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Campbell, John (John Frederick), 1943-

John Frederick Campbell was born on July 1, 1943 in La Jolla, California. Campbell has four children: Brandi, Kimberly, Johnna, and Keawe'.

Campbell was an engineer and mining superintendent for Reynolds Electric and Engineering Company (REECo) and as a government employee at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) for a combined 27 years. He was involved in the planning and construction of many tunnels that were used for atomic testing.

Person

Campbell, Robert Martin, Jr., 1930-

Robert "Doc" Martic Campbell Jr. was morn on May 24, 1930 in San Diego, California. Robert married Jeanne C. on June 25, 1957 and they had two children: Robert M. Campbell and Richard M. Campbell.

Campbell obtain his GED and has an extensive military background.

Campbell was affiliated with the Nevada Test Site as he was attached to the BuMedUnitOne as a junior hospitalman for the United States Navy in the Bio Medical Unit.

Person

Neese, Larry

Larry Neese was born on August 26, 1929, in Ulysses, Kansas. Larry married Donna on March 6, 1966, and they had six children: Sandra, Clifford, Weston, Terry, Donnie, and Kerr.

Neese was a contractor for the Nevada Test Site and Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Company (REECo).

Neese passed away on May 8, 2015. Source https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146310549/lawrence-ray-neese

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Photograph of the Copa Girls and a male performer onstage at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, November 1962

Date

1962-11

Archival Collection

Description

Copa Girls and Harry Nofal performing at the Sands Hotel in November 1962. From left to right, Rowena Buttenweiser, Marlene, Charlotte Nort, Mary Baglan, Harry Nofal, Billye Nelms, unidentified woman, Shirley Kirks.
Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

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Photograph of Jerry Lewis and several Copa Girls, Las Vegas, circa 1958

Date

1957 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Jerry Lewis at rehearsal with several Copa Girls at the Sands Hotel, circa 1958. From left to right, Joan Ryba (of the Ryba Twins), Angela, Jerry Lewis, Bonnie Pavia, Joyce White, Jane Patton.
Site Name: Sands Hotel and Casino

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Photograph of Joe Lewis, Beldon Katleman, and Eleanor Roosevelt, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Entertainer Joe E. Lewis, El Rancho Vegas owner Beldon Katleman, and former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt take a photo with another unidentfied woman (center) at a restaurant in the El Rancho Hotel. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of people inside the Town Hall Casino, Tonopah (Nev.), 1940-1960

Date

1940 to 1960

Description

Individuals sit and stand inside casino, where they can play table games, play slots, or drink at the bar. Transcription with photograph: "Town Hall Casino where Mizpah Annex is now, Tonopah, Nevada, George Bosovich, owner." Site Name: Town Hall Casino

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Photograph of 49'er Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1952

Date

1951 to 1953

Description

Dozens of people lining the street, and sitting on top of buildings, and looking outside of widndows probably to watch the Helldorado Parade. The float passes by outside of the 49'er Club. Site Name: 49'er Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 Fremont Street

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Photograph of the Horseshoe Club float in the Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1948

Date

1948 to 1949

Description

People gather to watch the Helldorado Parade on Fremont Street. Performers stand on the Horseshoe Club float driving in front of the Westerner Gambling Hall in 1948 or 1949. Site Name: Westerner Gambling Hall and Saloon (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 23 Fremont Street

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Photograph of Martha Vickers and Manuel Rojas, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1955

Date

1954 to 1956

Description

Actress Martha Vickers and husband, actor Manuel Rojas sit next to a fountain looking upwards, probably at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3555 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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