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Mary Ann and Carl Merrill oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02074

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mary Ann and Carl Merrill conducted by Dennis McBride on June 24, 1986 for the Boulder City Library Oral History Project. In this interview, Carl Merrill discusses working for Anderson Brothers Dairy at the dam construction site and his experiences as a worker and resident in Boulder City, Nevada. Mary Ann Merrill talks about moving with her parents and brother to Boulder City and finding work, as a teenager, in the town. They both discuss their marriage and subsequent life in Boulder City, commenting on the environment, social conditions, and growth in Southern Nevada.

Archival Collection

Richard D. Chase oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00364

Abstract

Oral history interview with Richard D. Chase conducted by Helen Rondthaler on October 17, 1972 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Chase discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada from 1945, touching on topics such as the housing shortage during the 1940s, The Red Rooster swingers’ club, Billy Moore, Sam Larson, Ira Goldring, atomic bomb testing, and the Nevada environment. Chase discusses the importance of construction-based labor to the development of Southern Nevada. Chase also explains at length the impact of the Nevada Test Site on his construction company.

Archival Collection

Kauffman, Gay, 1914-2009

Kauffman was born in Denver, Colorado in 1914.

He was employed at the Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co.

Person

Betty and Harold Hind seated around a large table with others, Las Vegas (Nev.), August 21, 1957

Date

1957-08-21

Archival Collection

Description

A large group seated at table, probably at the Riviera hotel. Fourth and fifth from left are Betty Hind and Harold Hind. Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Postcard with aerial photograph of part of the Las Vegas Strip, 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

Oversized postcard with aerial view of the Las Vegas Strip. Caption: "The fabulous Vegas Strip." On back: "P28950. Color by Stuart Griffith." Site Name: The Strip (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Image

Film transparency of the Eldorado Club's interior (Las Vegas), circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Interior of the Eldorado Club.
Site Name: Eldorado Club
Address: 128 East Fremont Street

Image

Photograph of Harrah's Tahoe side entrance (Stateline, Nev.), circa mid 1960s

Date

1963 to 1967

Description

Side entrance of Harrah's Tahoe.
Site Name: Harrah's Tahoe
Address: 15 Highway 50

Image

Aerial photograph of Harrah's Tahoe (Stateline, Nev.), circa 1959

Date

1958 to 1960

Description

Aerial view of Harrah's Tahoe.
Site Name: Harrah's Tahoe
Address: 15 Highway 50

Image

Photograph of the Las Vegas Ranch, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1925

Date

1900 to 1925

Archival Collection

Description

Date estimated between 1900-1905.
Site Name: Las Vegas Ranch (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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