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Aerial photograph of the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant, Henderson, Nevada, March 31, 1942
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Archival Collection
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Aerial view of the Basic Magnesium plant looking west over the Las Vegas Valley towards the Spring Mountains.
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Aerial photograph showing construction activities, Basic Magnesium Inc., Henderson, Nevada, December 1, 1941
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Archival Collection
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View of construction of the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant from the air looking east.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of photo: "McNeil construction Co. Magnesium plant, Las Vegas, Nevada, 12-1-41"
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Aerial photograph of Henderson, Nevada, March 31, 1942
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Archival Collection
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Early aerial view of Henderson, Nevada looking northwest over the Basic Magnesium plant and Whitney Mesa, showing demountable houses in various stages of construction..
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Aerial photograph showing Henderson, Nevada and the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant, March 31, 1942
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Archival Collection
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Aerial view of Henderson and the Basic Magnesium plant showing the terminal reservoir, demountable housing, and temporary boarding camp.
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Photograph of Pueblo Grande de Nevada, circa mid to late 1920s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Pueblo Grand de Nevada, circa mid to late 1920s
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Ward charcoal ovens, White Pine County, Nevada, 1960-1961
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Archival Collection
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Geologic map of the Atomic Energy Commission Nevada Proving Grounds Area, Nye and Clark Counties, Nevada, 1952
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'At top of map: ' United States Department of the Interior. Geological Survey.' ' Bulletin 1021, Plate 32.' At bottom of map: 'Geology by Donald E. Hibbard and Mike S. Johnson, 1952.' 'Base from USAF Aeronautical Chart and Information Service, April 1952.' 'Interior--Geological Survey, Washington, D.C. MR-3767.' Scale 1:63,360 (W 116°10--W 115°55/N 37°15--N 36°40)
Geological Survey bulletin, 1021
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Transcript of interview with Thalia Dondero by Susan Scott, March 18, 1978
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Archival Collection
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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.
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Transcript of interview with Norman Christiansen by James Courtney, November 28, 1986
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Archival Collection
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