Jo Ann and Hal Mueller arrived in Las Vegas in 1956 when he accepted a meteorologist position. In addition to raising their two children, Jo was active in PTA, worked for Weight Watchers, and was a volunteer with League of Women voters. She tells the story of meeting Hal and their whirlwind romance to the altar, moving to the Caroline Islands and eventually choosing Las Vegas over Seattle as their next career assignment. Las Vegas became their permanent home and Jo reflects on life and experiences here.
On April 27, 1981, Darin Toldisky interviewed Cecile Dotson Crowe (born October 17th, 1911, in Millville, Utah) at Clark County Library in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers Mrs. Crowe’s account of the building of Hoover (Boulder Dam). Mrs. Crowe discusses the Six Companies, Boulder City, and recalls President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s visit to Nevada by train to dedicate the dam on the 30th of September, 1937.
Includes financial reports, budgets, and site plans. Development projects are Shopping Plaza, Commerce Center, Gateway Plaza, Civic Center, Athletic Club, Community Center, and Business Park. Operational projects are Green Valley Plaza, Commerce Center, Professional Center, Gateway, and V.A. Clinic.
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Mark L. Fine Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00696 Collection Name: Mark L. Fine Papers Box/Folder: Box 1