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Building 10: architectural and structural drawings; revisions, 1971 July
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Scope and Contents
This set includes drawings for Little America Refining Co. (client).
This set includes: redlining, index sheet, site plan, foundation plans, framing plans, floor plans, roof plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations, wall sections, building sections, isometric construction details, construction details, and finish and door schedules.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Martin Stern Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Roll 045
Archival Component
Kiel (Taylor) Ranch, 1964
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Materials contain photographs from the Kiel (Taylor) Ranch from 1964, including photographs of the ranch, John Park's house, and other buildings. The Kiel Ranch was one of earliest non-indigenous settlements in the Las Vegas Valley, and it has become infamous as the site of the murders of Ed and William Kiel committed in 1900. The ranch is now in North Las Vegas and is administered by the North Las Vegas Neighborhood and Leisure Services Department.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Elbert Edwards Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
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Events, 1978-2006
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The events series (1978-2006) is comprised of documents related to various protests organized or attended by the Nevada Desert Experience (NDE) at the Nevada Test Site (NTS). Materials include speeches, correspondence, newspaper clippings, NDE publications, and workshop training booklets. The materials primarily focus on the August Desert Witness protests (1985-2005), the Lenten Desert Experience protests (1982-2006), and the Millennium 2000 protests (1999-2000).
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Nevada Desert Experience Records
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Brian Greenspun oral history interviews
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Abstract
Oral history interviews with Brian Greenspun conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 10, 2018, January 24, 2018, February 21, 2018, and March 20, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In the first interview, Greenspun discusses his parents, Hank and Barbara Greenspun, his family's ancestry, and how his family came to Las Vegas, Nevada. He recalls his childhood in Las Vegas, graduating from Las Vegas High School in 1964, and his decision to attend Georgetown University. In the second interview, Greenspun discusses the Watergate scandal, what he believes will fuel the next decade of Las Vegas growth, and development in the technology industry. He talks about the Greenspun Media Group, challenges in journalism, use of the term “fake news”, and the importance of giving young people a forum to talk about what they value. In the third interview, Greenspun recalls union demonstrations the Sands Hotel and Casino, the impact of American businessman Sheldon Adelson, and the need for balance in journalism. In the final interview, Greenspun talks about his father’s reporting on the Nevada Test Site, underground testing in the 1960s, and the early development of the Strip. Lastly, Greenspun talks about the importance of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to the city’s future.
Archival Collection
Booklet of construction progress photographs of the International Hotel, Las Vegas, February 1969
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Archival Collection
Description
Image
Photographs of East Fremont Street signs, Las Vegas (Nev.), 2016
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Archival Collection
Description
Site name: Fremont Street (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Site address: Fremont St
Sign keywords: Neon; Incandescent; Back to back; Sculptural; Pole sign; Oscillating
Mixed Content
Miscellaneous photographs of aircraft and events, 1930-1950
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Materials depict Howard Hughes during various ventures from 1930 to 1950. The photographs depict Trans World Airlines planes, the crash site of Hughes's Sikorsky S-43 in Lake Mead, Nevada, aircraft construction, portraits, unidentified aircraft, events, Hughes during the production of the film The Outlaw, and Hughes speaking with members of the press.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Howard Hughes Public Relations Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Carrefoure Townhomes, 1988 April 04
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Scope and Contents
This set includes: exterior perspectives, HVAC plans, footing plans, foundation plans, roof framing plans, building sections, wall sections, construction details, rendered elevations, water and sewer plans and site plans.
This set includes drawings by Dale Melville (engineer) and Robert J. McNutt (engineer).
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 048
Archival Component
Carrefoure Townhomes: Record Set, 1988 April 04
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Scope and Contents
This set includes: skull and crossbones cover sheet, index sheet, site plan, floor plans, roof plans, foundation plans, reflected ceiling plan, framing plans, exterior elevations, building sections, wall sections, construction details, interior elevations, finish/door/window schedules, general specifications, HVAC plans and electrical plans.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 050
Archival Component
Zero Lot Line Residences, 1987 June 03; 1987 November 02
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Scope and Contents
This set includes: floor plans, site plans, preliminary sketches and exterior elevations.
This set includes drawings for Tricon (client).
This set also contains a land survey sheet for Windsor Court Development Corp by C.S.A. Engineers and Surveyors.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 597
Archival Component