Voices of the Historic John S. Park Neighborhood Oral History Project. In this roundtable discussion, the participants take turns discussing their upbringing in Las Vegas, Nevada and living in the John S. Park neighborhood since the 1940s. The group recalls the deserted surrounding area, Fremont Street, and life during the Second World War. They talk about John S. Park Elementary School, the increase of homes being built in the area, and above ground nuclear bomb testing at the Nevada Test Site.
Archival Collection
Truck Inn double mounted sign, Fernley, Nevada
Date
Archival Collection
Description
The large double mounted sign for the Truck Inn during the day. The business is closed and the site is now Terirble's Casino.
480 Truck Inn Way, Fernley, NV 89408
Truck Inn
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Transcript of interview with Chic Hecht by Julie Sefman, April 2, 1976
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Archival Collection
Description
Interview with Chic Hecht Julie Sefman on April 2, 1976. In this brief interview, Hecht talks about his time in the state senate working to bolster the budget with sales tax and gaming tax, starting a community college and health programs. He also talks about Pop Squires, a newspaper man and advocate for building Hoover Dam, who had a home on the site of Chic Hecht's clothing store on Fremont Street. Hecht also describes his time in the military and his involvement with the Military Intelligence Association.
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Transcript of interview with John Erb by Susan Korzennik, February 23, 1980
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Archival Collection
Description
On February 23, 1980, Susan Korzennik interviewed construction worker John Erb (born on July 16th, 1932 in Denver, Colorado) in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers John’s construction work in the Las Vegas area in addition to family life in Nevada and local social, religious, and community activities. He also discusses being a member of the Elks Club and the Clark County Gentlemen’s Club.
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Zabarte, Ian Dominic (1964)
Ian Zabarte was born on July 2, 1964, in San Francisco, California.
Zabarte had a bachelor of arts degree in communication from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Zabarte was an activist and owned property under treaty in affiliation with the Nevada Test Site.
Person
White Rock Spring house photographs, undated
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gay Kauffman Nevada Test Site Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component
Nevada State Museum archaeology photographs, 1962
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gay Kauffman Nevada Test Site Papers
Box/Folder: Box 01
Archival Component
Atomic explosion poster, undated
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gay Kauffman Nevada Test Site Papers
Box/Folder: Flat File 02
Archival Component
Spectrum '86 - Volume 1, 1986
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Office Collection
Box/Folder: Box 34
Archival Component