Oral history interview with Millicent Washington, Susan Nwogbe, Samuel Collins, and Tamara Collins-Golden conducted by Claytee D. White on April 10, 2021 for African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. These siblings, Millicent, Tamara, Susan, and Samuel grew up on the Westside and remember the fun of their young lives, schooling that was excellent, and a tight-knit family. Tamara and Susan attended Howard University because of a tour that Susan attended that took her to Black Colleges and Universities throughout the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) system. Both sisters acquired patronage jobs through the Nevada Congressional delegation. The family owned property that may have been inappropriately acquired by the City of Las Vegas. Tamara, as did her grandmother, works for the Economic Opportunity Board with an office in the Westside School. They talk about school desegregation, businesses on Jackson Avenue, COVID-19, and family dynamics. Other subjects discussed include: Economic Development Board, Nevada Test Site, Howard University, School desegregation, Jackson Avenue businesses.
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Bound proposal for a Stardust expansion including site plan, elevation drawings, and drawings of main architectural elements. This project was not built.
Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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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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From the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Theta Theta Omega Chapter Records (MS-01014) -- Chapter records file.
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This set includes: master plans, site plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, and building sections.
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This set contains: index sheet, site plans, site details, grading plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, foundation plans, framing plans, roof plans, building section, construction details, interior elevations, finish/door/window schedules, electrical details, fixture schedules, electrical schematics, fire alarm plans, HVAC plans, plumbing plans, plumbing schematics, water and sewer plans and general specifications.
Gary Guy Wilson added note of receiving drawings in reference to Adobe Springs project.
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