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Series I. Containment Evaluation Panel records, 1958-2006

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The majority of the records in this series reflect the work of Cliff Olsen and the Nevada Test Site (NTS) Containment Evaluation Panel between 1971 and 2006, with some records on underground nuclear tests conducted prior to the panel's inception. Also included in this series are volumes of underground nuclear testing symposia, one undated and unidentified photograph of a nuclear test site, United States government and government contractor publications, reports, treaties, and hardened epoxy samples.

Archival Collection

Cliff Olsen Professional Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00529
Collection Name: Cliff Olsen Professional Papers
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Gerardo Topacio, Philomena Topacio, and Teresa Prezgay oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03426

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gerardo Topacio, Philomena Topacio, and Teresa Prezgay conducted by Claytee D. White on April 13, 2018 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Gerardo discusses his early life in Manila, Philippines. He remembers the attacks in Pearl Harbor on December 07, 1941, the Japanese and Philippines conflict, and immigrating to the United States. Gerardo talks about his employment with Edgerton, Germeshausen, and Grier, Inc. (EG&G) and working at the Nevada Test Site. Philomena recalls her career in the hotel industry and being a member of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226. The couple was joined by their daughter, Teresa Prezgay. Prezgay talks about her career as a math teacher and promotes the increase of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Archival Collection

Aerial photograph of the Basic Magnesium Inc. pipeline and reservoir, Henderson, Nevada, January 5, 1942

Date

1942-01-05

Description

Aerial view looking northeast showing Basic Magnesium's terminal reservoir site and 40" pipeline ditch.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of photo: " Basic Magnesium, Inc., Acting for and in behalf of Defense Plant Corp. Plancor 201, Engineers LTD. Contractor, For water services, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1-5-42"

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Transcript of interview with Paul Senzaki, Alan Hess, and Charlie White III by Stefani Evans and Claytee White, September 9, 2016

Date

2016-09-09

Description

Architect Paul Senzaki, and artist-illustrator Charlie White III recall their experiences of working in Las Vegas: Paul on Treasure Island, The Palms, Fremont Street Experience, and World Market Center and Charlie on Treasure Island and its successor, TI; New York New York. Architectural historian Alan Hess, who is an expert on Las Vegas architecture, offers historical context and asks pertinent questions. While this interview touches on several iconic Las Vegas buildings, the conversation mostly details why and how Steve Wynn's Treasure Island involved the labors of artists, illustrators, art directors, and designers of stage and screen as well as the those of architects, contractors, planners, and subcontractors.

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Gene Collins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02697

Abstract

Oral history interview with Gene Collins conducted by Claytee D. White on July 16, 2009 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Collins discusses the job market in Las Vegas, Nevada and delineates his work experience and career as culinary employee, operation engineer, and finally as electrician at the Nevada Test Site. He then talks about becoming a Nevada State Assemblyman and helping to bring diversification, jobs, and businesses to the black community. Collins details the accomplishments of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) during those years and discusses the means by which they were met, including marches and protests.

Archival Collection

Interview with Erma (E.B.) Johnson, December 21, 2005

Date

2005-12-21

Description

Narrator affiliation: Cook, Area 51, Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Company (REECo); Minister

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