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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.

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Elizabeth von Till Warren oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-01919

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Elizabeth von Till Warren conducted by Claytee D. White and Ashley Guthre on July 07, 2010 and November 18, 2011 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In her first interview, Warren describes living in Freeport, Long Island and her education in anthropology. She talks about her involvement in preserving historical sites in Goodsprings, Nevada and discusses the significance of these sites. In her second interview, Warren describes voluntary desegregation in Clark County schools and her experience working with the Clark County Schools’ Professional Growth Services. She then explains her employment at Clark County Community College and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and doing preservation work in the Desert Research Institute (DRI) Museum. Lastly, Warren discusses Rails to Trails, a program that manages old railroad beds, and her employment for the Southern Nevada Historical Society, the Preservation Association of Clark County, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Archival Collection

Proposal for the Aladdin expansion (Las Vegas), circa 1976

Date

1975 to 1977

Description

Bound proposal for an Aladdin expansion including artist's conceptions, site map, and drawings of main architectural elements. This project was not built. Folder on last page marked "additional criteria" is empty.
Site Name: Aladdin Hotel
Address: 3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Transcript of interview with Norman Christiansen by James Courtney, November 28, 1986

Date

1986-11-28

Description

On November 28, 1986, James Courtney interviewed Norman Christiansen (born 1931 in Red Lodge, Montana) about his experiences while living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christiansen first describes his family and background before talking about moving to Las Vegas in 1956 after graduating college in Montana. Christiansen, who worked at the Nevada Test Site for two years and eventually became a teacher at various schools, talks about the various changes he has noticed over the years in Las Vegas, including those in climate, pollution, economy, occupation, and standard of living. Christiansen also discusses his political involvement, his hobbies, the advantages and disadvantages of living in Las Vegas, historical events in Las Vegas, and atomic testing in Nevada.

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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

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

Aerial photograph of the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant, Henderson, Nevada, March 31, 1942

Date

1942-03-31

Description

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

Date

1941-12-01

Description

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

Date

1942-03-31

Description

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

Date

1942-03-31

Description

Aerial view of Henderson and the Basic Magnesium plant showing the terminal reservoir, demountable housing, and temporary boarding camp.

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