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Photograph of architectural plans for Will Beckley's store, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1929
Date
1929
Archival Collection
Description
Architectural rendering of renovation of Beckley's Men's Wear. "Alteration to Store building, Will Beckley, owner, Las Vegas, Nevada. Richard D. King, architect, L.A. Calif."
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Transcript of interview with Robert M. Fisher by DeeAnn Coombs, March 20, 1978
Date
1978-03-20
Archival Collection
Description
On March 20, 1978, DeeAnn Coombs interviewed Robert M. Fisher (born 1945 in Las Vegas, NV) about his experience growing up in and living in Southern Nevada. Fisher first discusses his background and upbringing, from being born at Nellis Air Force Base to attending several schools in Las Vegas and joining the U.S. Navy. Fisher also talks about the development of Las Vegas, particularly the Strip properties, and the various recreational activities in which he would participate, such as water skiing, drag racing, and skydiving. Fisher also talks about his work at the Nevada Test Site, including his work as a draftsman for the underground atomic testing.
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Interview with Harrie Fox Hess, March 5, 2005
Date
2005-03-05
Archival Collection
Description
Narrator affiliation: Psychological Consultant
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Interview with Benjamin Clinton Diven, March 10, 2004
Date
2004-03-10
Archival Collection
Description
Narrator affiliation: Physicist, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Manhattan Project
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