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Robert M. Fisher oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00580

Abstract

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.

Archival Collection

Lecture by Herbert Frank York, October 12, 2005

Date

2005-10-12

Description

Narrator affiliation: Physicist, First director, Lawrence Livermore Laboratory; Arms control negotiator; Director, Defense Dept. Research and Engineering

Text

Lakes Landing, 1987 November 30; 1989 February 06

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: preliminary sketches, rendered site plans, rendered exterior perspectives, floor plans, site plans, topographic surveys, framing plans, redlining, construction details, building sections, wall sections, interior elevations, finish/door/window schedules, general specifications, index sheet and electrical plans.

This set includes drawings for The Mueller Group (client) by C.S.A. Engineers (engineer) and The Berry and Berry Associates (architect).

Contains single sheet from Adobe Springs Apartment Complex.

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 252

Archival Component

Correspondence and statements from Shelley Berkley on the construction of a new veterans' medical complex in Las Vegas, 2003-2004

Date

2003 to 2004

Archival Collection

Description

Group of floor statement transcripts from Shelley Berkley regarding veterans' facilities.

Text

Photograph of J. Kell Houssells home, Las Vegas, 1983

Date

1983

Description

The historic J. Kell Houssells home rests on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus after its move from 6th Street and Charleston.

Image

Slide of archeology dig, circa mid 1980s

Date

1983 to 1986

Description

University of Nevada, Las Vegas students working at an archaeology dig.

Image