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Bernard Lee Brown oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00261

Abstract

Oral history interview with Bernard Lee Brown conducted by Marcus Brown for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Brown discusses his work at various gaming properties on the Las Vegas Strip and in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, owning his own shoe business, working at the Nevada Test Site, racial discrimination, and the role of unions. He also discusses the overall changes of Las Vegas over time.

Archival Collection

James M. Lancaster oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01057

Abstract

Oral history interview with James M. Lancaster conducted by Linda Voorvart on March 04, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lancaster explains how he first came to Southern Nevada from Mexico and Cuba. Lancaster then goes on to explain his occupational history as a senior safety engineer and power plant operator, and the different jobs that he held in Southern Nevada, specifically at the Nevada Test Site.

Archival Collection

Nellis Air Force Base: Dining Hall: Office Check Set, 1987 June 24

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: index sheet, site plans, demolition plans, grading plans, utility plans, landscape plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations, door/window schedules, wall sections, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans, construction details, equipment plans, equipment schedules, foundation plans, framing plans, plumbing plans, plumbing schedules, plumbing details, fire protection plans, fire protection details, HVAC plans, HVAC details, electrical plans and electrical details.

This set includes drawings by Strauss and Loftfield (engineer) and Harris Engineers, Inc (engineer).

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 110

Archival Component

Photograph of Stage Door Casino sign, Las Vegas (Nev.), 2002

Date

2002

Description

Daytime view of the Stage Door Casino sign.
Site address: 4000 Audrie St

Mixed Content

Photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, circa 1940s to 1950s

Date

1940 to 1959

Description

The Golden Gate Bridge with a foggy view of Oakland in the background. Site Name: Golden Gate Bridge

Image

Protestors at Las Vegas Federal Building: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

A group of protestors at the Federal Building in Las Vegas, protesting nuclear testing and the Nevada Test Site June 19, 1992.

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Group of protestors at Las Vegas Federal Building: photographic print

Date

1999-05-08

Description

A group of protestors at the Federal Building in Las Vegas, protesting nuclear testing and the Nevada Test Site June 19, 1992.

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Photographs of Gold Key Shops signs, Las Vegas (Nev.), 2002

Date

2002

Description

Daytime and nighttime views of the Gold Key Shops signs on the Strip.
Site address: 3061 S Las Vegas Blvd

Mixed Content

Photograph of a street scene and Bella Union theater, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920

Date

1900 to 1920

Description

Site Name: Bella Union Theatre (Goldfield, Nev.)

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