On March 13, 1976, Mary Germain interviewed Thalia Dondero (born 1921 in Greeley, Colorado) about her life in Nevada and her experiences as the first female commissioner for the Clark County Commission. Dondero first talks about her upbringing and her eventual move to Southern Nevada. She also discusses her involvement in extracurricular activities, such as being a leader for the Girl Scouts, and how some of those experiences led her to get involved in politics. Dondero also mentions her work with National Geographic and her passion for working with oil paintings and watercolors. The final part of the interview involves some of Dondero’s accounts as a commissioner for Clark County and some of the challenges she has faced in that position.
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Binder containing the proposal for the Xanadu resort, including conceptual sketches, pictures of mockups, and detailed proposal documents. Unbuilt project. Page 75 of proposal is missing. Stamped or labeled on back of photos: "Photography by Julius Shulman. P.O. Box 46206 Los Angeles, California 90046." Julius Shulman, photographer.
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Architect's proposal for the façade and porte-cochère of the Sands Hotel.
Site Name: Sands Hotel
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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The tower of the Desert Inn. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Was renovated in 1978."
Site Name: Desert Inn
Address: 3045 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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The Jockey Bar in the Stardust Hotel before renovations were made in the mid 1970s.
Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Stardust cashier's cage and craps area before renovations made in the mid 1970s.
Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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View of the original front of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Guests sit in the courtyard area around an outdoor pool at the Flamingo Hotel in the 1940s.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Evening view of the Club Bingo and Bonanza Room. They were replaced by the Sahara in 1952.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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A view of the pool area and tower of the Sahara. Note: There are pieces of tape on the front of the photograph
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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