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Transcript of interview with Norman Christiansen by James Courtney, November 28, 1986

Date

1986-11-28

Description

On November 28, 1986, James Courtney interviewed Norman Christiansen (born 1931 in Red Lodge, Montana) about his experiences while living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christiansen first describes his family and background before talking about moving to Las Vegas in 1956 after graduating college in Montana. Christiansen, who worked at the Nevada Test Site for two years and eventually became a teacher at various schools, talks about the various changes he has noticed over the years in Las Vegas, including those in climate, pollution, economy, occupation, and standard of living. Christiansen also discusses his political involvement, his hobbies, the advantages and disadvantages of living in Las Vegas, historical events in Las Vegas, and atomic testing in Nevada.

Text

Photograph of power house, Hoover Dam, July 20, 1934

Date

1934-07-20

Description

Power house on Nevada side at the Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) construction site, showing power penstock tunnels. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

Image

McLeod ranch

Date

1977

Description

Sketch of McLeod ranch.

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Nitz residence

Date

1974

Description

Sketch of Nitz residence.

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Residence: Swaggerty: Rackset, 1986 February 13

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: site plans, landscape plans, floor plans, index sheet, interior elevations, electrical plans, exterior elevations, foundation plans, construction details, framing plans, roof plans and building sections.

This set includes drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Swaggerty (client).

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 431

Archival Component

Residence: Swaggerty: Rackset, 1984 October 24

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: site plans, landscape plans, floor plans, index sheet, interior elevations, electrical plans, exterior elevations, foundation plans, construction details, framing plans, roof plans, building sections,

This set includes drawings for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Swaggerty (client).

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 432

Archival Component

Dunes Hotel and Country Club: New Tower Addition, 1978 September 07; 1979 January 18

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: index sheet, site plans, grading plans, floor plans, roof plans, interior elevations, building sections, exterior elevations, wall sections, construction details, finish/door schedules and reflected ceiling plans.

This set includes drawings by Maxwell Starkman and Associates (architect).

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 142

Archival Component

Freedom Train Motel, 1990 August 23

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: index sheet, site plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, construction details, mechanical plans, electrical plans, plumbing plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, demolition plans and general specifications.

This set includes drawings for Oxford Technologies Inc (client).

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 190

Archival Component

Smoke Ranch: Phase I

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: redlining, landscape plans, site plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, foundation plans, framing plans, roof plans, building sections, finish/door/window schedules, general specifications, construction details and interior elevations.

This set includes drawings for the Mueller Group (client).

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 499

Archival Component