Oral history interviews with Brian Greenspun conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 10, 2018, January 24, 2018, February 21, 2018, and March 20, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In the first interview, Greenspun discusses his parents, Hank and Barbara Greenspun, his family's ancestry, and how his family came to Las Vegas, Nevada. He recalls his childhood in Las Vegas, graduating from Las Vegas High School in 1964, and his decision to attend Georgetown University. In the second interview, Greenspun discusses the Watergate scandal, what he believes will fuel the next decade of Las Vegas growth, and development in the technology industry. He talks about the Greenspun Media Group, challenges in journalism, use of the term “fake news”, and the importance of giving young people a forum to talk about what they value. In the third interview, Greenspun recalls union demonstrations the Sands Hotel and Casino, the impact of American businessman Sheldon Adelson, and the need for balance in journalism. In the final interview, Greenspun talks about his father’s reporting on the Nevada Test Site, underground testing in the 1960s, and the early development of the Strip. Lastly, Greenspun talks about the importance of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to the city’s future.
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This set includes: index sheet, site plans, construction details, floor plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans, building sections, finish/door/window schedules, general specifications, foundation plans and framing plans.
This set includes drawings by Harold L. Epstein (engineer).
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This set contains drawings for MGM Grand Hotel Inc. (client) and Taylor Construction (contractor) and includes drawings by William S. Petersen (engineer) and JBA (engineer).
This set includes: air conditioning plans, air condidtioning schedules, plumbing site plans, plumbing plans, plumbing fixture schedules, and plumbing schematics.
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This set includes: finish/door/window schedules, exterior elevations, redlining, building sections, preliminary sketches, framing plans, floor plans, site plans, index sheet, foundation plans, construction details, interior elevations and electrical plans.
This set includes drawings for Gary and Cheryl Haverson (client).
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This set includes: floor plans, index sheet, redlining, preliminary sketches, site plans, exterior elevations, building sections, construction details, foundation plans, framing plans, interior elevations, window/door/finish schedules, mechanical plans and electrical plans
This set includes drawings for Jackie Mowbray (client).
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