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Photograph of The Mint Hotel and Casino sign construction, Las Vegas (Nev.), mid to late 1950s

Date

1955 to 1959

Description

Workers at the construction site of The Mint Hotel and Casino on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. They are assembling the casino's marquee sign, parts of which can be seen hanging overhead. Site Name: The Mint Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 100 Fremont Street

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Transcript of interview with Dr. Leonard Kreisler by Barbara Tabach, May 23, 2016

Date

2016-05-23

Description

Dr. Leonard Kreisler, MD, was born August 3, 1930 in Brooklyn to post World War I European Jewish immigrants. Raised in the smaller community of White Plains, New York, he worked happily by his father?s side. The elder Kreisler was a cabinet maker and carpenter, who Len describes as fiercely independent. Young Len keenly helped his Yiddish language father write his contracts and guided him to increasing his prices. At an early age, Len knew that he would become a medical doctor?little did he know what an amazing life was in his future. It was while attending the University of Vermont, College of Medicine that Len met his wife Joan. They married in June 1957. Joan became a teacher and later a real estate agent while in Las Vegas. This interview includes stories about his medical education and his thirteen year private medical practice in Peekskill, New York. This was followed by a career in occupational medicine and over seventeen years as the Medical Director at the Nevada Test Site for Reynolds Electric and Engineering Corporation (1973 ? 1990). During that time he was also elected Chief of Staff at University Medical Center (UMC) for two years and helped create the Children?s Miracle Network Telethon and the UMC Foundation. When he recalls moving to Las Vegas, his memories include jogging by Temple Beth Sholom and joining a minyan. He became a congregation vice president. When his career at the Test Site was halted, his medical adventure led him to be a maritime physician for a cruise liner. He also ran twice for Clark County Commissioner against Thalia Dondero. Dr. Kreisler is the author of several books: Death by Any Means (2005); Roll the Dice, Pick a Doc and Hope for the Best (2009); The Codes of Babylon (2010); Shortfall (2011); The Obligated Volunteer (2014) and In Bed Alone, A Caregiver?s Odyssey (2016).

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Smoke Ranch: Phase II: Rackset, 1988 October 06

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: redlining, landscape plans, site plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, foundation plans, framing plans, roof plans, building sections, finish/door/window schedules, general specifications, construction details, interior elevations, plumbing plans, plumbing schematics, electrical plans, lighting plans, fixture schedules and HVAC plans.

This set includes drawings for the Mueller Group (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 508

Archival Component

Zero Lot Line Residences: Rackset, 1987 May 16; 1987 July

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: site plan, index sheet, floor plans, interior elevations, foundation plans, framing plans, roof plans, exterior elevations, building sections, electrical plans, construction details, finish/door/window schedule, general specifications, redlining and grading plans.

This set includes drawings for National Heritage Homes (client) by Kennedy, Janks, and Chilton (engineer).

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 599

Archival Component