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Photograph of Harrah's Stateline Country Club (Stateline, Nev.), 1956

Date

1956

Description

Harrah's Stateline Country Club in 1956 under a heavy blanket of snow. This building was incorporated into Harrah's Lake Tahoe.
Site Name: Harrah's Tahoe
Address: 15 Highway 50

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Postcard of Arizona Club, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1908

Date

1908

Description

Folding postcard showing the exterior and interior of the Arizona Club. Poem titled "The Arizona Club" by C. Herb Palin on back of bottom half of postcard. "Al James, Publisher" on back of top half of postcard. Al James was the proprietor of the Arizona Club. Site Name: Arizona Club (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Advertisement for Folies Bergere, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1969

Date

1969

Archival Collection

Description

Booklet advertising the show "Folies Bergere" at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also includes an advertisement for the Blue Room at the Tropicana.
Show Name: Les Folies Bergere (Tropicana Hotel: Las Vegas, Nevada)
Site Name: Tropicana Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Stockmen's Hotel channel letters, Elko, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1986

Description

Exterior view of The Stockmen's Hotel in Elko, NV. Photos from the 1940's and 1986. The images include views during the day with unlit neon and at night with lit neon.The present day site of the hotel used to be the Mayer Hotel.

Stockmen's

340 Commercial St, Elko, NV 89801

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Proposal for the International Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1968

Date

1967 to 1968

Description

Bound proposal for the Las Vegas International Hotel including artists' conceptions, vicinity map, themes, and architectural drawings for all major components. The International Hotel was sold in 1970 and renamed the Las Vegas Hilton in 1971.
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road

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Architectural drawing of the International Hotel (Las Vegas), grading and paving plan, August 5, 1968

Date

1968-08-05

Description

Architectural plans for the International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada from 1968. Printed on mylar. Includes grading and paving notes, parking area requirements, and handwritten legend and revisions. Scale: 1 inch = 60 feet. Job Captain: M.T. Felipe Alvarez, delineator; Brian Walter Webb, architect; Berton Charles Severson, architect.
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road

Latest Drawing Revision: 1969-04-21

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Fisher, R. M. (Robert M.)

Robert M. Fisher was born in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1945.  Fisher talks about his background and upbringing. He was born at Nellis Air Force Base and attended several schools in Las Vegas. He also joined the U.S. Navy, and discusses jos activities and working at the Nevada Test Site, including his work as a draftsman for the underground atomic testing. 

Person

Bostian, Peggy L., 1940-

Peggy L. Bostian was born September 7, 1940 in Bellingham, Washington. Bostian has two children, Troy Michelle Bostian and Bonni Lyn Bostian.

Bostian's affiliation with the Nevada Test Site was at Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Company (REECo) and EG&G Energy Measurements. Bostian also worked part-time at the Atomic Testing Museum.

Person

McWilliam, Charles

Charles McWilliam was born on December 26, 1950, in Pasadena, California. Charles married Katie on January 15, 1993, and they had four children: Charles Jr., Rebecca, Amy, and Jamie.

McWilliam was a professional engineer and employed by Application Engineering Company (AEC), Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA), and the Department of Energy (DOE) in affiliation with the Nevada Test Site.

Person

McWilliam, Katie

Katie McWilliam was born on September 6, 1960, in Buffalo, New York. Katie married Charles "Chay" on January 16, 1993, and they had four children: Jamie, Charles "Chay" Jr., Rebecca "Becky," and Amy.

McWilliam obtained a bachelor of science and master of science degree in geology.

McWilliam was a consultant for the Nevada Test Site regarding seismological issues. McWilliam was also previously employed as a business and marketing manager.

Person