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Slide of a historic marker, Virginia City, Nevada, circa 1960s
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Slide of a historic marker, Virginia City, Nevada, circa 1960s
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Slide of the Virginia City historic marker, Virginia City, Nevada, circa 1960s
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Low-level mixing plant during the construction of Hoover Dam in Arizona: photographic print
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Low-level mixing plant during the construction of Hoover Dam in Arizona: photographic print
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Low-level mixing plant during the construction of Hoover Dam in Arizona: photographic print
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Dust from explosions in canyon walls during the construction of the Hoover Dam in Arizona: photographic print
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Unidentified construction workers on top of a large piece of equipment: photographic print
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Large piece of construction equipment at Hoover Dam in Arizona: photographic print
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Robert M. Fisher oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Robert M. Fisher conducted by DeeAnn Coombs on March 20, 1978 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Fisher first discusses his background and upbringing, from being born at Nellis Air Force Base to attending several schools in Las Vegas, Nevada, and joining the U.S. Navy. Fisher also talks about the development of Las Vegas, particularly Las Vegas Strip properties, and the various recreational activities in which he would participate, such as water skiing, drag racing, and skydiving. Fisher also talks about his work at the Nevada Test Site, including his work as a draftsman for underground atomic testing.
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