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James M. Lancaster oral history interview
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Oral history interview with James M. Lancaster conducted by Linda Voorvart on March 04, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Lancaster explains how he first came to Southern Nevada from Mexico and Cuba. Lancaster then goes on to explain his occupational history as a senior safety engineer and power plant operator, and the different jobs that he held in Southern Nevada, specifically at the Nevada Test Site.
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Gail Hambley oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Gail Hambley conducted by Mike Hinton on February 25, 1977 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. In this interview, Hambley reflects upon her upbringing in early Las Vegas, Nevada. She discusses her schooling at Las Vegas High School with wooden desks and no air conditioning, memories at the Stewart Ranch and Hoover Dam, and her job with the Nevada Test Site.
Archival Collection
Bernard Lee Brown oral history interview
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Oral history interview with Bernard Lee Brown conducted by Marcus Brown for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Brown discusses his work at various gaming properties on the Las Vegas Strip and in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, owning his own shoe business, working at the Nevada Test Site, racial discrimination, and the role of unions. He also discusses the overall changes of Las Vegas over time.
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Architectural drawing of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), transverse grade cuts, March 11, 1955
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Archival Collection
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Finalized construction plans for the construction of the Lady Luck, later the Hacienda. Drawn by: T.G. Original medium: pencil on paper.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Architectural drawing of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), first floor general plans and finish schedule, March 11, 1955
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Finalized construction plans for the construction of the Lady Luck, later the Hacienda. Drawn by: J.P. Original medium: pencil on paper.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photographic slide of Christopher Dove and Don Dancer in Pershing County, Nevada, circa 1950s-1960s
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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 April 21 (folder 4 of 13)
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Culinary Union workers strike outside the Frontier Hotel and Casino on April 21, 1992. Medium and wide shots show Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold with others outside the casino. The Frontier's marquee reads: "Welcome Service Employees International Union and Jesse Jackson." Protestors are seen marching with banners and posters. Banners and signs read: "Conquering the Frontier, Culinary Local 226, Bartenders Local 165" and "Margaret Elardi, bargain in good faith." Police officers and reporters are also seen on site. Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino.
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