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John McKay oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01261

Abstract

Oral history interview with John McKay conducted by Donna Malloy on March 03, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, McKay talks about his experiences living in Las Vegas, Nevada since the 1950s. McKay begins by speaking about his family history, his career in the electronics and engineering field for aerospace, as well as his experiences in two wars. Moreover, McKay speaks about his hobbies of hunting and fishing and his time as a musician around Las Vegas. McKay also spends time going over how the city of Las Vegas has grown and changed, the increase in crime, and the extreme floods in the 1950s. Lastly, McKay talks about the Nuclear Test Site, how casino gaming chips were used as money around the city, how the city of Las Vegas started and the future of the valley. Digital audio and transcript available.

Archival Collection

Copa Cabana Townhomes, 1980 January 21

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes drawings for Tusa Inc. (client) by Harry E. Cambell (architect).

This set includes: site plans, foundation plans, floor plans, roof plans, framing plans, construction details, building sections, wall sections, exterior elevations, interior elevations, plumbing plans, plumbing schedule, HVAC plans, HVAC schedules, site lighting plans, general specifications, plumbing schematics, fixture schedule, lighting plans and construction details.

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 093

Archival Component

Carter Family oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-03746

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Leon Carter Sr., Ruth Jimerson-Carter, Leon Carter Jr., and Herman Jimerson Jr. conducted by Claytee D. White on January 18 through March 18, 2021 for African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. Leon Carter Sr. talks of his childhood, time spent playing baseball after graduating high school, and the various professions he's held including working at the Nevada Test Site, working in construction, and entering the casino industry as a dealer. The Carter Family discuss life on the Westside and their respective histories.

Archival Collection

Interview with Megan Gillespie Rice, June 22, 2005

Date

2005-06-22

Description

Narrator affiliation: Staff member, Nevada Desert Experience: Holy Child Sister

Text

Reno Office Building: Phase III New Buildings, 1986 May 05

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: index sheet, existing site plans, proposed site plans, floor plans, interior elevations, construction details, exterior elevations, framing plans, roof plans, building sections, electrical plans, fixture schedules, redlining, plumbing plans, HVAC plans, reflected ceiling plans and general specifications.

This set includes drawings for Jack Matthews (client) by Lumos and Associates, Inc (engineer).

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 388

Archival Component

Sammie Armstrong oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03152

Abstract

Oral history interview with Sammie Armstrong conducted by Claytee D. White on March 08, 2017 for the African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project. In this interview, Armstrong discusses his early life in Camden, Arkansas and growing up working on a farm. He recalls moving to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1963, and describes the Westside at that time. Armstrong talks about the businesses on Jackson Street, churches on the Westside, and integration in Las Vegas. Later, Armstrong discusses co-founding a transportation business in the early 1980s, Ray & Ross Transport, and providing transportation for Nevada Test Site employees. Lastly, Armstrong talks about growing his business into one of the largest bus companies in Nevada.

Archival Collection