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Photograph of blasting rock, Hoover Dam, circa 1932

Date

1931 to 1933

Description

Railroad workers at Hoover Dam site blasting rock in the background at noon-time; this was the site where cofferdam was built. Note on back: "High scalers setting off blasts on Nevada side. - W. A. Davis."

Image

Photograph of the Houssels House, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1983

Date

1983

Archival Collection

Description

Houssels House at its original site (1012 S. 6th St.), hidden behind a blooming bush. Site Name: Houssels House Street Address: 1012 South 6th Street

Image

Edgewater Hotel, 1983 February 28; 1983 June 17

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: redlining, index sheet, construction details, foundation plan, framing plans, wall sections, site plans, exterior elevations, roof plans, preliminary sketches, building sections, floor plans and interior elevations.

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 151

Archival Component

Transcript of interview with Mitchell A. Cobeaga by Raymond E. Frey, March 14, 1976

Date

1976-03-14

Description

On March 14, 1976 Raymond E. Frey interviewed Vice President of Nevada State Bank, Mitchell A. Cobeaga (born December 11, 1917 in Lovelock, Nevada) at Mr. Frey’s home in Las Vegas, Nevada. This interview covers early life in Nevada and the history of the Nevada State Bank. During this interview Mr. Cobeaga also discusses education in Nevada in the twenties and thirties, and Southern Nevada’s influence over the rest of the state.

Text

Transcript of interview with Thalia Dondero by Susan Scott, March 18, 1978

Date

1978-03-18

Description

On March 18, 1978, Susan Scott interviewed Thalia Dondero (born 1921 in Greeley, Colorado) about her experiences in Nevada and more specifically about her work as a Clark County Commissioner. Dondero first speaks about her background and the circumstances which led her to move to Las Vegas. She also talks about her children, her work with the Parent-Teacher Association, and her service with the Nevada State Park Commission. She also mentions some of her lobbying work for the development of state parks, including a project by National Geographic in which she visited multiple parks, and she later describes the development of the Las Vegas Strip. At the end of the interview, Dondero talks about her involvement in various organizations, her consideration for running for governor, and some of the topics she handles as a commissioner for the county.

Text

Photograph of power house, Hoover Dam, July 20, 1934

Date

1934-07-20

Description

Power house on Nevada side at the Boulder Dam (now called Hoover Dam) construction site, showing power penstock tunnels. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

Image

University Plaza, 1985 August 16; 1985 September 26

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: site plans and redlining.

This set includes drawings by Adams Construction (client),

This set also includes drawings for the Residence for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Adams.

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 451

Archival Component

Green Ridge Townhomes, 1985 May 20

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: site plans, construction details, exterior elevations, floor plans, preliminary sketches, plumbing schematics, index sheet, building sections and wall sections.

This set includes drawings for Harry Rawle (client).

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 223

Archival Component