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Historic Building Survey Photograph Collection
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Abstract
The Historic Building Survey Photograph Collection (1970s-1982) contains color and black-and-white photographic prints and contact sheets of historic buildings in Nevada. Included in the collection are photographs of various churches, fire stations, houses, schools, casinos, motels, and other buildings primarily in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. The photographs are from Dr. Ralph Roske’s History 117 course taught at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Archival Collection
Transcript of interview with Theda Kay Grinnell by Fletcher Corey, February 28, 1977
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Archival Collection
Description
On February 28, 1977, Fletcher Corey interviewed Theda Kay Grinnell (born 1935 in New London, Iowa) about her life in Las Vegas, Nevada. Grinnell first talks about her move to Nevada and both her and her husband’s work at the Nevada Test Site. She also talks about the atomic blasts, competition with Russia, and her employment that followed her work at the Test Site. Grinnell later talks about her church membership and goes into detail about the race riots and how they involved and impacted her and her son. The end of the interview includes discussion on flash floods, the culinary union, how World War II affected the Las Vegas industry, and the social changes in Las Vegas.
Text
Audio recording clip of interview with Roger Ray by Mary Palevsky, October 29-30, 2005
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Archival Collection
Description
Sound
Patrick P. Keenan interview, February 28, 1977: transcript
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Archival Collection
Description
On February 28th, 1977, collector Clyde C. Caldwell interviewed Patrick P. Keenan (born January 24th, 1905 in New York) at his house in Henderson, Nevada. Mr. Keenan discusses Las Vegas and Henderson in the 1950s. He also speaks about working on the Strip and the changes he has seen in Las Vegas over time.
Text
Lakes Landing, 1987 November 30
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
This set includes: site plans, electrical plans and electrical schematics.
This set includes drawings for The Mueller Group (client) by Conrad H. Rickwartz (engineer).
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 246
Archival Component
Residence: M.J. Casey: Remodel
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
This set includes: floor plans, exterior elevations, preliminary sketches, redlining and site plans.
This set includes drawings for M.J. Casey (client).
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 421
Archival Component
Prestige Cleaners Alterations, 1978 June 22
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
This set includes: exterior elevations, site plans, foundation plans and wall sections.
This set includes drawings for Paradise Development, Corp (client).
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 333
Archival Component