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Architectural drawing of the International Hotel (Las Vegas), grading and paving plan, August 5, 1968
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Archival Collection
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
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Helen J. Stewart Photographs
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The Helen J. Stewart Photographs depict the Stewart Family from approximately 1860 to 1950. The photographs primarily depict Helen J. Stewart and her children as well as the Stewart Ranch (also know as the Las Vegas Ranch) in Southern Nevada. The photographs include the early Las Vegas, Nevada town site, landscapes of Southern Nevada and the American Southwest, mines and mining camps, railroads and railroad workers, the Las Vegas Fort (also known as the Old Mormon Fort), hotels and early businesses in Las Vegas, Native Americans and Native American artifacts, and postcards.
Archival Collection
Manley Sorensen oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Manley Sorensen conducted by Michael Kelser on March 02, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Sorensen discusses the history of Las Vegas, Nevada. Sorensen discusses how Las Vegas has changed since 1936, including how the casinos in the city have changed and the disappearance of water springs around Las Vegas. Sorensen also discusses the El Rancho Hotel fire, prospecting for recreation, environmental changes, nuclear weapons tests, and flooding in Las Vegas.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Robert Mackenzie with Kari Chipman oral history interview, 2005 January 05
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Nevada Test Site Oral History Project Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 01
Archival Component
Frankie Lou Mayer oral history interview, 2004 July 26
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Nevada Test Site Oral History Project Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 01
Archival Component