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Transcript of interview with Alfred "Al" Isola by Stephen Kalish, March 15, 1976
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Archival Collection
Description
On March 15, 1976, Stephen Kalish interviewed Alfred “Al” Isola (born August 3rd, 1917 in Oakland, California) in his office about his garbage company and early Southern Nevada. The two discuss Las Vegas’ lack of a unified garbage system and how dumping sites have had to adjust their practices in order to limit their impact on pollution. Isola also explains the different disposal protocols for wet and dry trash. On the second tape of the interview, an unidentified woman enters the conversation.
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Architectural drawing of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), proposed structure unfinished preliminary plot plan, May 29, 1954
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Archival Collection
Description
Preliminary study of various aspects of the proposed Hacienda. Original medium: pencil on paper.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Architectural drawing of the Hacienda's (Las Vegas), proposed structure of the public areas, May 29, 1954
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Archival Collection
Description
Preliminary study of various aspects of the proposed Hacienda. Original medium: pencil on paper.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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"Stardust Showgirl Takes to the Skies": video, 1994 December 05
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Local news reports on a fatal plane crask during a simulated"dog fight". Wayne Pollack (NTSB Investigator) provided some information about the crash and status of the plane prior to crash. Interview with witness of the crash, and speculation about why the plane crashed is discussed. Footage of the crash site are shown, and information about the victim's families are also shared. Second segment discusses the identities of the two victims, and states the FAA is continuing the investigation. Third segment also reports on the identities of the victims, and state it is still under investigation. Desert Aces, the company, does not comment. Fourth segment speaks with co-owner of Desert Aces Paul Supchak. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 033
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Letter from A. M. Folger (Las Vegas) to Frank Strong, February 21, 1948
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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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